Now in it's third year, AUStism is back with a sensational line up of speakers! Join us for an afternoon of stories to challenge, inform and inspire… These are real stories from real people – funny, tough, compelling, bittersweet and guaranteed to stay with you.

Autism presents differently for every person diagnosed. It’s a ‘spectrum’ of experience, with many wonderful, and sometimes challenging, ‘shades’ for the people living with it and those who love them.

At Autism Awareness Australia, we are committed to raising awareness and understanding of all types of autism, and we are excited to host our AUStism speaker series again in 2023 with an incredible and diverse line up of national presenters.

They will be sharing their personal experiences and advice on topics like receiving a diagnosis, parenting a child on the spectrum, growing up autistic, relationships, navigating employment, advocating for yourself or your loved one, managing school… and so much more.

If you are a parent/carer, autistic teen/adult, family member, educator or simply interested in learning more about autism, this is an event not to be missed.

MELBOURNE SPEAKER LINE UP

Michael Theo - Love on the Spectrum & Mr A Plus

Al Campbell - author of The Keepers and autism parent

Kathrine Peereboom - Founder & CEO of Spectrum Support Ltd, Founder of the Global Voluntary Disclosure Project (GVDP) and autism parent

Sonny Adorjan – co founder of Woodism and autism parent

Mel Spencer - Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Different Journeys, autistic advocate and autism parent

Paul Micallef - autistic advocate, founder of Autism From the Inside

Jo Abi - journalist, advocate, autism parent