Hoodie Up at Work 2026
Australia’s autism fundraiser supporting neurodiversity in the workplace.
Launching on 19 March 2026, Hoodie Up is Amaze’s annual fundraiser. Hoodie Up at Work offers a simple and visible way to show support for Autistic and neurodivergent colleagues, clients and communities. Workplaces can take part at any time throughout the year.
Why this matters
Neurodiversity is already part of your workplace.
An estimated 15−20% of the Australian workforce is neurodivergent. Many Autistic and neurodivergent employees choose not to share their diagnosis or identity due to concerns about bias or career impact. Many others are parents, partners, carers or allies.
Building a neuroinclusive workplace means creating environments where different ways of thinking, communicating and contributing are understood and supported in practice.
By taking part in Hoodie Up 2026, workplaces can send a clear message that Autistic and neurodivergent people are recognised and valued. It can be a meaningful starting point to strengthening neuroinclusive practice.
When is a hoodie not just a hoodie?
For many Autistic and neurodivergent people, a hoodie provides comfort and regulation in environments that are not designed with sensory needs in mind.
Wearing one for Hoodie Up at Work is a visible act of allyship and a starting point for conversations about neuroinclusion and accessible workplaces.
How your workplace can get involved
You can take part in ways that support your organisation’s journey towards becoming a more neuroinclusive workplace, and celebrate Hoodie Up at any time of year that works for you.
Some organisations choose to participate during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, or Autism Awareness Month, others during Autistic Pride week, or on other days of significance. It is up to you.
How to Hoodie Up at Work
Encourage staff and leaders to wear one of our specially designed Hoodie Up hoodies or T’s. Explore the Hoodie Up 2026 merchandise range. Make participation visible across your teams.
Host a morning tea or team gathering that creates space for respectful discussion about Autistic and neurodivergent experience and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Organise raffles, auctions or matched giving. Every contribution helps fund Amaze’s services, advocacy and workplace training programs.
Register your workplace to receive your Hoodie Up at Work resource pack, including:
- a free Discussion Guide to get the conversation started
- our Hoodie Up Communications with ready-to-use copy and media assets to support your internal and external messaging
- printable Hoodie Up and autism awareness posters
- Hoodie Up Zoom / Teams backgrounds
Download our How to Hoodie Up at Work guide, for more practical, inclusive ways to celebrate Hoodie Up at Work. Make sure to also explore our merchandise range on our online store.
Download the How to Hoodie Up at Work guide Explore our Hoodie Up merchandise
What your participation supports
As an established Autism charity in Australia, Amaze uses funds raised through Hoodie Up to:
- Provide trusted information and connection for Autistic and neurodivergent people and their families
- Advocate for systemic change and more inclusive policies
- Deliver workplace training and organisational development programs
- Strengthen long-term progress towards a more neuroinclusive Australia
Hoodie Up is not just a moment. It contributes to sustained change.
Go further
Hoodie Up at Work is a strong starting point. If your organisation is ready to embed neuroinclusion more deeply, explore Amaze’s workplace training and organisational development programs through Amaze Inclusion and the A-Plus Inclusion Program.
Ready to Hoodie Up at Work in 2026?
Join workplaces across Australia and celebrate neuroinclusion with Hoodie Up at Work in 2026.
Wear a hoodie. Start a conversation. Show your support.
Register for Hoodie Up at Work 2026 and receive our resources pack