FREE Parent Session – Supporting Autistic Children Through Life Transitions 

Join Banyule Council for a thought-provoking evening session facilitated by Mel Spenser, CEO of Different Journeys. A passionate advocate and recipient of an Order of Australia Medal, Mel brings both personal experience as an Autistic parent of three and professional expertise in community leadership to this workshop. The workshop will feature a powerful panel of local parents who will share their lived experiences raising autistic children. Together, they’ll explore how to support autistic young people through key life transitions – empowering them to grow into confident, happy, and well-rounded autistic adults.

Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025

Time: 7:30 – 8:30pm

Online: link to be provided

Registrations are essential, please click below:

Questions for the panel can be submitted with registration.

Accessibility: If you have any access needs to fully participate in the workshop, please reach out to the event organisers - we’re here to help.

For more information, please contact Lisa King Lisa.King@banyule.vic.gov.au 9098 8011