Having grown year on year, Saturday’s Autism in Cricket Come and Try Session was our largest event to date, with over 250 registrations received to join us at the WACA Ground.   Families travelled from all over WA to take part in our annual event – running for its fourth year – with some coming from as far as Albany and Broome. We were delighted to meet so many new cricket lovers during the fun-filled morning, as well as seeing some familiar faces from last season.      Upon arrival, participants were encouraged to head to the field for some free play and warm-up time. This ..read more

For more than 20 years, Ben has been a proud member of the Superfins group, a squad of over 40 friends who train together each week to participate in different swimming events for fitness and fun. The Superfins are not exclusive to swimming however, attending annual camping trips, award night dinner dances and more! For the past 4 years Ben and his group have been involved in Christmas pantomimes and performing on stage.  Each pantomime is made possible with the support of parents and volunteers in the community, from marketing to music and costumes. The directors and choreographers of th ..read more

We celebrated World Autism Month this April! We kicked off the month with World Autism Week starting on Monday the 27th of March and finishing up with World Autism Day on Sunday the 2nd of April. Throughout the month, we saw the community come together to acknowledge the strengths, achievements and uniqueness of people with Autism. From our Light Up the Spectrum Trail to creative fundraising events and igniting change in schools with our school packs, there was a range of ways everyone got involved this year.  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​Let’s jump into the highlights from the month! #Lig ..read more

We are excited to announce the launch of the Purple Hands Foundation Sensory Room at Optus Stadium for the Fremantle Dockers 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season!   As a part of our Community Inclusion Project and in collaboration with the Purple Hands Foundation, the Fremantle Dockers charitable foundation, we have created a Sensory Room for Fremantle Dockers home games at Optus Stadium.  Over the past year, as a part of this project we have provided advice, in-room support, and guidance in developing a space for individuals with sensory sensitivities. This space has been created ..read more

This April, we came together to ignite change in our community for World Autism Month. We hosted a number of community events throughout the month for all ages. From scientists to artists and train enthusiasts – there was something for everyone.  Let’s take a dive into what we got up to!   Scitech Sensory Evening  To kick off the month, Scitech opened their doors to amateur scientists who spent the evening exploring everything the world of science has to offer.  We started the night with a bang at the Power Trip show. During the interactive show, we saw electrifying de ..read more

The inaugural Bruce Okely Music Appreciation Draw saw many budding musicians from families in our First Steps Early Intervention and School Age Programs participate. Entrants were invited to share with us in 150 words or less what they would do with a music gift of $250, going into a draw to receive one of four $250 they could choose to use towards the purchase of a musical instrument or singing and music lessons. We were blown away with the musical talent and participation in the competition and it was incredibly difficult to only choose four winners of the $250 gifts. One of the winners, Reg ..read more

This January we held our Regional Intensive Therapy program where families from regional WA came to Perth for a week of therapy, workshops, parent and carer catch ups, family time and a whole lot of play and learning!  We welcomed back some familiar faces as well as getting to know families who are new to the program! If you haven’t heard about this program, it’s delivered to two groups, one for children aged up to 7 and one for kids who are aged between 8 and 13, all tailored to meet their learning goals. You can find out more about the Regional Intensive Therapy program here.   ..read more

From attending a Come and Try Session to joining the WA A Grade ICL Cricket Team  Alex started playing cricket at our Autism in Cricket Come Try Session 4 seasons ago, when he was 12 years old. At the time Alex didn’t know much about cricket and was just learning how to play the game, but he had a great time at the session and went on to register with Bateman Junior Cricket Club. He started training and playing with his teammates and continued to attend the Come and Try sessions every year, helping him gain confidence in the game and his skills.   Alex, who is now 16 years old ..read more

Thinking of new places to explore this school holiday? Heading to an all-abilities playground could be a great way for your family to explore sensory activities, practice turn taking and other social skills and make some new memories together. We have collated a list of all-abilities playgrounds in Perth, Bunbury and Albany along with some of their key features to explore. There’s also a great all-ages playground in Katanning if you’re heading south on the Great Southern Highway and you would like to break up the journey.   What is an all-abilities playground?  Play is great way ..read more

Bowling Thunder and Lightning Strikes!  Hayden is an avid sports player and has been competing in a range of sports across Australia and America since high school. From basketball to shot put, there aren’t many sports that Hayden hasn’t had a go at!  One of Hayden’s favourite sports to play and compete in is tenpin bowling. He decided to give bowling a go for some fun and loved it! He then started playing in leagues across America and Australia.   He has competed in a range of competitions across the world that have earned him more trophies than we can count! His team ..read more