At AEIOU Foundation, we help children with autism live their best lives. For more information, call 1300 273 435 or visit aeiou.org.au.
We provide leading early intervention therapies and specialised childcare for children aged 2 to 6 years. AEIOU Foundation’s social media community guidelines
We use this page to raise awareness and promote positive discussion about early intervention for children with autism. We welcome you to be part of the conversation, keeping in mind this platform needs to remain a supportive environment for all involved. As such, we have some guidelines in place to ensure all discussions are fair and appropriate for our community. Please review these guidelines before you jump into the dialogue and as they say; if in doubt, don’t post it! If you have an enquiry outside the scope of this page, please email communications@aeiou.org.au
A note on privacy
As a children’s organisation, privacy is our main priority. Please do not post any personal information which might identify either yourself or another person, child, family or staff member. In addition, any reference to claims against a child or a staff member working with our children will be immediately removed from the site and you will be asked to make contact with us in person. If you have something important to discuss with us, please do so via the correct channels such as your Centre Manager or Central Office. What is acceptable
- Informed debate and discussion,
- Courteous, respectful and supportive comments
- Free expression of opinion
What is not
- Misleading or inaccurate remarks
- Threatening or harassing tone
- Defamatory, disrespectful, rude or profane language or comments
- Discouraging to others who want to engage
- Repetitive content which is consistently off topic or judged to be "trolling"
- Solicitations or advertisements
- Facilitating illegal activity
- Hate speech directly attacking people based on their: race, ethnicity, nationality, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender or disability
How we moderate
As the administrators of AEIOU Foundation’s official page, we reserve the right to moderate and remove content we deem to be inappropriate, offensive or off-topic. If we do so, we’ll make sure you are aware what has occurred. If we find ourselves removing your content on a regular basis, we may be required to block you as a user from our page for a period of time. If you believe content should not have been removed, please contact the AEIOU communications team at communications@aeiou.org.au
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For more than a decade, Paige has been an integral part of AEIOU’s story and the stories of countless children and families 👩⚕️💙
Paige began her journey with AEIOU as an Occupational Therapist, and over time has stepped into leadership as our Manager of Clinical Delivery. Her commitment, passion, and care embody what makes AEIOU so special.
As we celebrate 20 years, we also celebrate the people like Paige who dedicate their careers to changing lives every single day.
07/10/2025
Every AEIOU story is special and Ben’s journey is no different 💙
Ben, an AEIOU graduate, represents the hope and potential that early intervention creates. His dad, David, has been a passionate supporter of AEIOU and a voice for families raising children with autism.
Together, their family has been part of our story for many years, reminding us how powerful community can be in creating opportunities for children.
02/10/2025
In the early days of AEIOU, Joey was one of the very first children to walk through our doors 🎓
Joey’s journey with AEIOU is a reminder of how early intervention shapes lives not just for a moment, but for a lifetime. Over the years, he and his family have remained strong supporters, even helping us celebrate our 15-year milestone.
Now, as we celebrate 20 years, we’re honoured to share Joey’s story once again, and to recognise his family’s lasting connection to AEIOU 💙
30/09/2025
Join for a great afternoon of food and fun matched with some of the best locally brewed beers! This is your opportunity to:
🍽️ Indulge on 3-course meal
🍻 Taste some of the best local beers
😎 Enjoy a great company
💙 Support AEIOU and Fight4Balance
Event details:
Saturday, 11 October at 11.30am
Officers Mess - 50 Oxlade Dr, New Farm
Tim Sharp is a world-renowned artist, best known for his colourful creation, Laser Beak Man 🖌️
But to AEIOU, Tim is also a long-time friend. For many years, he has stood by our side, inspiring children, families and supporters alike with his creativity and positivity.
Tim shows us that the possibilities for people with autism are endless, and we’re proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary with him as part of our story 💙
23/09/2025
The Team Jacob Boutique Beer Lunch is on! This is your opportunity to:
🍽️ Indulge on 3-course meal
🍻 Taste some of the best local beers
😎 Enjoy a great company
💙 Support AEIOU and Fight4Balance
Thank you for the immense support over the years and everything you do for us and the wider community, Team Jacob Charitable Enterprises Ltd. We are grateful to have been part of your family’s journey 💙
For 20 years, AEIOU has shaped autism supports during early childhood, creating inclusive environments and helping every child to live their best lives 💙
From alumni and families to staff and long-time supporters, our AEIOU community has shaped two decades of life-changing autism supports.
As we celebrate this milestone, we’re proud to share the stories of the people who make AEIOU what it is today. This is the first in our anniversary series, and we can’t wait for you to meet all of them ✨
19/09/2025
What a great turnout at the first Orlando Golf Day! 150 golfers got together to tee off with purpose and raise over $70,000! This event would not have been possible without Nash -- AEIOU Alumni parent -- who wanted to support AEIOU in honour of his son, Orlando 🏌️⛳
It was a beautiful day with perfect weather, wonderful company, a thrilling auction, and delicious food, hosted at the stunning Brookwater Golf & Country Club
Thank you, Nash and everyone who came to the event for your generous support, and special thanks to the event supporters: Bank Commonwealth, MGD, MBL, Compnow, , mprivate Capital, NIK Senapati, McConaghy Group, Alan Salpietro Jalroy Group, Herron Todd White, WTW, Benstead Holaway, Arvind Rohit Bhasin, Colonial First State , DeepFile, , Astute, Vivek Parikh, Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers, Sid and Praveen SAP Capital, Home Loans , Stonebridge, GBB, COPIA Investment Partners, Impactful Leaders Institute, Mahindra, and
18/09/2025
After more than 16 years of dedicated leadership, our CEO, Alan Smith has commenced his retirement. Under Alan’s leadership AEIOU Foundation has grown by 8 centres, crossed borders to ACT and SA, expanded service offering, advocated for countless families, created many strong partnerships and made a great difference in the lives of children with autism.
We are incredibly grateful for everything Alan has done for AEIOU and the team behind AEIOU, and we wish him all the best in the new life chapter with his family.
While we prepare to share details of Alan’s successor in the coming weeks, our Chief Financial Officer, David Doxey, will serve as Acting CEO to ensure a smooth transition.
Please join us in thanking Alan for his outstanding contribution and wishing him all the best in retirement 💙
11/09/2025
Today, we officially turned the first sod on AEIOU’s brand-new purpose-built Camira centre! An incredible milestone that will expand autism-specific early intervention supports for children in Ipswich and Brisbane’s southwest 💙
This exciting development has been made possible through the $5.9 million Queensland Government investment and the generosity of our philanthropic partners and community supporters.
Thank you to all our guests who joined us to celebrate this milestone. Special thanks to Charis Mullen MP, Councillor Nicole Jonic - Ipswich City Council, Hutchinson Builders, Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation, the AEIOU Board, and Georgia for sharing her family story about the impact of AEIOU.
The new facility will include spacious classrooms, dedicated therapy rooms, a motor skills area, and a spacious outdoor playground, creating an environment where local children can learn, grow and thrive.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this project and to the Camira community for celebrating this milestone with us 💙
27/08/2025
A huge thank you to Dolphins NRL for your incredible support!
This morning, we welcomed Francis Molo and Isaiya Katoa at our centre, where they joined the children for a sunny morning filled with fun activities 🏉✨
Francis and Isaiya met some of our staff and children and learned more about what we do at AEIOU and how we support children with autism. From a colourful sensory activity to kicking the footy, the children loved every moment.
These visits mean so much to our children, families, and staff as they create unforgettable memories.
We’re so grateful for the Dolphins’ support and the smiles we shared with our centre! Thank you for the gifts that our families and staff will enjoy!
22/08/2025
AEIOU welcomes the announcement from Minister Mark Butler MP earlier this week of the Thriving Kids program for children with mild to moderate autism and developmental delay. This is an important step toward a more sustainable system, giving families access to the supports through Medicare and mainstream services.
Autism is lifelong, and every individual’s needs are different. While some autistic children can thrive with short-term supports that build confidence, social skills and learning strategies in mainstream education, autistic children with high support needs require intensive, specialised interventions that the NDIS was designed to deliver.
We urge the government to put safeguards in place to make sure no child with additional needs is left behind, with pathways to care, whether in the mainstream setting or specialised environment.
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We use this page to raise awareness and promote positive discussion about early intervention for children with autism. We welcome you to be part of the conversation, keeping in mind that this platform needs to remain a supportive environment for all involved.
As such, our Social Media Community Guidelines ensure that all discussions on our page are fair and appropriate for our community. Please review these guidelines before you jump into the dialogue and as they say: if in doubt, don’t post it!
If you have an enquiry outside of the scope of this page, please email communications@aeiou.org.au
AEIOU’s Social Media Community Guidelines
Privacy
As an organisation that is charged with protecting the safety and wellbeing of our children as part of our service, their privacy is our main priority. Please do not post any personal information which might identify either yourself or another person, child, family or staff member which is against the wishes of that person or their legal guardian.
Complaints or claims
Any reference to claims against a child or a staff member working with our children will be immediately removed from the page and you will be asked to make contact with us directly. If you have something important to discuss with us, please do so via the correct channels (e.g. with your Centre Manager, through Central Office or through our confidential online Feedback, Complaints and Compliments form).
Acceptable content
AEIOU accepts and encourages fair and appropriate content on this page, such as:
Informed debate and discussion;
Courteous, respectful and supportive comments; and
Freedom of expression and opinion.
Unacceptable content
AEIOU opposes and will not condone content on this page that is:
Misleading or inaccurate;
Threatening or harassing;
Defamatory, disrespectful, rude or profane;
Discouraging to others who want to engage;
Repetitive content which is consistently off-topic or judged to be "trolling";
Solicitations or advertisements;
Facilitating illegal activity; and/or
Hate speech which directly attacks others based on their race, ethnicity, nationality, religious beliefs, s*xual orientation, s*x or gender identity, and/or disability or disease.
How we moderate
As the administrators of AEIOU Foundation’s official page, we reserve the right to moderate and remove content we deem to be inappropriate or offensive. If we do so, we’ll make sure you are aware what has occurred. If we find ourselves removing your content in accordance with these Community Guidelines on a regular basis, we may be required to block you from our page for a period of time.
If you believe your content should not have been removed, please contact the AEIOU Communications Team at communications@aeiou.org.au.
For information on Facebook’s community standards, go to: https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards
For digital media best practice codes and guidelines from the Advertising Standards Bureau (ASB), Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) or the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), please go to:
