#HoodieUp for Autism 

On Monday 4th April, Heathmont College will be having an out-of-uniform day for #HoodieUp to raise funds and show their understanding, acceptance and support for autistic people.

• Gold coin donation to be collected during Mentor Group for students who are out-of-uniform 
• Students are strongly encouraged to wear a hoodie to show their support 

Why hoodies? Some autistic people experience sensory sensitivities and can become overloaded by stimuli in their environment; wearing their hoodie up means they can block out bright lights and busy environments which helps calm them.

By gathering together on Monday 4 April 2022 and putting our hoodies up, we’re showing a little more understanding of how we can support and embrace autistic people and celebrate the diversity autism brings to our world.

Funds raised through Hoodie Up will help deliver vital support to autistic people and their families, including Amaze’s work to create a more autism-friendly Victoria. Amaze advocates to ensure the autism community’s voices and needs are recognised in government policy and the media, break down stigma in the wider community through public education campaigns, and up-skill the wider world in how to support autistic people to fully participate in, and contribute to, our society.