News

• What is Autistic Pride Day?
• Media reporting of crime and autism: let’s set the record straight
• Survey: Help inform Amaze’s submission to mental health Royal Commission
• Chilling out at St Kilda FC’s Marvel Stadium Chill Out Zone
• Transition to Secondary School Forum 2019
• Amaze launches resources for parents of trans and gender diverse young people
• Important first step! Senate passes National Autism Strategy motion 
• Excuse you, mind your language!
• Autism and Employment Forum
• Happy World Autism Acceptance Day from Amaze!
• This is what a burnout feels like
• Autism and employment: Australia has work to do
• Amaze launches autism accessible menstruation resources [Download]
• Australian Senate to vote on National Autism Strategy — we need your help!
• Hoodie Up for Autism this April!
• World Autism Awareness Day 2019 (and why I call don’t call it that)
• Spectrospective + Lego Movie 2: Sunday 31 March at Village Cinemas
• Have you got your ticket to the Autism in Women & Girls Forum, Thursday March 21st?
• Let’s make #Change4autism this federal election
• St Kilda FC and Marvel Stadium open sensory room
• Valentine’s Day: more than just romance
• Spectrospective 2019 is here! Let’s get to ‘Work’
• ACMI announces four relaxed summer events
• Autistic jobseekers wanted! DXC’s Dandelion Program now recruiting for ANZ roles!
• Amaze Chair handover: Judy Brewer passes role onto Warren Bebbington
• The DXC Dandelion Program 2019 applications open
• 7 ways to make Christmas more manageable for an autistic person
• Act for Autism forum: the wrap-up
• Autism community reacts to state election forum
• What’s election day like for an autistic person?
• Victorian Election Autism Forum on 12 Nov
• We are not the voice of our disabled child. Please don’t claim to be able to read your child’s mind. Instead, be a communication partner to help your child make their voice heard
• TV quiz star Anne Hegerty, praised for speaking candidly about autism, is headed to ‘snake-infested Australian jungle’ for reality series I’m a Celebrity…
• Parents of picky eaters hear this all the time: ‘She’ll eat if she’s hungry enough’. Here are some diet solutions
• Escape the hustle and bustle: Amaze joins forces with Parks Victoria and Jells Park for new social script
• Zac’s a happy kid who loves swimming & soccer. He’s come a long way since his parents felt scared about his autism diagnosis
• Amaze secures education expert and human rights advocate Charie Roberts for Autism Regional Roadshow events in Traralgon, Bairnsdale, Wodonga and Bendigo
• How do you know when it’s autism and when it’s a personality trait? Australian screening test hailed as ‘most successful in world’
• Watch The Birthday Party: a film to help educators, health care workers and parents identify autism signs in children
• This week’s episode of The Good Doctor left me in tears: Yes, this autistic can get very emotionally overwhelmed by TV
• Sensory-friendly design enters the classroom: any setting can be retrofitted to improve its sensory environment 
• Amaze announces free Autism Regional Roadshows for October and November: sign up now 
• Gain free entry to Collingwood Children’s Farm and access Amaze’s social script for ‘a real farm in the city’
• Amaze delivers damning report card: The Australian education system is failing autistic students
• Blake, who aims for a career in forensic science, tells how he thrives at his autism-inclusive school
• Case study: “Inclusive education is an ingrained part of our school culture — a happy and safe place for all”
• Why I question the supermarket Quiet Hour concept: It’s not as accessible as many people think
• Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2019: register your interest and stay updated with news
• Final week to apply for position of Amaze non-executive board director
• #ActuallyAutistic shares its best and worst school experiences
• Change Your Reactions: the TV ad campaign that will change the way people think about autism
• Supermarket giant expands its ‘low sensory’ Quiet Hour to 173 stores
• Our autism story: ‘I won’t lie, Ollie’s diagnosis was a huge blow. Six years on, we don’t want to change his autism. He has made all of us better human beings’
• Research: Why employing disabled people makes good business sense
• Victorian government schools receive boost funding to refresh inclusive education policies and practices
• Survey: Help inform Amaze’s submission to inquiry into provision of Assistive Technology under NDIS
• Lives of autistic people and families to be transformed: MCH nurses to be trained in detecting early signs of autism
• Amaze’s Prue Stevenson: Creating a social script for National Gallery of Victoria’s incredible Relaxed Morning program
• Appalling TV comedy sketch prompts Amaze to offer Channel 10 staff training in autism
• Amaze consultant Prue set to deliver a mighty kick with her taekwondo autism training
• Autism Advisory Group sets NDIS priorities: Amaze encouraged by ‘collaborative approach’
• Jonathon’s autism story: While you might be considered ‘different’, you’ve got the potential to be an amazing employee
• Autistic visitors can proceed with lawsuits against Disney
• My autism diagnosis as an adult: ‘It was pretty scary, but also quite liberating’
• The transition from primary to secondary school can fill parents and children with fear: here’s what you need to know
• Video games and autism: helpful or harmful?
• Win the ultimate date night at magnificent Vue de Monde and raise vital autism funds
• Public Advocate Colleen Pearce honours Amaze’s ‘beautiful’ human rights goal
• Stopping bullying in its tracks: how one teacher is said to have changed countless children’s lives
• Parents and carers: Sign up for Amaze’s free Early Days Workshops
• True grit: fundraisers stomp the stairs for Amaze at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 
• ‘He holds hands and gives me cuddles now’: Son’s progress inspires mum’s Amaze fundraiser
• How I experience and manage sensory overload
• Amaze develops autism public education ideas for TV ads – and we need your feedback!
• ‘I don’t cry easily’: Amaze CEO sheds tears over donation to build understanding of autism
• Amaze’s Sensitive Storytime Sessions coming to a library near you
• Amaze thrilled to receive 2018 Public Advocate’s Award
• Kangaroo Flat Football Netball Club does an Amazing thing
• Win tickets to relaxed performance of the spectacular Circus Oz show, Precarious
• Amaze announced as member of NDIS Autism Advisory Group
• Want to know where Amaze stands on key issues? Begin with our strategic plan and position statements
• Amaze announces boost for Autism Information and Support Service
• 5 ways to share ‘Do One Thing for Autism’ on social media
• There is ample expertise in autism that is just waiting to be tapped: Amaze Chair tells The Australian
• Amaze is developing a peer support model for the autism community
• Amaze launches new WebChat service
• Amaze announces new forum: preparing autistic students for transition to year 7
• Progress on the Victorian Autism Plan
• New resource – Autism and Learning Plans at School
• Do One Thing for Autism
• New Amaze research highlights gap between awareness and understanding of autism
• Quinn Lahiff-Jenkins assault
• Tell us your story to help us build greater understanding of autism
• Amaze announces more NDIS workshops and information sessions: sign up now!
• Amaze New Chair : Judy Brewer
• Faeces in a pill as autism therapy: Amaze responds
• Autism State Plan: Have your say in this survey about actions you want Government to take
• Behaviours of concern: participate in Amaze’s important survey
• Don’t miss: Amaze and SPELD’s autism and dyslexia forum
• Amaze and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne announce sensory friendly experience
• Amaze announces NDIS information sessions and workshops: sign up now!
• 6 ways to make life easier for an autistic child
• Amaze launches Strategic Plan 2018-21: shaping a positive future for autistic people
• Register now for Amaze NDIS information session
• The Chase ‘Governess’ Anne Hegerty Opens Up: ‘autism, romance and picking up social cues’
• ‘Who are you to judge? You have absolutely no idea what it is like’: why everyone’s talking about this teen’s article on autism
• Amaze plays proud part in Parks Victoria winning Tourism Awards
• Aussie experts respond to claims this optical illusion could become an autism test
• ‘Autistic students learning differently doesn’t mean we should have lower expectations of educational outcomes”.
• Enough of the autism stereotypes: ‘Aspies’ take on Melbourne International Comedy Festival
• Star performers set to dance and sing for autism
• Dame Edna legend Barry Humphries: “I was born with Asperger’s and say whatever comes into my head”
• Book now for Amaze training: Early childhood, Grandparents and Behaviour support plans
• Celebrating difference: Producer calls for participants in TV dating & relationships series
• Join Amaze: Volunteer reception opportunity
• Book now: Professional Development Workshop for Teachers
• Join the Amaze team: tech-savvy digital communications officer
• Stars of Amaze community shine in Commonwealth Games baton relay
• Amaze career opportunity: Community Partnerships & Capacity Building Manager
• Dress up for autism: raise funds and promote acceptance and inclusion
• Government plan to boost employment opps for Victorians with disability
• Australian-first trial investigates impact of highly-trained dogs on autistic children
• Spectrospective 2018 is open for entries: Help shape a better future for autistic students
• Amaze launches Capacity Building Workshops: sign up now
• Amaze welcomes Government’s initial $22M commitment to autism
• Autism fund-raiser’s cycling adventure could see him stuck between a croc and a hard place 
• Inquiry into career advice activities in Victorian schools: complete our survey and help inform Amaze’s submission
• Maggie, 11, was bullied and had to find a new school. Mum tells how Maggie found the strength to leave the house again
• Forget medical drama The Good Doctor – another show delivers TV’s ‘most accurate’ portrayal of autism
• Amaze AGM 2017
• How to make Christmas magical for autistic children, from parents who know
• Amaze member alert: Remember to vote in Board election and register to attend AGM
• Video: Star tells why he’s ‘excited’ to be bringing you a relaxed performance of `The Curious Incident’
• Autistic people aren’t really accepted – and it’s impacting their mental health
• Everyday hero Elloy: ‘Why I’m getting in the boxing ring for autism’
• Amaze to work with new autism peer-support groups in upcoming NDIS roll-out areas
• Help Amaze develop important new resource about learning plans
• Get tickets: Relaxed performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
• Theatre: Tom’s bold, brilliant way of opening the world’s eyes to autism
• Multivitamins, pregnancy and autism claims: Amaze responds
• Autism and mental health: the urgent need for more service and resources
• Amaze CEO: Why our police must be trained in autism
• Carers Week special: mums, dads write from the heart
• Have you got your ticket to Amaze’s Autism in Women & Girls Forum for Friday 20th October?
• Amaze is thrilled to announce Olivia Hill for Autism & Employment Forum: book now!
• Investigation into autism group home: Amaze responds to shock findings
• ‘Aspie’ diagnosis of son slipped past world expert Tony Attwood: your response
• Your chance to win this incredible Thomas the Tank Engine!
• What does spectrum mean to you? Comic busts some myths
• Have you got your ticket to our Autism in Women & Girls Forum for Friday 20th October?
• Autism, pregnancy and motherhood: special report says women overcome ‘systemic abuse’ to become great mums
• Call on Government to accept recommendations: Join our campaign!
• Up to three times more autistic people have savant abilities than previously thought
• TV quiz star’s battle for autism diagnosis: so much more must be done for girls and women
• Diversity is beautiful: a way to tell a child they’re autistic
• Your chance to change the way people think about disability: leadership program
• Father’s Day special: Dads of autistic kids share their inner-most thoughts
• ‘Devastation’ as autistic students expelled from Vic state schools: Amaze responds
• Neurodiverse and looking for work? Sign on here
• Love them and let them go: confronting your parental instincts
• Aladdin’s magical, autism-friendly performance
• Celebrity chef Evans makes claims on diet and autism: experts respond
• CEO: Your participation in our survey is vital to Amaze’s work
• Melbourne IT experts boost career prospects of people on spectrum
• Disney’s Aladdin – The Musical: time’s running out to take this magic carpet ride
• Hello! Are you the champion we’re looking for?
• Autism therapies and supports: top tips and avoiding the traps
• From the CEO: Amaze inspired by response to our world-first research project
• Make a run for it and support Amaze
• Amaze launches autism training events: book now
• Ultimate holiday survival guide: travel ideas and tips to reduce stress
• NAIDOC Week: Amaze’s commitment to Indigenous communities
• CEO: Why NAIDOC Week resonates so strongly with Amaze
• Education: A journey that starts with love
• Hanson controversy around autistic students: Amaze responds
• Taking the trauma out of a hospital visit: social script
• CEO: Parliamentary Inquiry a big win for our community, but what’s next?
• Parliamentary Inquiry into services for autistic people: what you need to know
• INQUIRY HIGHLIGHTS THE URGENT NEED TO CLOSE THE GAP FOR AUTISTIC VICTORIANS
• CEO: Why your participation in this short survey is vital to our work at Amaze
• Fidget fad arouses discrimination anger
• Are you NDIS ready? Amaze’s new online resource will guide you
• CEO: Closing the gap in educational outcomes for autistic students.
• Choosing a mainstream school for a child on the autism spectrum: what you need to know
• Transition to Secondary School Forum: guest speakers announced
• Amaze collaborates with parents on autism spectrum for ground-breaking resource
• CEO: Proud of our new Parenting Skills Guide
• Building autism-friendly environments: Amaze submission
• Classroom ban on fidget spinners: Amaze responds
• Growing with autism: APAC 17′s ‘whole lifespan’ agenda
• Amaze appoints new Chair: Shannon Eeles
• From the CEO: Amaze launches world-first research study
• Win books including All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
• Prue’s feet-first approach to art and autism
• Aussie prisoners train assistance dogs for children on spectrum
• From the CEO: Your voice critical to NDIS success
• Read: Amaze’s submission to NDIS cost inquiry
• Encore screenings of Spectrospective at Village!
• Girls & autism: Ella’s race for understanding
• Senators quote Amaze for World Autism Awareness Day
• Mum’s photos of son capture “beauty and challenges of autism”
• Does your child on the spectrum wander? Online course
• Spectrospective 2017: Don’t miss Sunday’s big-screen premiere
• From the CEO: A message for World Autism Awareness Day
• Spectrospective 2017: Inspired stories of autism
• Strategies for when the “honeymoon period” ends for a child at school
• Win double-passes to autism-friendly Pixar in Concert
• From the CEO: Females on the spectrum and the need for change
• Does your child on the spectrum wander? Online training
• Is the NDIS meeting your needs? Take our survey
• From the CEO: The NDIS should be above politics
• Embracing life on the spectrum: Jonathon’s story
• Participate in Spectrospective: Time’s running out
• Plenty of Buzz for MSO’s autism-friendly concert
• Spectrospective 2017: share your story of autism
• From the CEO: welcome to our new eSpectrum
• Win copy of Becoming Chief: How to lead your child’s special needs tribe
• My story: female rally champ inspires my little girl
• He was non-verbal but became a respected public speaker. Here’s his incredible journey in comic form
• How my three autistic daughters demonstrate the vastness of the spectrum
• Girls and women on the spectrum: the emotional rollercoaster
• Amaze Launches Online Training
• Early Days ‘My Child and autism’ workshops with translators
• We went All In! VAC 2016 our most inclusive conference yet
• Driving Change: Amaze Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into services for people on the autism spectrum
• The Amaze online shop has now closed
• Walking Our Talk: Welcoming Three New Board and Committee Members
• The Victorian Autism Conference officially launches
• Have Your Say – Hospital Experiences for Children on the Autism Spectrum
• Amaze New Wandering Resource
• Response to the recent media reporting on autism
• The Victorian Autism Conference 2016 – Save the date!
• Sensitive Santa is Back!
• Amaze and Autism CRC announce new partnership
• Changes to Disability Services in Victoria – Have Your Say!
• Amaze Submission to the Victorian Government Review of the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD)
• New Amaze Board Members- Make Your Nomination
• NDIS Roll-out Announced for Victoria
• 2015 Review of the Program for Students with Disabilities
• Amaze New Strategic Plan – Amaze Strategic Directions to 2040
• Lion King – Autism-Friendly Performance – Sat 8 August
• Consultations Taking Place on Disability Employment Framework
• Planning Your Future under the NDIS
• Findings of Amaze Stakeholder Survey Available
• Inquiry on Autism Announced by Victorian Government
• Greensborough Residents – Hoyts brings you sensory-friendly movies
• What did Spectrospective mean to those who took part?
• Building closer ties with the Victorian Police
• Sensory-friendly movies 2 & 3 May – ‘Home’
• ‘No More Meltdowns’ – Dr Jed Baker in Melbourne to help us achieve this
• World Autism Awareness Day – Bookings Now Open
• Brickman Expo Offers Session for Autism Community
• Sovereign Hill – ASD-Friendly Day – This Saturday 28 March
• Steamrail Special Offer to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day
• Amaze Launches On-line Auction with Charity Bid
• The Amaze Classroom – an Online Resource for those Teaching Students with ASD
• Full House for AGM – New Board Members Elected
• The Only Mainland Mountain Run – Mirabella!
• The Amaze Classroom – An Online Resource for those Teaching Students with ASD
• Will you Include a Charity in your will?
• Amaze Award Winners Announced
• Victorian Deputy Police Commissioner Lucinda Nolan Visits Amaze
• Sovereign Hill’s ASD Friendly Day Was Very Well Planned and a Great Success
• Northland Shopping Centre First to Provide a Quiet Room for those with ASD
• Amaze Welcomes New CEO
• Amaze AGM Approves Change to Amaze Inc.
• Buy Ethically, Environmentally and Organically!
• Sad farewell to a loved wife, mother and colleague
• New Government Reverts to ‘NDIS’
• TherapyConnect – a New Way to Find Out About Therapies
• The Department of Education Supports Diversity in Schools
• A Wonderful Honour for Amaze!
• View our New TV Commercial
• DisabilityCare to cover ‘most’ individuals with ASD
• Government funds Autism Cooperative Research Centre
• Victorian State Disability Plan Available Online

Events

• NDIS Readiness Workshops, Mildura, Monday 22 July, Monday 5 August & Monday 26 August
• NDIS Readiness Workshops, Mildura, Tuesday 23 July, Tuesday 6 August & Monday 27 August
• Developing A Strong Behaviour Support Plan
• Connecting to Community
• Connecting to Community
• Preparing for your NDIS plan review, Dandenong, Tuesday 3 September
• Preparing for your NDIS plan review, Casey, Thursday 22 August
• Transitioning to the NDIS workshop, Casey, Thursday 25 July
• Hanen More than Words – free info session
• NDIS 1-on-1 consultations, Mildura, Monday 24 June 2019
• Transitioning to the NDIS workshops, Springvale, Monday 15 July & Monday 29 July & 12 August
• Early Days – Encouraging Interaction: through play & social learning, Benalla, Wednesday 11th September 2019
• Early Days – Understanding Behaviour Workshop (2 PARTS), Benalla, Wednesday 4th & Wednesday 11th September 2019
• Early Days – My Child and Autism, Benalla, Wednesday 28th August 2019
• Early Days – My Child and Autism, Benalla, Wednesday 28th August 2019
• Early Days – Encouraging Interaction: through play & social learning, East Ringwood, Monday 19th August 2019
• Early Days – Progression to School, East Ringwood, Monday 5th August 2019
• Early Days – Understanding Behaviour Workshop (2 PARTS), East Ringwood, Monday 5th August & Monday 19th August 2019
• Early Days – My Child and Autism, East Ringwood, Monday 29th July 2019
• Early Days – Encouraging Interaction: through play & social learning, Melbourne CBD, Friday 16th August 2019