Are you an autistic young adult, or a family member, carer or supporter of one? Are you seeking practical advice, tips and knowledge you can use immediately?

Then this event by the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre at La Trobe University is for you.

Intended audience

1. Autistic young adults (up to age 35) and their families, carers and supporters (70% of tickets)

2. Health professionals, including psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, social workers, counsellors, GPs, paediatricians, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health and developmental educators. (30% of tickets)

Speakers

Dr Lauren Lawson, La Trobe University autism researcher and registered psychologist on sleep
Dr Simon Bury, La Trobe University and OTARC autism researcher and registered psychologist on mental wellbeing in the workplace
Jessica Davis, social worker and Regional Victoria Senior Mental Health Advocate at Independent Mental Health Advocacy on mental health resources for Victorians on involuntary treatment orders.

Facilitator

Dr Shane Huntington, renowned communicator and presenter of Einstein A go-go on 3RRR radio.

Venue

Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library Victoria Date and time Thu., 2 March 2023, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEDT

Format

Shane is an expert at creating a comfortable environment to enable his interviewees to share their knowledge and experience effectively. This event will involve informal but structured 'interview-style' chats with each of the featured speakers, as well as the opportunity to ask questions. Registered attendees will have the opportunity to submit their questions in advance, and will also be able to ask questions at the event either verbally or via typed message.

Take-away information

So that attendees can give their full attention to the speakers, information will be provided in a printed form to take-away, and as a QR Code linked to an Event Resources page.

Priority Access

The intent of this event is to maximise attendance by autistic and neurominority attendees. Therefore we ask that you select the 'autistic/neurodivergent' or 'family member/carer/supporter' tickets only if you identify as a member of these groups.

To register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mental-wellbeing-for-autistic-young-adults-tickets-545711677317

Upcoming Important Dates

February:

March: