Autistic Identity and Connection
The Autistic Identity and Connection Program is for those who would like to have a more complete understanding of what it means to be autistic and connect with other autistic people and community. This free Program will also help you to develop skills in wellbeing and self-advocacy, from an autistic perspective.
Delivered in partnership with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), the Autistic Identity and Connection Program has been developed by and for autistic people.
Applications now closed.
Applications for the 2023 Autistic Identity and Connection program have now closed.
To be kept informed of future Programs, and other Programs offered by the Sylvia Rodger Academy, click the link below.
Who can apply?
To apply for the Autistic Identity and Connection Program, you need to:
- identify as autistic
- be aged 18 or older as of the 31 December 2022
- live in New South Wales, Victoria or Tasmania*
- be willing and available to participate in all program activities, and
- have an interest in
- exploring autism and autistic identity
- developing skills in wellbeing and self-advocacy from an autistic perspective
- connecting with other autistic people and community.
What does the Program involve?
You can choose to apply for the online version, or online and face-to-face version, of the Program.
In the online version of the Program, you will:
- complete 4 modules on topics including identity, wellbeing, and self-advocacy online or by mail (February to April 2023)
- attend 4 sessions with other people in the Program, via Zoom or phone (February to April 2023)
- attend 6 masterclass and peer support online sessions with other people in the Program, via Zoom or phone (June to August 2023)
- be part of a community of autistic peers who learn from, encourage and support each other
- provide feedback on the Program.
In the online and face-to-face version of the Program, you will:
- complete 4 modules on topics including identity, wellbeing, and self-advocacy online or by mail (February to April 2023)
- attend 4 sessions with other people in the Program, via Zoom or phone (February to April 2023)
- attend a 3.5-day/3-night workshop in an Australian capital city (May 2023)
- be part of a community of autistic peers who learn from, encourage and support each other
- provide feedback on the Program.
There is no cost to participate in either version of Program. Travel, meals and accommodation costs for the face-to-face version of the Program will be paid for by the Sylvia Rodger Academy.
Contact
Ashton Bartz
Project Officer
Sylvia Rodger Academy
0428 994 540
abartz@autismcrc.com.au
The Sylvia Rodger Academy is an initiative of Autism CRC. This Program is delivered in partnership with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.