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For World Autism Understanding Day this year (2 April), Amelia explained that she would like the public to realise that “Once you have met one person on the Autism Spectrum, you have just met one…

To mark World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) this year, we caught up with one of our participants, Nate. He is 18 years old and graduated from high school last year. This year, Nate is participating…

AYS welcomed Ellie and Sophie as Peer Mentors back in 2020, when they were the midst of studying Occupational Therapy at Deakin University. Today, both are well and truly settling into their new roles as…

This February, we celebrated Renee Schwidlewski’s 5-year employment anniversary at AYS. Renee has been a cornerstone of the Employment Support Team since 2019 where she was initially employed as a Support Coordinator, however, it was…

Melissa, a participant of Access Your Supports, has come a long way over the past few years. Since February 2020, she’s found the support she wanted from the Peer Mentor Program. Ebony and Erin, her…

Flexible Support Packages (FSPs) offer crucial, short-term assistance for up to 10 weeks, primarily serving as a stopgap while long-term solutions are determined. They’re designed for children facing early trauma and adversity, displaying concerning behaviors,…

Unlock your child’s potential and set them up for lifelong success. Are you aware of the importance of Early Childhood Early Intervention? It is a crucial step in identifying and addressing developmental delays and disabilities…

Listen to our December Bay Spotlight where our new CEO, Marcus, sits down to chat with Milly from Geelong’s Bay 93.9 about his vision for AYS, current challenges and our services.

Listen to our November Bay Spotlight where Michael sits down to chat with Milly from Geelong’s Bay 93.9 about our services and the upcoming AYS Meet & Greet Event.