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The program at Kangaroo Flat Primary School Your OSHC is unique and tailored to the educational ethos and values of your school and the individual needs of the children in the service. In every before and afterschool session, your coordinator designs a featured activity to engage the children.

On Wednesday 21 October 2026, renowned Autistic Self Advocate Daniel Giles O.A.M. (Order of Australia Medal) and his father Daryl Giles will be presenting “From Diagnosis to O.A.M. – A Personal Autism Journey Plus a Siblings Perspective” in Bendigo. 

We’ll be presenting an evening session from 6:30pm until 9:30pm.

SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER: Alicia Purcell - Alicia is Daniel’s sister who presents the valuable siblings insight into how they see their sibling who is Autistic from the aspects of home life, attending the same school and the challenges that presents for a sibling as well as from her perspective as a qualified educator (Masters Degree) who sees both the educators and the families understanding of the journey.

The siblings perspective will be pre-recorded.

Our presentation is highly regarded and we believe, will be of special interest to: 

• Parents of Autistic children
• Carers of Autistic people
• Autistic people 
• Family Members 
• Educators working with Autistic students 
• Health Care Professionals

We also have Different Journeys joining us as an exhibitor (supported by the Bendigo Autism Asperger Group).

The session will run for approx. 3 hours including question time.

Link to purchase tickets: events.humanitix.com/doam-bgo26. 

We have attached a promotional poster for the event together with some information about us for your reference. We would be grateful if you would share the same with staff, families and others who may find our presentation of interest/benefit. 

CPD MAINTENANCE – Educators and other professionals who purchase a ‘Professional Ticket” will be provided with a certificate for 3 hours of Professional Development. 

For educators the CPD meets Australian Professional Standard for Teachers at the level of Proficient Teacher 6.4.2 

Meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase from the venue. Meals and can be delivered to your table during our presentation. 

Note: On Wednesdays, with the purchase of any main meal from The Bendigo Club Bistro Menu - you will receive 1 Free Adult Bendigo Cinemas Ticket valued at $23 **Refer to the Bendigo Club for details & T&C

Thank you in anticipation of your support and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this event.

Kind regards,

Daniel Giles OAMAutistic Self-Advocate

Daryl Giles #danielsdad - Parent Advocate

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