Autism Abilities

29/07/2026

🌱 Exciting News! Autism Abilities has teamed up with Deakin University on an important research project, and we are inviting participants to join us.

Please see the info listed in the flyer for further information, or click the link here 👉 redcap.link/737us8wt

21/07/2026

17/07/2026

Meet the Team Friday – Pankhuri Sharma

Say hello to our new PBS practitioner, Pankhuri! 🌻

Pankhuri is a kind and reliable practitioner who is all about respecting individuality, building trusting relationships with participants from all walks of life, and creating practical strategies that will help her participants go through everyday life easier.

Pankhuri has immediate capacity across Melbourne's metropolitan suburbs, so place a referral today or learn more about our team via our website: https://autismabilities.com.au/make-a-referral

05/07/2026

This NAIDOC Week (5–12 July), we proudly recognise and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, achievements, and enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As we celebrate this year's theme, "50 Years of Deadly," we honour five decades of recognising First Nations voices, cultures, and communities, while celebrating the resilience, leadership, and legacy that continue to inspire future generations.

We believe that every person deserves to feel seen, heard, respected, and empowered. We know that stronger communities are built through understanding, inclusion, and meaningful connection, and NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all of us to listen, learn, and walk together with respect.

Together, we can help create communities where diversity is celebrated, every voice is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

📖 Learn more about NAIDOC Week and this year's theme: https://www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-week

29/06/2026

🌻On the 29th of June, Autism Abilities is joining Occupational Therapy Australia in their Day of Action.

Anyone who accesses occupational therapy supports knows how essential it is. For autistic individuals, OT helps build essential life skills, manage sensory sensitivities, and improve emotional regulation. It fosters greater independence and self-confidence and can make an incredible difference to an individual’s quality of life.

Despite this, the NDIA has continued to freeze pricing for OT for the eighth year in a row. This decision comes at a time when occupational therapists are stretched painfully thin, and only serves to further limit access to supports for participants who can really benefit from them.

To help raise awareness, please share these posts, and share your own story about how important occupational therapy is to you or a loved one. Together, we can make our voices heard and fix the system for our wonderful therapists.

26/06/2026

We're excited to welcome Pankhuri to our team!

With Pankhuri joining us, we now have additional capacity to support clients across Melbourne's metropolitan suburbs. If you or someone you know could benefit from Positive Behaviour Support, we'd love to hear from you.

To make a referral, please click here 👉 https://autismabilities.com.au/make-a-referral

18/06/2026

Learning Disability Week 2026 will be in full swing from June 15th - 21st, and here at Autism Abilities we aim to illuminate the importance of increasing visibility for neurodivergent individuals.

Working alongside educators and employers, our therapists and PBS practitioners create strategies by assessing individual needs, designing personalized interventions, and offering ongoing support to foster growth and inclusion. You can take comfort in knowing that our team would see and accept each participant for who they really are.

Let's champion inclusivity, understanding, and the unique strengths that each neurodivergent individual brings to our world together.🌻

05/06/2026

🌈This June, Autism Abilities will be celebrating Pride month where we recognise how essential it is to honor the diverse identities within the LGBTQI+ community, including neurodivergent and q***r individuals. Happy Pride, everyone!🌻

03/06/2026

Today, we honour the remarkable legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander man from Mer Island whose courage, determination, and unwavering pursuit of justice changed the course of Australian history.

It is a day to pause, reflect, learn, and acknowledge the importance of truth, respect, and understanding.

By listening to one another and valuing different experiences and perspectives, we can help build stronger, more inclusive communities for future generations.

📖 Take a moment to learn more about Mabo Day: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/commemorating-mabo-day/

Mabo Day commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius.

27/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week

This National Reconciliation Week, we’re all in.

“All In” reminds us that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility—built through listening, learning, respect and action every day.

Together, let’s create stronger connections, deeper understanding, and a more inclusive future for all Australians.