Understanding Autism Workshops

Overview

Join award winning autism advocate and consultant Bryce Pace as he brings his dynamic, one of a kind, ‘Understanding Autism’ workshops to Ballarat.

Through these workshops you will have the opportunity to explore the topics of Autism, Neurodiversity and learn how you can make your business and community more autism friendly.

These workshops are one of a kind as each session is uniquely catered toward what each participant would like to gain from attending. Whether it be to better understand autism and neurodiversity or to learn more about some of the accommodations your business can make to cater for the autism community.

We will be there to support you wherever you are on your accessibility journey.

Whether you are a business owner, tourism operator, DES provider or community member, these workshops are not to be missed.

Tickets are on sale now, limited spots available!

Workshops

Understanding Autism in Tourism

Every year Ballarat attracts thousands of diverse visitors from around the world who enjoy the beautiful parks, accomodation and experiences on offer. It is important to understand though that Tourism may not be accessible for everyone in the same way.

Did you know that 90% of Australians with a disability have a non-visible disability such as autism?

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn about autism, neurodiversity, and ways you can make your tourism business or event more accessible for Autistic individuals.

Learn about

• Autism & Neurodiversity                                                 
• The barriers faced by autistic tourists                             
• Accessibility resources available to Tourism Businesses

Cost: $50

Sessions

Tue 16th July: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Wed 17th July: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Understanding Autism in Employment

Did you know that autistic Australians experience unemployment at a rate that is almost 6 times higher than Australians without disability?

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn about autism, neurodiversity, and ways you can make the employment process more accessible for autistic job seekers.

Learn about

• Autism & Neurodiversity.                                     
• The barriers faced by autistic jobseekers          
• Inclusive and accessible employment practices
• Accessibility resources for inclusive employers 

Cost: $50

Sessions

Tue 16th July: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Wed 17th July: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Understanding Autism in the Community

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn about autism, neurodiversity, and how you can support autistics in your community and at community events. This workshop is ideal for community organisations, support workers or anyone who would like to learn more about autism.

Learn About

• Autism & Neurodiversity                                 
• Barriers faced by autistics in the community
• Accessibility resources 

Cost: $50

Sessions

Tue 16th July: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wed 17th July: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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