MyKind Autism Services

22/02/2026

🫤 The release of Autistic Barbie has been a topic of controversy pitting capitalism against representation.

❤️ ‘It doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful.’

🙌 Barbie allows the next generation to grow up with messages about value and belonging.

🙋‍♀️ Representation matters.

https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/why-autistic-barbie-matters

Mattel’s latest doll has stirred conversations about the commercialisation of autism, but the benefits of this kind of representation cannot be understated, say University of Melbourne experts

19/02/2026

🎉We are feeling pleased and proud of Participants and Families with whom we partner. We've heard from community members about recent pride points and milestones including:

🚗 Earning their "L's"
🪒 Learning to shave
🎸 Joining a band
🫕 Trying new restaurant and new foods

What amazing efforts by our community members, families, and professionals toward making these milestones possible!👏👏👏

12/01/2026

Ready to start your year empowered & equipped to support your family?
Or know a family who needs to thrive this year? Then share this calendar of workshop dates with them!
We have multiple options for you to join our online workshops — because when you're juggling so much, flexibility matters!
✅ Pick your start date from above.
✅ Sign up in just a few clicks.
👉 Explore all options via the links in our bio, as new workshops are being added regularly! Or head to envisage.community/workshop

ALT Text: Month of February Calendar graphic with water colour dots that highlight the dates that programs are running.

26/12/2025

Carer Gateway has assisted many of the carers and families within the MyKind community in large and small ways.

Now is as good a time as any to reach out, explore what a little support may look like for yourself or a Carer in your circle.

23/12/2025

👋 Our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025

⭐️ We'll be back with bells on from Friday 2nd January 2026

⚠️ For urgent and crisis support:

000- Fire, Police, Ambulance
13 11 12- Lifeline
1800 55 1800- Kids Help Line

💛 For additional support during the holiday season and beyond, please review the 'Quick Help Guide' compiled by BATForce (Barwon Adolescent Task Force)

We wish you a happy & healthy holiday season.

22/12/2025

"Look for the helpers."

As we reflect on weeks passed, we recognise tragic events and heroic moments- both making their mark on the lives of individuals, communities, and the nation.

Thank you to the heroes of the Bondi Beach Attack- the mothers and fathers who protected loved ones, the many individuals who intervened to deter attackers, to those who passed away in pursuit of peace, and to the survivors who carry invisible wounds.

We have the right to safety.
We have the right to expression.
One's expression must not affect another's safety.

Thank you to the NSW government for offering comprehensive support for victims, survivors, extended family, and broader communities in relation to this event.

To seek support, please visit:

https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack

000 Fire - Police - Ambulance
13 11 14 Lifeline
1300 22 4636 Beyond Blue or chat online: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support

01/12/2025

The Social Media Ban is coming...

From 10 December 2025, many social-media sites in Australia must stop people under 16 from having accounts.

That means, if you’re under 16, you won’t be allowed to sign up or stay signed in to some social platforms.

Social media companies are being called upon to increase protections for tweens and teens. Companies unable to block or remove under-16 accounts may face large fines (about AU$49.5 million).

Supporters say the ban helps protect kids from online harm and stress.

We have an opportunity to encourage safer social connections for tweens and teens through apps deemed to be safer by the eSafety Commissioner.

What do you think about the upcoming social media restrictions?

Ready to deep dive? Check out the links below:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions

https://www.unicef.org.au/unicef-youth/staying-safe-online

https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/social-media-ban/

https://au.reachout.com/collections/social-media-ban

23/09/2025

Are you questioning international leaders contributing to misinformation about neurodivergent origin stories? You are not alone.
Thankfully, Amaze offers support through their Autism Connect team.



https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CuBpEuth3/

28/08/2025

'On 29 August 2025, ‘Wear It Purple Day’ will unite LGBTQIA+SB young people and allies to shine a glorious light on the thousands of schools, community organisations, universities, and workplaces that are coming together to create a more inclusive future
for people across Australia.

For 15 years, people in Australia have been wearing purple to demonstrate to LGBQTIA+SB young people that they are celebrated and respected, acknowledging all have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming.

Originally founded by students in response to global stories of teenagers taking their own lives due to bullying and harassment, Wear it Purple Day has become an international movement of love and support that grows every year.

This year’s theme is "Bold Voices, Bright Futures", with artwork by Lee Evatt (He/Them), winner of Wear It Purple’s Youth Action Council (YAC) Design Competition to create a campaign message and artwork in celebration of LGBTQIA+SB people openly and visibly achieving their dreams in sport, art, science and more!'

View this year's artwork, learn more about allyship, and access a digital library of information by visiting:
W W W.W E A R I T P U R P L E . O R G

MMinus18WWear it Purple

31/07/2025

🎉 Ta daaa! It’s finished! And the finished product is amazing.

🎗️ Do you remember the community at project we started in April?

A little refresher:

🧑‍🎨 As a celebration of Autism Awareness Month, we invited patrons to make their mark on a canvas and share something that makes them unique.

🎨 Then, a local artistic autist added the finishing touches. The results are bright and colourful. Each contributor’s point of difference is recognised.

❤️ What a result! We love it.

💐 We give a heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to all who were able to take part in this community artwork.

02/07/2025

We are going mobile!

Our office in Latrobe Terrace will close July 2025, making way for flexible engagement in your preferred spaces.

Our team will be available with increased flexibility to meet in your community cafe, education space, place of employment, virtual meeting room, and more…

We’re looking forward to meeting this preference for our teams and families!

👏👏👏