Autism Advisory & Support Service

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

For some women, breast screening isn’t just uncomfortable, it can be overwhelming. Bright lights, noise, waiting rooms and feeling rushed can be real barriers for autistic women and others with sensory sensitivities.

BreastScreen NSW is now offering a Quiet Clinic in Liverpool NSW, designed to make screening calmer and more predictable.

What’s different:
• Fewer people per session
• Longer appointment times
• Softer lighting and less noise
• Visual supports and calming tools
• Staff trained in autism and hidden disabilities
The clinical care is the same. The environment is more accessible.
📍 Liverpool, NSW
📅 2026 session dates
• Wed 13 May | 10am–12pm
• Wed 10 June | 10am–12pm
• Wed 29 July | 10am–12pm

📍 Unit 5, 157–161 George Street, Liverpool NSW 2170

ℹ️ Autism Advisory & Support Service is not the organiser of these clinics. We are sharing this information only.

📞 Book via BreastScreen: Call 13 20 50 and ask for the Quiet Clinic
📧 SWSLHD-BreastScreenBookings@health.nsw.gov.au
Further autism support enquiries: 📧 autismfriendly@aspect.org.au

23/04/2026

Parenting today can feel overwhelming.
Questions about development, screen time, and supports often come up, and it’s hard to know where to begin.

This free parent workshop brings these topics together in a practical, easy to follow way. It focuses on understanding child development, how screen use connects to brain development, and what supports are available, including NDIS and local services.

You’ll also have the chance to connect with other parents and carers who are navigating similar experiences.

Workshop details
📅 Wednesday 29 April 2026
⏰ 10:00am–1:30pm or 5:30pm–9:00pm
📍 The Hub @ Bonnyrigg, 2 Wall Place, Bonnyrigg NSW
🍽 Lunch or dinner provided
🔗 Register via the link in the blog post.

Free parent workshop covering child development, screen time and NDIS supports. Practical strategies and clear guidance for families navigating everyday challenges.

22/04/2026

DID YOU KNOW?!?

Tonight, the Lyrid meteor shower is lighting up our sky ✨

It’s one of the oldest known meteor showers, created by tiny debris left behind by a comet as Earth passes through it.

When those grains hit our atmosphere, they burn up and streak across the sky as shooting stars 🌠

So if you are awake around 1am... go outside, find a dark spot, give your eyes time to adjust, and enjoy the show 💫

21/04/2026

Applications are now open!

If you're looking to build real skills in a real workplace, this is your chance. Our Employment Skills programs give participants hands-on experience in retail and hospitality through our and op shop and retail store.

✅ Learn how to handle money
✅ Build customer service and communication skills
✅ Gain confidence in a supported environment
✅ Prepare for future employment

Spots are limited – don’t miss out. Apply now or contact us to learn more.

16/04/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible Foundation of Hope Charity Ball sponsors for helping make this event such a wonderful success!

Adduso Concrete & Pumping
Novella on the Park
Personalised Care
easyauto123
Sun Cleaning Corp
Mounties
Liverpool Mazda
Australia Ability Partners
St Johns Park Bowling Club
Adriano Coluccio Funeral Services
Anne Stanley MP

We hope you can join us again next year.

Save the date - 3/4/27

02/04/2026

With the last‑minute rush of Easter shopping and to‑do lists, you may have missed that today was Autism Awareness / Acceptance Day.

But here’s the truth... acceptance shouldn’t be limited to just one day.

Awareness is only the first step.
Acceptance means embracing, supporting, and understanding autistic individuals in all their diversity, every single day.

It’s about listening to their voices, celebrating their strengths, and creating spaces where they feel safe, respected, and truly included.

Let’s continue to advocate, learn, and lead with kindness beyond a date on the calendar... because acceptance is a journey, not a moment.