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Easy Ride Patient Transport, Gold
Run by people who have been through single parenting and parenting a child with a disability themselves.
Evenings and weekends
Autism and neurodivergent family life support in Australia
For autistic people and families raising neurodivergent kids. Talk with people in Australia who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Help for autism and neurodivergent family life in Australia
Charity🇦🇺
Sydney Community Food Hub, Sydney
A small team supporting caregiver burnout and empty nest. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
CharityFreeWorldwide
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Resources by and for autistic people.
Professional
Psychology Today therapist directory
Search therapists by location, issue, insurance and price.
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Bruce Counselling
Run by people who have been through a loved one's addiction and family estrangement themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
ProfessionalFree🇦🇺
Keith Counselling, Cairns
We help people with single parenting and co-parenting after separation, in person in Cairns and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
ServiceLow cost🇦🇺
Steady Hands Care, Brisbane
Run by people who have been through parenting a struggling teen and caregiver burnout themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
CommunityLow cost🇦🇺
The Toowoomba Men's Shed
Run by people who have been through a loved one's addiction and caring for an aging parent themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
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Toowoomba Talking Therapies
A small team supporting parenting a struggling teen and caring for an aging parent. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
From people who came through it
“To the parent just starting out: I know it feels like you are the only one. The supermarket stares, the meltdowns, the same five foods. It is hard. But you will find your people. I found a support group online and it helped just to know others get it. Fight for the assessments, keep notes, and do not be afraid to ask for help. And look after yourself too. You cannot pour from an empty cup.”
sofiia.guitar · been through autism and neurodivergent family life“to whoever needs this: i was where you are two months ago. school refusal since september. this morning i sat in the garden with a coffee and felt ok. it came back for me a little at a time.”
Hailey R. · been through autism and neurodivergent family life“Hey. If you're just starting out with this, I won't pretend I've got it all sorted. Some days I still hide in the bathroom for five minutes. But you learn. You learn that the meltdown isn't naughtiness, it's overload. You learn which clothes work and which ones cause a fight. You learn to ignore the looks in the shop. Find one or two people who get it, even if it's online. And cut yourself some slack. You're doing more than you think.”
Elijah · been through autism and neurodivergent family life“For anyone new to this: I was right where you are not that long ago, about a year. It was sensory stuff with clothes and labels and I couldn't see past it. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.”
A member · been through autism and neurodivergent family life