Bright Star Support Services

02/04/2026

Please remember to reach out to services if you are not okay. Here is a list of services that you are able to reach out to if life is feeling hard and you need a listening ear.

You are valued and you make a difference in this world.

01/04/2026

We want to wish everyone a Hoppy Easter but also acknowledge the hard it can be with a long weekend and expectations. As autistics it can be really hard to have script changes, expectations of social events etc so I want to remind you be kind to yourself. It's ok to cancel (even last minute). It's ok to ask for a script of what will be happening, who will be attending, and end time.

We hope you are able to be kind to your nervous system and enjoy the chocolate!

31/03/2026

Let's celebrate Autistics this month. April is known by many as autism awareness/acceptance month. Let's be the change we want to see in the world to make it about celebrating autistic individuals.

06/02/2026

What a great idea!!

“ I know when my son was younger I attended a carers group and I always felt out of place. I was a parent of an autistic child. I didnt do well with the chit chat coffee’s and i would bring colouring tools as everyone spoke. “ Bianca

But what a great idea to have a group that allows you to be your autistic self parenting/supporting an autistic child. To be seen as yourself and feel supported in a space that you get to be yourself in.

It is a free group and is online and in person.
The link is below for the expression of interest! w

The Autistic Caregivers Peer Network starts next month, and you’re invited to join us!

First meeting
Monday 16 February 2026
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Online and in-person

The Autistic Caregivers Peer Network is created and hosted by autistic people, for unpaid autistic carers.

This group centres the caregiver’s experience. It’s an adult-focused space to explore the intersection of being autistic and being a caregiver, with peers who genuinely get it.

Monthly sessions include:
📌 Participant-led topics (you help shape the agenda)
🗣️ Practical self-advocacy skills
🎤 Occasional guest speakers

Formal and self-diagnosis are both equally recognised.

Want to join? Email Beth or Amanda on BethS@purpleorange.org.au or AmandaP@purpleorange.org.au

27/01/2026

And the school year has begun!!

If you need any support to understand how you can advocate for your child, please reach out. Bianca has been both a homeschool mum and a school mum. Neurodiverse themselves, Bianca is all about advocacy of needs and ensuring the schools understand not only big behaviors but also masking and the need for stimming etc.

22/12/2025

Wow, what a year it has been!

We want to thank all our amazing clients and their families for allowing us the privilege to come into your homes and support you as you have needed. Bright Star would not be possible without each of you!

To our awesome staff new and old, thank you for your willingness to continue to learn, support, grow professionally but also personally. It is a true honour to reflect on our team and the continual growth not just in hiring more staff but in each of you and your growth as a support worker.

It is important to remember, that Christmas can be a hard time of year. Being autistic and needing a script but it not going to plan. The extra pressure around masking and not sure why you need to be grateful when you really don't like the socks you have been given and actually won't wear them. The overwhelm of wrapped presents and not sure what to expect, the different foods and the list goes on....

I guess what I am saying is its ok to have the same dinner of nuggets and chips. Its ok to have that same breakfast.. It is also ok to spread out the opening of gifts through out the day or even days. You make the day work for you as best as you can.

We hope that the next week you are able to find small moments of joy and peace.

Merry Christmas and have a safe happy new year.

With Kindness always, The Bright Star team.

03/12/2025

We are excited to announce a new school holiday workshop. We are currently ONLY taking expressions of interest before we can confirm. It will be a small group to support minimal overwhelm so spots will be limited, we will take a wait list also. Please contact us on either:
Email: admin@brightstarsa.com.au subject line Clay workshop
Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/BrightStarSA/EOI
Phone: 0452 545 311(call or text)

17/11/2025

We are excited to announce a One Shot one Day program.

Get in quick as numbers are limited!!

26/10/2025

Today is the last day, please vote and share for others to vote.

Hi everyone, we have been nominated for this year's Onkaparinga Business Awards.

It has been a challenging year with myself (Bianca) having a lot of medical challenges but with an amazing team at hand we continued to support, grow and stay in our values of Connection through Kindness. And for that I am so grateful for Bright Star, our families and the continual growth professionally and personally.

We would love for you to vote for us and smash out the year with a pretty epic award.

Vote at https://www.gosouthgolocal.com.au/Onkaparinga-Business-Awards

17/10/2025

A gentle Saturday morning reminder. If you could please vote and share for others to vote!

Thanks

Hi everyone, we have been nominated for this year's Onkaparinga Business Awards.

It has been a challenging year with myself (Bianca) having a lot of medical challenges but with an amazing team at hand we continued to support, grow and stay in our values of Connection through Kindness. And for that I am so grateful for Bright Star, our families and the continual growth professionally and personally.

We would love for you to vote for us and smash out the year with a pretty epic award.

Vote at https://www.gosouthgolocal.com.au/Onkaparinga-Business-Awards

14/10/2025

We are looking for some amazing support workers to gently grow our team. If support work is a passion or if your new and keen to support..... Please get in touch with us :)

https://form.jotform.com/243316838565869 or email us at admin@brightstarsa.com.au

07/10/2025

Hi everyone, we have been nominated for this year's Onkaparinga Business Awards.

It has been a challenging year with myself (Bianca) having a lot of medical challenges but with an amazing team at hand we continued to support, grow and stay in our values of Connection through Kindness. And for that I am so grateful for Bright Star, our families and the continual growth professionally and personally.

We would love for you to vote for us and smash out the year with a pretty epic award.

Vote at https://www.gosouthgolocal.com.au/Onkaparinga-Business-Awards