Families Supporting Families

10/04/2026

Learn more and register at: https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/transport-and-parking/cycling/cycling-courses

School holiday boredom? We've got high school students covered with 9 FREE workshops across Newcastle!

Bike School workshops will help students build confidence on two wheels, while our art workshops, led by a talented local artist, invite students to create their own artwork inspired by their journey to school as part of the “I heart my way to school” competition.

Here's what's coming up:

🛠️ Tue 14 April, 9.30am–1pm – DIY Maintenance, Carrington Community Hall
🚲 Thu 16 April & Sun 19 April, 10am–1pm – City Riding, starting near Tighes Hill TAFE
🎨 Tue 14, Wed 15 & Thu 16 April – Art workshops (10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm), Hudson Street Hum, Hamilton.

Spots are limited, registrations are essential, and it gets them out of the house 🫡 Check the link in the comments for more info and to register.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government.

08/04/2026

Tuning into Kids is coming in term 2. We currently have places available. This is a free program and childcare is available on site. Please contact Bianca on the number below or send us a pm. Thanks!

08/04/2026

06/04/2026

04/04/2026

✨🐰 Happy Easter from Families Supporting Families! 🐰 ✨

We hope it’s a relaxing and joyful time with your loved ones! 🐣 🌷🐣

02/04/2026

Join FSF for our Outing to "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" at Event Cinemas, Glendale on Wednesday the 15th of April! 🎬🍿

This event is proudly supported by Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group and Port Waratah Coal Services. Thank you! 🙏

This event is for children with disability, autism or developmental delay and their families. Ticket holders will each receive a midi popcorn and soft drink or water. A parent/carer (over 18 years) must remain onsite to supervise their children at all times.

Places are limited. Please book by Tuesday the 7th of April via Humanitix at https://events.humanitix.com/fsf-outing-to-super-mario-galaxy-movie

If you have any questions about this event please email us at info@familiessupportingfamilies.com

02/04/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙

For 2026, this day (2 April) and World Autism Understanding Month focus on moving from awareness to genuine understanding, acceptance and inclusion.

This year the United Nations theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” reminds us that everyone deserves to be respected, supported, and included.

01/04/2026

April can be a difficult month for many Autistic people.

Our feeds used to fill with campaigns calling for autism awareness, littered with puzzle pieces. But awareness is something we usually raise for dangers and puzzle pieces symbolise problems that need solving. Then there was an important shift to Autism Acceptance month, recognising Autistic people deserve understanding, inclusion and respect.

But we believe the conversation needs to go one step further.

Acceptance can sometimes sound like simply tolerating someone’s presence — allowing people to exist, but not truly valuing who they are. Autistic people deserve more than tolerance.

We call for celebration✨ — recognising the insight, creativity, honesty, passion, and different ways of thinking that Autistic people bring to our families, communities and workplaces.

Celebrating Autistic people does not mean denying the challenges that many Autistic people and their families experience. Being Autistic in today's world can involve real barriers, disability and support needs. Both things can be true at the same time: we can acknowledge these realities while also valuing Autistic lives and contributions.

This April, let’s move beyond awareness, beyond tolerance, and for a moment, in a world that feels full of bad news, celebrate and value Autistic people for who we are. 🎉

♾️ Looking for ways to respectfully mark Autism Acceptance Month in your home, school, therapy practice or workplace? Our next newsletter will share some neuro-affirming, practical ideas for celebrating respectfully.

Sign up to receive it here:
https://reframingautism.org.au/contact/



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30/03/2026

New analysis by the e61 Institute, which tracks NDIS participants over more than a decade, finds substantial improvements to their workforce participation and self-reported energy levels within four years of accessing the taxpayer-funded scheme.

29/03/2026