The Awesome Human Festival is a neuro-affirming, community-led festival celebrating neurodiversity and mental health in Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, and the Hunter.
Held at Speers Point Park on October 10, 2026, it brings together lived experience voices, local supports, services, and community groups in an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Designed to reduce stigma, combat loneliness, and increase understanding, the festival prioritises calm spaces, accessibility, and connection.
With low-cost entry and all funds reinvested into the community, the festival champions celebration, education, and belonging.