APD 2024 Program
Melbourne |
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10:30 |
Panel 1: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners: Insights and Innovations (45 Mins) |
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11:15 |
Panel 2: National and State Autism Strategies: Opportunities, Challenges, and Impact (45 Mins) |
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12:00 |
Networking lunch (45 mins) |
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13:00 |
Panel 3: Autistic Entrepreneurship: Building a Support Ecosystem in Australia (45 Mins) |
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13:00 |
Workshop 1: Knowing Your Rights (60 mins) |
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14:00 |
Workshop 2: Surviving to Thriving: Tools, Strategies, and Insights to Support Autistic Wellbeing (60 mins) Workshop 3: Unlocking Support: Navigating Resources and Programs for Autistic Individuals |
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14:00 |
Panel 4: Autism and Disability: Perspectives and Intersections (45 Mins) |
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15:00 |
Panel 5: Autistic led Solutions for Autistic People: Technology focus (45 Mins) |
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Sydney |
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| 10:15 | Panel 1: Understanding Autism: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners Perspectives on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Public Perception (45 Mins) | |
| 11:15 | Panel 2: Autistic Led Solutions for Autistic People: Programs (45 Mins) | |
| 12:00 | Networking lunch | |
| 12:45 | Film screening: Neuromance (13 mins) | |
| 13:00 | Panel 3:Media Representation of Autistic People: Challenges, Progress, and the Path Forward – (45 Mins) | |
| 13:00 | Workshop 1: Knowing Your Rights (60 mins) | |
| 14:00 | Workshop 2: Surviving to Thriving: Tools, Strategies, and Insights to Support Autistic Wellbeing (60 mins) | |
| 14:00 | Panel 4: Embracing Neurodiversity in Education: Building Neuroaffirming Learning Environments for Autistic Students (45 Mins) | |
| 15:00 | Panel 5: Autistic Entrepreneurship: Autistic Cognition, and Business Development (45 Mins) | |
| 16:00 | Panel 6: Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Autistic Individuals: Strategies for Inclusion and Success (45 Mins) | |
| 17:00 | QandA: Think Autism (60 mins) | |
| 18:15 | Networking Drinks (45 mins) | |
Autistic Pride Day 2024 Symposium – Melbourne Program
Sat 8th Jun 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm AEST
3 Albert Coates Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Workshops & Panels
Panel 1
Neurodivergent Health Practitioners: Insights and Innovations (45 Mins)
Dr Naomi Malone, Dr Judy Tang
Host: Kyriakos Gold
10:30am
Panel 2
National and State Autism Strategies: Opportunities, Challenges, and Impact
(45 mins)
Dr Sharon Zivkovic, Rebecca McCash, Sofia Viskas Neale
Host: Kyriakos Gold
11:15am
Panel 3
Autistic Entrepreneurship: Building a Support Ecosystem in Australia
(45 mins)
Christina Chun, Dr Sharon Zivkovic, Roo Haris
Host: Kyriakos Gold
13:00pm
Workshop 1
Unlocking Support: Knowing Your Rights (60 mins)
Facilitator: Tammie Sinclair
13:00pm
Workshop 2
Surviving to Thriving: Tools, Strategies, and Insights to Support Autistic Wellbeing (60 mins)
Facilitator: Rebecca McCash
14:00pm
Workshop 3
Unlocking Support: Navigating Resources and Programs for Autistic Individuals (60 mins)
Facilitator: Anita Aherne
14:00pm
Panel 4
Autism and Disability: Perspectives and Intersections
(45 mins)
Dani Croaker, Rosie Putland, Jacob Alan Kness
Host: Kyriakos Gold
14:00pm
Panel 5
Autistic led Solutions for Autistic People: Technology focus
(45 mins)
Roo Harris, Michelle Risdale and participating businesses
Host: Kyriakos Gold
15:00pm
Autistic Pride Day 2024 Symposium – Sydney Program
Sun 9th Jun 2024, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm AEST
388 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Workshops & Panels
Panel 1
Understanding Autism: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners Perspectives on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Public Perception (45 mins)
Dr Naomi Malone, Georgia Zentrich, Shristi Chand
Host: Dr Judy Tang
10:15am
Panel 2
Autistic Led Solutions for Autistic People: Programs (45 mins)
11:15am
Anita Aherne, Rebecca McCash, Tammie Sinclair
Host: Kyriakos Gold
Film Screening
Neuromance (13 mins)
12:45pm
Panel 3
Media Representation of Autistic People: Challenges, Progress, and the Path Forward (45 mins)
Kyle Goldfinch, Sandra Thom-Jones
Host: Kyriakos Gold
13:00pm
Workshop 1
Unlocking Support: Knowing Your Rights (60 mins)
Facilitator: Tammie Sinclair
13:00pm
Workshop 2
Surviving to Thriving: Tools, Strategies, and Insights to Support Autistic Wellbeing (60 mins)
Facilitator: Rebecca McCash
14:00pm
Panel 4
Embracing Neurodiversity in Education: Building Neuroaffirming Learning Environments for Autistic Students
(45 mins)
Dr Siobhan Lamb, Diana Tan, Marion Rabuka
14:00pm
Panel 5
Autistic Entrepreneurship: Autistic Cognition, and Business Development (45 mins)
Dr Sharon Zivkovic, Christina Chun, Roo Harris, Rebecca McCash
Host: Kyriakos Gold
15:00pm
Panel 6
Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Autistic Individuals: Strategies for Inclusion and Success (45 mins)
Rebecca McCash, Tammie Sinclair, Sandra Thom-Jones, Jacob Alan Kness
Host: Kyriakos Gold
16:00pm
QandA
Think Autism (60 mins)
17:00pm
Social
Networking Drinks
(45 mins)
18:15pm
Topics
This year, the Autistic Pride Day Symposium centres around the theme of “Taking the Mask Off,” focusing on authenticity and self-expression in all aspects of life. This theme resonates throughout our sessions, emphasising the importance of being true to oneself, particularly in the context of employment, advocacy, and wellbeing.
Authenticity and Employment explores how Autistic people can thrive in the workplace without masking their true selves. Panels and workshops will discuss strategies for creating supportive work environments, enhancing employment opportunities, and fostering inclusive hiring practices. By embracing authenticity, we aim to highlight the unique strengths that we bring to our professions.
Rights and Advocacy sessions provide essential tools for self-advocacy and understanding one’s rights in various settings. These workshops aim to empower participants to navigate the complexities of education, employment, and healthcare while staying true to their identities.
Wellbeing and Inclusive Environments focus on fostering spaces where Autistic individuals can be themselves without feeling the need to mask. Discussions will cover creating neuroaffirming educational environments and holistic approaches to wellbeing, ensuring that all aspects of an individual’s life support their authentic self.
Speakers
Anita Aherne
MLB Workshop 3: Unlocking Support: Navigating Resources and Programs for Autistic Individuals
SYD Panel 2: Autistic Led Solutions for Autistic People: Programs
Jacob Alan Kness
MLB Panel 4: Autism and Disability: Perspectives and Intersections
SYD Panel 6: SYD Panel 6: Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Autistic Individuals: Strategies for Inclusion and Succes
Shristi Chand
SYD Panel 1: Understanding Autism: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners Perspectives on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Public Perception
Christina Chun
MLB Panel 3: Autistic Entrepreneurship: Building a Support Ecosystem in Australia
SYD Panel 5: Autistic Entrepreneurship: Autistic Cognition, and Business Development
Dani Croaker
Roo Harris
MLB Panel 3: Autistic Entrepreneurship: Building a Support Ecosystem in Australia
MLB Panel 5: Autistic led Solutions for Autistic People: Technology focus
SYD Panel 5: Autistic Entrepreneurship: Autistic Cognition, and Business Development
Kyriakos Gold
Kyle Goldfinch
SYD Panel 3:Media Representation of Autistic People: Challenges, Progress, and the Path Forward
Dr Siobhan Lamb
SYD Panel 4: Embracing Neurodiversity in Education: Building Neuroaffirming Learning Environments for Autistic Students
Dr Naomi Malone
MLB Panel 1: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners: Insights and Innovations
SYD Panel 1: Understanding Autism: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners Perspectives on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Public Perception
Rebecca McCash
MLB Panel 2: National and State Autism Strategies: Opportunities, Challenges, and Impact
MLB Workshop 2: Surviving to Thriving: Tools, Strategies, and Insights to Support Autistic Wellbeing
SYD Panel 2: Autistic Led Solutions for Autistic People: Programs
SYD Workshop 2: Surviving to Thriving: Tools, Strategies, and Insights to Support Autistic Wellbeing
SYD Panel 6: Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Autistic Individuals: Strategies for Inclusion and Succes
Michelle Ridsdale
Rosie Putland
Marion Rabuka
SYD Panel 4: Embracing Neurodiversity in Education: Building Neuroaffirming Learning Environments for Autistic Students
Tammie Sinclair
MLB Workshop 1: Knowing Your Rights
SYD Panel 2: Autistic Led Solutions for Autistic People: Programs
SYD Workshop 1: Knowing Your Rights
SYD Panel 6: Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Autistic Individuals: Strategies for Inclusion and Succes
Diana Tan
SYD Panel 4: Embracing Neurodiversity in Education: Building Neuroaffirming Learning Environments for Autistic Students
Dr Judy Tang
MLB Panel 1: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners: Insights and Innovations
SYD Panel 1: Understanding Autism: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners Perspectives on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Public Perception
Sandra Thom-Jones
SYD Panel 3:Media Representation of Autistic People: Challenges, Progress, and the Path Forward
SYD Panel 6: Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Autistic Individuals: Strategies for Inclusion and Succes
Sofia Viskas Neale
MLB Panel 2: National and State Autism Strategies: Opportunities, Challenges, and Impact
Georgia Zentrich
SYD Panel 1: Understanding Autism: Neurodivergent Health Practitioners Perspectives on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Public Perception
Dr Sharon Zivkovic
MLB Panel 2: National and State Autism Strategies: Opportunities, Challenges, and Impact
MLB: Panel 3: Autistic Entrepreneurship: Building a Support Ecosystem in Australia
SYD Panel 5: Autistic Entrepreneurship: Autistic Cognition, and Business Development
Summer Petrosius
MLB Panel 5: Autistic led Solutions for Autistic People: Technology focus
Expressions of Interest
Just Gold is currently inviting Expressions of Interest from potential skilled volunteers, participating businesses and sponsors who wish to contribute to the success of the Autistic Pride Day Symposium 2024.
We are looking for individuals passionate about neurodiversity, with insights, experiences, or skills that align with our focus areas. Whether you are an Autistic advocate, professional, educator, or ally, we welcome your EOIs to make this event a truly collaborative and impactful gathering.