Following the groundbreaking success of last year’s inaugural event, the Autistic Pride Day Symposium is set to return in 2024 with an expanded vision, reaching both Melbourne and Sydney.
This significant, Autistic-led symposium promises to be a vibrant celebration of neurodiversity, empowerment, and community. With Melbourne hosting the event on June 8 and Sydney following on June 9, participants can look forward to two days filled with insightful panels, engaging workshops, and meaningful discussions, all designed to foster understanding, acceptance, and pride within the autistic community and beyond.
Organised by social enterprise Just Gold, the Symposium seeks to delve deeper into critical themes such as employment and entrepreneurship, workplace accommodations, creating safe spaces, neuroaffirming practices, and the portrayal of Autistic individuals in media.
Event Features
- Thematic Panels and Workshops: Central to the 2024 Symposium will be its emphasis on practical and impactful discussions surrounding employment and entrepreneurship for Autistic individuals.
- Workplace Accommodations: A significant portion of the Symposium will be dedicated to addressing the critical need for appropriate workplace accommodations.
- Safe Spaces and Neuroaffirming Practices: Recognising the importance of mental health and wellbeing, the Symposium will highlight the creation of safe spaces and the implementation of neuroaffirming practices.
- Media Representation: With an eye on the current representations of Autistic people in media, the Symposium will engage in a constructive dialogue about how these portrayals impact public perception and the self-image of autistic individuals.
- Think Autism Q&A in Sydney: The celebratory Q&A session, “Think Autism,” this year will take place in Sydney. Think Autism promises to be a highlight, offering an open platform for dialogue, questions, and shared experiences, further enriching the Symposium’s collaborative atmosphere.
Call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs)
Just Gold is currently inviting Expressions of Interest from potential speakers, 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.
Join Us
The Autistic Pride Day Symposium 2024 promises to be an empowering, enlightening, and celebratory event, championing the strengths and contributions of the Autistic community. Organised with the vision and dedication of Just Gold, the Symposium is set to pave the way for a more inclusive and understanding society, where neurodiversity is not just recognised but celebrated.
Be part of this transformative event in Sydney and Melbourne, and contribute to a movement that embraces and advocates for the incredible diversity of the human experience.
For more information
Fill out our Volunteer EOI or Feedback and Speaker Expression of Interest Survey
or email us: autisticpride@justgold.net
