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Community fundraising
reaches new heights!
There is not a day that goes by at the Autism
SA Head office where someone calls us to
say they want to help raise funds to support
people living with an ASD.
involved in fundraising. If you are interested in
being involved or making a difference through
fundraising, please contact Jessica at Autism SA
on (08) 8379 6976 or visit autismsa.org.au.
There are some great people in our community,
out there raising funds and awareness and
doing great things to make a positive difference.
Below we share stories from two people
in the Autism SA community who have
experienced first hand what it’s like to get
Please remember that to raise funds on behalf
of Autism SA, you need to sign up with us and
receive an official Authority to Raise Funds
letter. The application process is simple and
helps us to assist you and maximizes your
fundraising efforts.
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On Saturday 26th May 2012, Melanie hosted
the Body Feel Good Day Market at the
Freemasons Centre in Broadview. Melanie
helped to raise lots of positive awareness with
more than 28 stalls set up on the day, selling a
range of products from aroma therapy candles,
cupcakes and jewellery.
“It was five months of hard work and
dedication but it’s all for a very worthy cause,”
says Melanie, “…we are even considering
holding another event in September 2012.”
Her dedication and commitment to the cause
helped Melanie to raise more than $264 in
support of the work of Autism SA.
A big job well done to Melanie!
Alex raises more than
a sweat at the Victor
Harbor Triathlon
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD): An
Introduction JULY 18
Understanding Sensory
Integration JULY 23
iPads and Apps for
children with special
needs JULY 24
Enhancing Communication
using Visual Supports
for Students with an
ASD AUGUST 6
Best Practice for
Engaging Students with
an Autism Spectrum
Disorder AUGUST 13
Alex Ferguson with daughters Jade and Lucy.
Sourced from The Times - Victor Harbor.
Autism SA supporter and fundraiser, Alex
Ferguson, took part in the Asics Victor Harbor
Triathlon that was held on Sunday 11 March 2012.
With lots of training and a bit of fundraising
support from Autism SA and Everyday Hero,
Alex helped to raise more than $1000 in
support of Autism SA. ‘I had a great time,
doing something that I loved, all in an effort
to make a positive difference to support the
work of Autism SA,’ says Alex.
Proactive Prevention
of Meltdowns for
students with an ASD
SEPTEMBER 10
Increasing Social Success
for students with an
ASD SEPTEMBER 17
Keyword Signing
NOVEMBER 15
The Power of Peers:
Raising awareness of
ASD in the classroom
NOVEMBER 20
Video Modeling for
Social Development
Intervention NOVEMBER 21
Stressed to the Max and
Emotional Regulation
NOVEMBER 26
Complex Case Management
for students with an
ASD NOVEMBER 26
Supporting Students
with an ASD for SSO/
ESO’s NOVEMBER 27
Setting students with
an ASD up for success in
2013! DECEMBER 3
Autism SA is a leader in the field of Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD). All workshops
are conducted at 262 Marion Road, Netley.
For more information or to register, please visit
www.autismsa.org.au or call the Autism SA Info
Line on 1300 288 476.
Mates race for a cause
Article courtesy of The Islander – Kangaroo Island.
Written by Catherine Murphy 14 June, 2012
Ten years ago two island mates, Ralph Turbill
and Aaron Wilksch, bought an old motorcycle
as a restoration project.
They have now reignited their dream to ride
this motocross side car with a 650cc Kawasaki
four stroke motor in the ‘24 hour trial’, the
longest-running off-road motorbike race in
Australia.
The ‘24 hour trial’ is Australia’s ultimate
endurance/reliability trial. It begins this year at
Kapunda on July 14 and continues over four laps
of about 250km each, finishing 24 hours later.
2012
Calendar
of Events
June
“It would be great to give a little bit back to
Autism SA as they do a great job helping us
and other families dealing with similar, daily
struggles.”
Autism SA Recognition Awards
Presentation Ceremony
To raise money, a raffle will be drawn at the end
of August and will include prizes from Sealink
(a return trip for two with a car); the Aurora
Ozone (accommodation); Michael Pengilly
(either lunch or dinner with Mr Pengilly at
Parliament House); Springs Road Wines (a box
of wine); and Sunset Winery (wines). Mr Turbill
and Mr Wilksch will also
sell raffle tickets at the ‘24 hour trial’.
If you would like to make a donation
(dollars or raffle prizes) please email
jdamptyltd@bigpond.com
August 9
Full Day Carol Gray Workshop –
Taming the Social Context Jungle
August 24
Autism SA presents 80’s Pizza and
Pictionary Night
August 25
Norwood vs. Eagles at Coopers
Stadium
October 12
Adventures on the High Tea
2013 EVENTS
August 8 – 10
True Colours - Asia Pacific Autism
Conference 2013
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE BRILLIANT.
Office Hours 9:00am-5:00pm
262 Marion Road, Netley
PO Box 304, MARLESTON DC SA 5033
Phone (08) 8379 6976 Fax (08) 8338 1216
Info Line 1300 288 476 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
admin@autismsa.org.au
Disclaimer The views expressed in
‘The Autiser’ and any enclosures are not
necessarily those of Autism SA. Information is
presented in the interest of providing a range
of alternatives. Inclusion in ‘The Autiser’ does
not imply endorsement by Autism SA.
Join Team Autism SA in
the 2012 Sunday MailCity-Bay Fun Run
It’s that time of year again to dust off your
walking (or running) shoes and start training
for this year’s Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run!
July 20
Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run
2012 Autism SA
Christmas Card Sales
Autism Month – April 2012
Autism SA Tax Time Appeal
September 16
For further information or to make a
purchase, please call Autism SA on
(08) 8379 6976 or visit www.autismsa.org.au.
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part in this race was to raise money for Autism
SA, “which is an organisation my wife Cristy and
I have had contact with through Aiden, our sixyear-old son who attends school in Kingscote”.
2012 Autism SA Christmas Cards are now
available to purchase through Autism SA.
Cards are $9.00 for a pack of ten.
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During Autism Month – April 2012, Autism SA
representatives were busy in our community
setting up awareness stands and listening to
stories from people in the public who face the
challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders on a
daily basis.
Some of the highlights included an awareness
stall at the Marion Shopping Centre (pictured
above), a stall at the Guide Dogs SA/NT Paws
Parade (pictured below), lots of positive media
coverage by ABC local and regional radio, ABC
online, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser and
The Messenger Community News. For a list
of media coverage from Autism Month – April
2012, please visit www.autismsa.org.au.
We appreciate the support of the South
Australian media that help us to raise
awareness in the public sphere and we are
grateful for the stories that families and
individuals shared with us during the month of
April. Remember – raising awareness doesn’t
stop at the end of April – everyday is an
opportunity to share your story and educate
someone who might not understand what it’s
like to live with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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This year we need your help to make an
impact! Autism SA needs your help to raise
funds and awareness of Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASDs) to continue to support more
than 6,200 South Australians living with an ASD.
We invite you to register to walk or run with
Team Autism SA - the more people who join,
the more impact and awareness we can raise.
To join the team is easy – simply visit www.
city-bay.org.au and select ‘Team Autism SA’ to
join our 2012 Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run
team. Once you’ve registered, please remember
to send a copy of your online receipt to
dpalmer@autismsa.org.au so we can send you
a 2012 Team Autism SA City-Bay pack.
Please note: It’s important to ‘check’ the box
that says ‘I give permission for your team
coordinator to contact me’ so Autism SA
can send you complimentary merchandise
and details about where to meet for a
complimentary breakfast after the fun run.
What are the benefits of joining Team
Autism SA? Not only will you be helping
to raise much needed awareness of Autism
Spectrum Disorders, you will have a chance
to fundraise on behalf of Autism SA, receive a
complimentary t-shirt, Autism SA merchandise
and a delicious complimentary barbecue
breakfast after the fun run.
How do I fundraise during the 2012 Sunday
Mail City-Bay Fun Run? Simply visit www.
everydayhero.com.au to set up an online
fundraising page or contact dpalmer@
autismsa.org.au for a paper copy fundraising
pack. Remember to select Autism SA as your
charity of choice!
For further information about the 2012
Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run and joining
Team Autism SA, please contact Jessica on
(08) 8379 6976.
The Norwood Football
Club is proudly
supporting Autism SA
ceo’s corner
The world is changing
rapidly. Major reform
for the disability
sector and not-forprofit organisations is
occurring and Autism
SA is endeavouring to
ensure that the reforms
maximise outcomes
and opportunities for
the autism spectrum
community.
I am pleased to announce that the State
Government showed a clear commitment
to supporting the NDIS and putting more
funding to disability services in handing down
the State budget on the 31st May. The budget
includes an additional $212.5m over 5 years
made up of:
•$106.1m for critical need (especially areas
like accommodation and respite)
•$61.5m for disability housing construction
•$21.6m to finalise closure of Strathmont
and support people in the community
•$20m for a NDIS launch site
•$23m for a community visitors scheme and
•$1m (over the next 2 years) for sector
support to transition to individualised
funding.
The State Government reported that this is
the largest increase in government funding
for disability in 25 years.
But what does all this mean for the autism
spectrum community?
At a national level, there is a strong
commitment from the Australian
Government to progress the National
Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The
Federal Budget, handed down in early May,
commits the Commonwealth to spending
$1 billion over four years to establish
four launch sites for the NDIS. There is an
expectation that States and Territories will
also contribute new recurrent funding to
individual support packages under a NDIS.
More information about the NDIS is available
at www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au
There are still many unanswered questions
for people with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder and their families about the
proposed NDIS and the additional funding
from the State Government. What we
do know is that every day and all across
Australia, each and every one of us strive
to ensure that people living with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder achieve their potential.
Regardless of who we are and what we
do, we all know that there is never enough
funding to make sure that everyone with
an Autism Spectrum Disorder can access
essential support, therapy, equipment, early
intervention and training. People with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and their families must
have greater access to funding and greater
choice and control about the type of services
they receive and how their funding is spent.
Autism SA is actively involved in informing
government of the needs, issues and
concerns of people with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder and their families. The State-wide
Autism Project that we are undertaking is
giving us great information about the range
of service issues and service gaps that people
experience. Thanks to all the professionals
and families who completed the on-line
survey or engaged in focus groups to inform
this process.
Autism SA is also active in national roles
to inform and advise government about
some of the potential issues for a NDIS. It is
critical that the unique needs and complex
characteristics of ASD be considered
within all elements of the design and
implementation of the NDIS to ensure that
families and individuals experience a service
response that is sensitive to their need and
context.
The Board of Autism SA has undertaken a
review of our constitution and governance
structure. It is clear that the current and
foreseeable challenges that await us support
a shift to a company limited by guarantee
structure. Our aim is to ensure improved
outcomes and opportunities for people living
with ASD. A Special General Meeting will
be called in the near future to ensure the
effective transition to a company structure.
We have also embarked on a significant
project to implement a new database that
will enhance direct service delivery and
improve business processes. Autism SA is
highly regulated and is required to report a
range of different data to different funders
and organisations. This can be a time
consuming process and we aim to ensure
that efficiencies can be found to enable us to
devote more time to direct services.
This project has highlighted a number
of issues that we want to address, but in
particular, communication with families
and individuals with ASD has become a
key consideration. The Autism SA Infomail
Electronic Newsletter is a key mechanism
for distributing information, and as
more communication becomes electronic,
I encourage you all to subscribe to
the Infomail via our website
www.autismsa.org.au/subscribe.
We look forward to the challenges that
lay ahead and in ensuring that the autism
community is well represented in the
significant reforms occurring across the
disability sector.
Fashion Under the Stars
Please enclose this form with your
cheque, money order or credit card
details and post to:
Autism SA
PO Box 304, MARLESTON DC SA 5033
Mr
Mrs Miss Ms
Name
Address
Autism SA is very pleased to announce that
the Norwood Football Club have ‘come
onboard’ and are helping us to raise much
needed funds and awareness via the 2012
SANFL competition.
We are thrilled to have been able to secure
the very talented player - Jace Bode as our
Ambassador and the club has agiven Autism
SA the opportunity to have volunteers
collecting donations at the gates of
Norwood vs. Eagles at Coopers Stadium in
August 2012. Join us at the games and help us
to raise much needed awareness. In addition,
Jace will be raising awareness whenever
possible and will attend our key events when
necessary.
On Friday 11th May 2012, Autism SA, in
conjunction with the Autism SA Volunteer
Events Committee, hosted ‘Fashion Under the
Stars’ at The Observatory Function Centre
as a platform to raise positive awareness
and funds and give girls, their mothers and
friends a chance to enjoy a fun night out in
celebration of Mother’s Day.
The night featured two pampering stalls by
Jurlique and Zoya, flower arrangements by
Embellish, jewellery by Suede Online and El
Minara Jewellery, lingerie by Intimode and a
lolly buffet by Robern Menz. The highlight of
the evening was a fashion parade presented
by the Army of Autism Awareness Angels who
modelled garments from Little Fuchsia, Suede
Online, Mai Loui and Boo Radley.
Autism SA would like to thank everyone
involved who helped to make the night a
success including The Autism SA Volunteer
Events Committee, our MC and Autism SA
Ambassador – Nathan Strempel, the guests
and all the generous sponsors including: DBG
Technologies, Pro Show, Little Fuchsia, Suede
Online, Mai Loui, Boo Radley, Orbe Hair and
Beauty, The Observatory, Intimode, Embellish,
and The Army of Autism Awareness Angels.
Postcode
Phone
Mobile
Email
Amount of donation:
We are looking forward to a long and
supportive partnership with Norwood
Football Club and are sure that Autism SA
clients will enjoy the benefits of this joint
venture.
$25
$35
$50
$250
$500
$
Visa
Mastercard
Card No.
/
/
Expiry Date
/
$100
/
Name of card holder
Go the Redlegs!
Signature
Please complete details on the reverse side of this form.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Autism SA presents ‘80’s
Pizza and Pictionary
Night’ AUGUST 24
For just $25 per person, your team of four
guests can compete in a giant game of
Pictionary™ like you’ve never seen before.
The night will feature an 80’s Disco Dance
floor (fun for the whole family) from 10.00pm
until midnight. The event will include many
activities including raffles and a silent auction plenty of chances to win some great prizes!
Jon Martin,
CEO
Autism SA is proud to be a Quality Assured
Organisation. Autism SA has successfully
achieved accreditation at Level 2 of the
Service Excellence Program.
The Service Excellence Program is a
joint Government-funded initiative of the
Department for Families and Communities
and Department of Health.
Regular Email Updates Our Information
Email Service is popular with families and
professionals alike. To receive regular email
updates on Autism SA activities, as well as
the electoronic version of The Autiser,
please email: infomail@autismsa.org.au
So come dressed in your best 80’s disco
outfits for some wholesome fun at this family
friendly event and relive some of that 80’s
nostalgia, all in support of Autism SA.
For further details please call Autism SA on
8462 0653 or email jbostock@autismsa.org.au.
If you wish to make a donation online you can
do so by visiting our online fundraising page
at: drawtismAutismSA.gofundraise.com.au
Major Sponsors
To make a booking for your team of
four please visit www.autismsa.org.au or
call Jessica on (08) 8379 6976.
Can you volunteer on the night? We are currently
recruiting volunteers to assist. If you are able to
help out, please email jbostock@autismsa.org.au
to apply for a volunteer position at the event.
This event is held as a part of Drawtism™: Play
Pictionary™ for autism as a platform to raise
awareness and funds for Autism SA.
The Norwood Football
Club is proudly
supporting Autism SA
ceo’s corner
The world is changing
rapidly. Major reform
for the disability
sector and not-forprofit organisations is
occurring and Autism
SA is endeavouring to
ensure that the reforms
maximise outcomes
and opportunities for
the autism spectrum
community.
I am pleased to announce that the State
Government showed a clear commitment
to supporting the NDIS and putting more
funding to disability services in handing down
the State budget on the 31st May. The budget
includes an additional $212.5m over 5 years
made up of:
•$106.1m for critical need (especially areas
like accommodation and respite)
•$61.5m for disability housing construction
•$21.6m to finalise closure of Strathmont
and support people in the community
•$20m for a NDIS launch site
•$23m for a community visitors scheme and
•$1m (over the next 2 years) for sector
support to transition to individualised
funding.
The State Government reported that this is
the largest increase in government funding
for disability in 25 years.
But what does all this mean for the autism
spectrum community?
At a national level, there is a strong
commitment from the Australian
Government to progress the National
Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The
Federal Budget, handed down in early May,
commits the Commonwealth to spending
$1 billion over four years to establish
four launch sites for the NDIS. There is an
expectation that States and Territories will
also contribute new recurrent funding to
individual support packages under a NDIS.
More information about the NDIS is available
at www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au
There are still many unanswered questions
for people with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder and their families about the
proposed NDIS and the additional funding
from the State Government. What we
do know is that every day and all across
Australia, each and every one of us strive
to ensure that people living with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder achieve their potential.
Regardless of who we are and what we
do, we all know that there is never enough
funding to make sure that everyone with
an Autism Spectrum Disorder can access
essential support, therapy, equipment, early
intervention and training. People with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and their families must
have greater access to funding and greater
choice and control about the type of services
they receive and how their funding is spent.
Autism SA is actively involved in informing
government of the needs, issues and
concerns of people with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder and their families. The State-wide
Autism Project that we are undertaking is
giving us great information about the range
of service issues and service gaps that people
experience. Thanks to all the professionals
and families who completed the on-line
survey or engaged in focus groups to inform
this process.
Autism SA is also active in national roles
to inform and advise government about
some of the potential issues for a NDIS. It is
critical that the unique needs and complex
characteristics of ASD be considered
within all elements of the design and
implementation of the NDIS to ensure that
families and individuals experience a service
response that is sensitive to their need and
context.
The Board of Autism SA has undertaken a
review of our constitution and governance
structure. It is clear that the current and
foreseeable challenges that await us support
a shift to a company limited by guarantee
structure. Our aim is to ensure improved
outcomes and opportunities for people living
with ASD. A Special General Meeting will
be called in the near future to ensure the
effective transition to a company structure.
We have also embarked on a significant
project to implement a new database that
will enhance direct service delivery and
improve business processes. Autism SA is
highly regulated and is required to report a
range of different data to different funders
and organisations. This can be a time
consuming process and we aim to ensure
that efficiencies can be found to enable us to
devote more time to direct services.
This project has highlighted a number
of issues that we want to address, but in
particular, communication with families
and individuals with ASD has become a
key consideration. The Autism SA Infomail
Electronic Newsletter is a key mechanism
for distributing information, and as
more communication becomes electronic,
I encourage you all to subscribe to
the Infomail via our website
www.autismsa.org.au/subscribe.
We look forward to the challenges that
lay ahead and in ensuring that the autism
community is well represented in the
significant reforms occurring across the
disability sector.
Fashion Under the Stars
Please enclose this form with your
cheque, money order or credit card
details and post to:
Autism SA
PO Box 304, MARLESTON DC SA 5033
Mr
Mrs Miss Ms
Name
Address
Autism SA is very pleased to announce that
the Norwood Football Club have ‘come
onboard’ and are helping us to raise much
needed funds and awareness via the 2012
SANFL competition.
We are thrilled to have been able to secure
the very talented player - Jace Bode as our
Ambassador and the club has agiven Autism
SA the opportunity to have volunteers
collecting donations at the gates of
Norwood vs. Eagles at Coopers Stadium in
August 2012. Join us at the games and help us
to raise much needed awareness. In addition,
Jace will be raising awareness whenever
possible and will attend our key events when
necessary.
On Friday 11th May 2012, Autism SA, in
conjunction with the Autism SA Volunteer
Events Committee, hosted ‘Fashion Under the
Stars’ at The Observatory Function Centre
as a platform to raise positive awareness
and funds and give girls, their mothers and
friends a chance to enjoy a fun night out in
celebration of Mother’s Day.
The night featured two pampering stalls by
Jurlique and Zoya, flower arrangements by
Embellish, jewellery by Suede Online and El
Minara Jewellery, lingerie by Intimode and a
lolly buffet by Robern Menz. The highlight of
the evening was a fashion parade presented
by the Army of Autism Awareness Angels who
modelled garments from Little Fuchsia, Suede
Online, Mai Loui and Boo Radley.
Autism SA would like to thank everyone
involved who helped to make the night a
success including The Autism SA Volunteer
Events Committee, our MC and Autism SA
Ambassador – Nathan Strempel, the guests
and all the generous sponsors including: DBG
Technologies, Pro Show, Little Fuchsia, Suede
Online, Mai Loui, Boo Radley, Orbe Hair and
Beauty, The Observatory, Intimode, Embellish,
and The Army of Autism Awareness Angels.
Postcode
Phone
Mobile
Email
Amount of donation:
We are looking forward to a long and
supportive partnership with Norwood
Football Club and are sure that Autism SA
clients will enjoy the benefits of this joint
venture.
$25
$35
$50
$250
$500
$
Visa
Mastercard
Card No.
/
/
Expiry Date
/
$100
/
Name of card holder
Go the Redlegs!
Signature
Please complete details on the reverse side of this form.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Autism SA presents ‘80’s
Pizza and Pictionary
Night’ AUGUST 24
For just $25 per person, your team of four
guests can compete in a giant game of
Pictionary™ like you’ve never seen before.
The night will feature an 80’s Disco Dance
floor (fun for the whole family) from 10.00pm
until midnight. The event will include many
activities including raffles and a silent auction plenty of chances to win some great prizes!
Jon Martin,
CEO
Autism SA is proud to be a Quality Assured
Organisation. Autism SA has successfully
achieved accreditation at Level 2 of the
Service Excellence Program.
The Service Excellence Program is a
joint Government-funded initiative of the
Department for Families and Communities
and Department of Health.
Regular Email Updates Our Information
Email Service is popular with families and
professionals alike. To receive regular email
updates on Autism SA activities, as well as
the electoronic version of The Autiser,
please email: infomail@autismsa.org.au
So come dressed in your best 80’s disco
outfits for some wholesome fun at this family
friendly event and relive some of that 80’s
nostalgia, all in support of Autism SA.
For further details please call Autism SA on
8462 0653 or email jbostock@autismsa.org.au.
If you wish to make a donation online you can
do so by visiting our online fundraising page
at: drawtismAutismSA.gofundraise.com.au
Major Sponsors
To make a booking for your team of
four please visit www.autismsa.org.au or
call Jessica on (08) 8379 6976.
Can you volunteer on the night? We are currently
recruiting volunteers to assist. If you are able to
help out, please email jbostock@autismsa.org.au
to apply for a volunteer position at the event.
This event is held as a part of Drawtism™: Play
Pictionary™ for autism as a platform to raise
awareness and funds for Autism SA.
The Norwood Football
Club is proudly
supporting Autism SA
ceo’s corner
The world is changing
rapidly. Major reform
for the disability
sector and not-forprofit organisations is
occurring and Autism
SA is endeavouring to
ensure that the reforms
maximise outcomes
and opportunities for
the autism spectrum
community.
I am pleased to announce that the State
Government showed a clear commitment
to supporting the NDIS and putting more
funding to disability services in handing down
the State budget on the 31st May. The budget
includes an additional $212.5m over 5 years
made up of:
•$106.1m for critical need (especially areas
like accommodation and respite)
•$61.5m for disability housing construction
•$21.6m to finalise closure of Strathmont
and support people in the community
•$20m for a NDIS launch site
•$23m for a community visitors scheme and
•$1m (over the next 2 years) for sector
support to transition to individualised
funding.
The State Government reported that this is
the largest increase in government funding
for disability in 25 years.
But what does all this mean for the autism
spectrum community?
At a national level, there is a strong
commitment from the Australian
Government to progress the National
Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The
Federal Budget, handed down in early May,
commits the Commonwealth to spending
$1 billion over four years to establish
four launch sites for the NDIS. There is an
expectation that States and Territories will
also contribute new recurrent funding to
individual support packages under a NDIS.
More information about the NDIS is available
at www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au
There are still many unanswered questions
for people with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder and their families about the
proposed NDIS and the additional funding
from the State Government. What we
do know is that every day and all across
Australia, each and every one of us strive
to ensure that people living with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder achieve their potential.
Regardless of who we are and what we
do, we all know that there is never enough
funding to make sure that everyone with
an Autism Spectrum Disorder can access
essential support, therapy, equipment, early
intervention and training. People with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and their families must
have greater access to funding and greater
choice and control about the type of services
they receive and how their funding is spent.
Autism SA is actively involved in informing
government of the needs, issues and
concerns of people with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder and their families. The State-wide
Autism Project that we are undertaking is
giving us great information about the range
of service issues and service gaps that people
experience. Thanks to all the professionals
and families who completed the on-line
survey or engaged in focus groups to inform
this process.
Autism SA is also active in national roles
to inform and advise government about
some of the potential issues for a NDIS. It is
critical that the unique needs and complex
characteristics of ASD be considered
within all elements of the design and
implementation of the NDIS to ensure that
families and individuals experience a service
response that is sensitive to their need and
context.
The Board of Autism SA has undertaken a
review of our constitution and governance
structure. It is clear that the current and
foreseeable challenges that await us support
a shift to a company limited by guarantee
structure. Our aim is to ensure improved
outcomes and opportunities for people living
with ASD. A Special General Meeting will
be called in the near future to ensure the
effective transition to a company structure.
We have also embarked on a significant
project to implement a new database that
will enhance direct service delivery and
improve business processes. Autism SA is
highly regulated and is required to report a
range of different data to different funders
and organisations. This can be a time
consuming process and we aim to ensure
that efficiencies can be found to enable us to
devote more time to direct services.
This project has highlighted a number
of issues that we want to address, but in
particular, communication with families
and individuals with ASD has become a
key consideration. The Autism SA Infomail
Electronic Newsletter is a key mechanism
for distributing information, and as
more communication becomes electronic,
I encourage you all to subscribe to
the Infomail via our website
www.autismsa.org.au/subscribe.
We look forward to the challenges that
lay ahead and in ensuring that the autism
community is well represented in the
significant reforms occurring across the
disability sector.
Fashion Under the Stars
Please enclose this form with your
cheque, money order or credit card
details and post to:
Autism SA
PO Box 304, MARLESTON DC SA 5033
Mr
Mrs Miss Ms
Name
Address
Autism SA is very pleased to announce that
the Norwood Football Club have ‘come
onboard’ and are helping us to raise much
needed funds and awareness via the 2012
SANFL competition.
We are thrilled to have been able to secure
the very talented player - Jace Bode as our
Ambassador and the club has agiven Autism
SA the opportunity to have volunteers
collecting donations at the gates of
Norwood vs. Eagles at Coopers Stadium in
August 2012. Join us at the games and help us
to raise much needed awareness. In addition,
Jace will be raising awareness whenever
possible and will attend our key events when
necessary.
On Friday 11th May 2012, Autism SA, in
conjunction with the Autism SA Volunteer
Events Committee, hosted ‘Fashion Under the
Stars’ at The Observatory Function Centre
as a platform to raise positive awareness
and funds and give girls, their mothers and
friends a chance to enjoy a fun night out in
celebration of Mother’s Day.
The night featured two pampering stalls by
Jurlique and Zoya, flower arrangements by
Embellish, jewellery by Suede Online and El
Minara Jewellery, lingerie by Intimode and a
lolly buffet by Robern Menz. The highlight of
the evening was a fashion parade presented
by the Army of Autism Awareness Angels who
modelled garments from Little Fuchsia, Suede
Online, Mai Loui and Boo Radley.
Autism SA would like to thank everyone
involved who helped to make the night a
success including The Autism SA Volunteer
Events Committee, our MC and Autism SA
Ambassador – Nathan Strempel, the guests
and all the generous sponsors including: DBG
Technologies, Pro Show, Little Fuchsia, Suede
Online, Mai Loui, Boo Radley, Orbe Hair and
Beauty, The Observatory, Intimode, Embellish,
and The Army of Autism Awareness Angels.
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Phone
Mobile
Email
Amount of donation:
We are looking forward to a long and
supportive partnership with Norwood
Football Club and are sure that Autism SA
clients will enjoy the benefits of this joint
venture.
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CORPORATE PARTNERS
Autism SA presents ‘80’s
Pizza and Pictionary
Night’ AUGUST 24
For just $25 per person, your team of four
guests can compete in a giant game of
Pictionary™ like you’ve never seen before.
The night will feature an 80’s Disco Dance
floor (fun for the whole family) from 10.00pm
until midnight. The event will include many
activities including raffles and a silent auction plenty of chances to win some great prizes!
Jon Martin,
CEO
Autism SA is proud to be a Quality Assured
Organisation. Autism SA has successfully
achieved accreditation at Level 2 of the
Service Excellence Program.
The Service Excellence Program is a
joint Government-funded initiative of the
Department for Families and Communities
and Department of Health.
Regular Email Updates Our Information
Email Service is popular with families and
professionals alike. To receive regular email
updates on Autism SA activities, as well as
the electoronic version of The Autiser,
please email: infomail@autismsa.org.au
So come dressed in your best 80’s disco
outfits for some wholesome fun at this family
friendly event and relive some of that 80’s
nostalgia, all in support of Autism SA.
For further details please call Autism SA on
8462 0653 or email jbostock@autismsa.org.au.
If you wish to make a donation online you can
do so by visiting our online fundraising page
at: drawtismAutismSA.gofundraise.com.au
Major Sponsors
To make a booking for your team of
four please visit www.autismsa.org.au or
call Jessica on (08) 8379 6976.
Can you volunteer on the night? We are currently
recruiting volunteers to assist. If you are able to
help out, please email jbostock@autismsa.org.au
to apply for a volunteer position at the event.
This event is held as a part of Drawtism™: Play
Pictionary™ for autism as a platform to raise
awareness and funds for Autism SA.
I authorise Autism SA to make automatic
deductions from my credit card, until
further notice, to the value of:
$
once
monthly
quarterly
semi-annually
annually
Community fundraising
reaches new heights!
There is not a day that goes by at the Autism
SA Head office where someone calls us to
say they want to help raise funds to support
people living with an ASD.
involved in fundraising. If you are interested in
being involved or making a difference through
fundraising, please contact Jessica at Autism SA
on (08) 8379 6976 or visit autismsa.org.au.
There are some great people in our community,
out there raising funds and awareness and
doing great things to make a positive difference.
Below we share stories from two people
in the Autism SA community who have
experienced first hand what it’s like to get
Please remember that to raise funds on behalf
of Autism SA, you need to sign up with us and
receive an official Authority to Raise Funds
letter. The application process is simple and
helps us to assist you and maximizes your
fundraising efforts.
Melanie’s feeling good
about fundraising!
Please send me more information about:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Asperger’s syndrome
Diagnostic Services
Spectrum Advisory Services
Early Intervention Services
Early Intervention Services – Helping
Children with Autism Package
School Inclusion Program
Training at Autism SA
Respite
Day Options
Autism SA respects your privacy.
If you do not wish to receive any
further mail, please tick this box.
Please complete details on
the reverse side of this form.
On Saturday 26th May 2012, Melanie hosted
the Body Feel Good Day Market at the
Freemasons Centre in Broadview. Melanie
helped to raise lots of positive awareness with
more than 28 stalls set up on the day, selling a
range of products from aroma therapy candles,
cupcakes and jewellery.
“It was five months of hard work and
dedication but it’s all for a very worthy cause,”
says Melanie, “…we are even considering
holding another event in September 2012.”
Her dedication and commitment to the cause
helped Melanie to raise more than $264 in
support of the work of Autism SA.
A big job well done to Melanie!
Alex raises more than
a sweat at the Victor
Harbor Triathlon
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD): An
Introduction JULY 18
Understanding Sensory
Integration JULY 23
iPads and Apps for
children with special
needs JULY 24
Enhancing Communication
using Visual Supports
for Students with an
ASD AUGUST 6
Best Practice for
Engaging Students with
an Autism Spectrum
Disorder AUGUST 13
Alex Ferguson with daughters Jade and Lucy.
Sourced from The Times - Victor Harbor.
Autism SA supporter and fundraiser, Alex
Ferguson, took part in the Asics Victor Harbor
Triathlon that was held on Sunday 11 March 2012.
With lots of training and a bit of fundraising
support from Autism SA and Everyday Hero,
Alex helped to raise more than $1000 in
support of Autism SA. ‘I had a great time,
doing something that I loved, all in an effort
to make a positive difference to support the
work of Autism SA,’ says Alex.
Proactive Prevention
of Meltdowns for
students with an ASD
SEPTEMBER 10
Increasing Social Success
for students with an
ASD SEPTEMBER 17
Keyword Signing
NOVEMBER 15
The Power of Peers:
Raising awareness of
ASD in the classroom
NOVEMBER 20
Video Modeling for
Social Development
Intervention NOVEMBER 21
Stressed to the Max and
Emotional Regulation
NOVEMBER 26
Complex Case Management
for students with an
ASD NOVEMBER 26
Supporting Students
with an ASD for SSO/
ESO’s NOVEMBER 27
Setting students with
an ASD up for success in
2013! DECEMBER 3
Autism SA is a leader in the field of Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD). All workshops
are conducted at 262 Marion Road, Netley.
For more information or to register, please visit
www.autismsa.org.au or call the Autism SA Info
Line on 1300 288 476.
Mates race for a cause
Article courtesy of The Islander – Kangaroo Island.
Written by Catherine Murphy 14 June, 2012
Ten years ago two island mates, Ralph Turbill
and Aaron Wilksch, bought an old motorcycle
as a restoration project.
They have now reignited their dream to ride
this motocross side car with a 650cc Kawasaki
four stroke motor in the ‘24 hour trial’, the
longest-running off-road motorbike race in
Australia.
The ‘24 hour trial’ is Australia’s ultimate
endurance/reliability trial. It begins this year at
Kapunda on July 14 and continues over four laps
of about 250km each, finishing 24 hours later.
2012
Calendar
of Events
June
“It would be great to give a little bit back to
Autism SA as they do a great job helping us
and other families dealing with similar, daily
struggles.”
Autism SA Recognition Awards
Presentation Ceremony
To raise money, a raffle will be drawn at the end
of August and will include prizes from Sealink
(a return trip for two with a car); the Aurora
Ozone (accommodation); Michael Pengilly
(either lunch or dinner with Mr Pengilly at
Parliament House); Springs Road Wines (a box
of wine); and Sunset Winery (wines). Mr Turbill
and Mr Wilksch will also
sell raffle tickets at the ‘24 hour trial’.
If you would like to make a donation
(dollars or raffle prizes) please email
jdamptyltd@bigpond.com
August 9
Full Day Carol Gray Workshop –
Taming the Social Context Jungle
August 24
Autism SA presents 80’s Pizza and
Pictionary Night
August 25
Norwood vs. Eagles at Coopers
Stadium
October 12
Adventures on the High Tea
2013 EVENTS
August 8 – 10
True Colours - Asia Pacific Autism
Conference 2013
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE BRILLIANT.
Office Hours 9:00am-5:00pm
262 Marion Road, Netley
PO Box 304, MARLESTON DC SA 5033
Phone (08) 8379 6976 Fax (08) 8338 1216
Info Line 1300 288 476 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
admin@autismsa.org.au
Disclaimer The views expressed in
‘The Autiser’ and any enclosures are not
necessarily those of Autism SA. Information is
presented in the interest of providing a range
of alternatives. Inclusion in ‘The Autiser’ does
not imply endorsement by Autism SA.
Join Team Autism SA in
the 2012 Sunday MailCity-Bay Fun Run
It’s that time of year again to dust off your
walking (or running) shoes and start training
for this year’s Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run!
July 20
Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run
2012 Autism SA
Christmas Card Sales
Autism Month – April 2012
Autism SA Tax Time Appeal
September 16
For further information or to make a
purchase, please call Autism SA on
(08) 8379 6976 or visit www.autismsa.org.au.
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Mr Turbill said an extra inspiration for taking
part in this race was to raise money for Autism
SA, “which is an organisation my wife Cristy and
I have had contact with through Aiden, our sixyear-old son who attends school in Kingscote”.
2012 Autism SA Christmas Cards are now
available to purchase through Autism SA.
Cards are $9.00 for a pack of ten.
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W I N TE R 2 0 12
I WANT
TO HELP
AUTISM SA
During Autism Month – April 2012, Autism SA
representatives were busy in our community
setting up awareness stands and listening to
stories from people in the public who face the
challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders on a
daily basis.
Some of the highlights included an awareness
stall at the Marion Shopping Centre (pictured
above), a stall at the Guide Dogs SA/NT Paws
Parade (pictured below), lots of positive media
coverage by ABC local and regional radio, ABC
online, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser and
The Messenger Community News. For a list
of media coverage from Autism Month – April
2012, please visit www.autismsa.org.au.
We appreciate the support of the South
Australian media that help us to raise
awareness in the public sphere and we are
grateful for the stories that families and
individuals shared with us during the month of
April. Remember – raising awareness doesn’t
stop at the end of April – everyday is an
opportunity to share your story and educate
someone who might not understand what it’s
like to live with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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This year we need your help to make an
impact! Autism SA needs your help to raise
funds and awareness of Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASDs) to continue to support more
than 6,200 South Australians living with an ASD.
We invite you to register to walk or run with
Team Autism SA - the more people who join,
the more impact and awareness we can raise.
To join the team is easy – simply visit www.
city-bay.org.au and select ‘Team Autism SA’ to
join our 2012 Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run
team. Once you’ve registered, please remember
to send a copy of your online receipt to
dpalmer@autismsa.org.au so we can send you
a 2012 Team Autism SA City-Bay pack.
Please note: It’s important to ‘check’ the box
that says ‘I give permission for your team
coordinator to contact me’ so Autism SA
can send you complimentary merchandise
and details about where to meet for a
complimentary breakfast after the fun run.
What are the benefits of joining Team
Autism SA? Not only will you be helping
to raise much needed awareness of Autism
Spectrum Disorders, you will have a chance
to fundraise on behalf of Autism SA, receive a
complimentary t-shirt, Autism SA merchandise
and a delicious complimentary barbecue
breakfast after the fun run.
How do I fundraise during the 2012 Sunday
Mail City-Bay Fun Run? Simply visit www.
everydayhero.com.au to set up an online
fundraising page or contact dpalmer@
autismsa.org.au for a paper copy fundraising
pack. Remember to select Autism SA as your
charity of choice!
For further information about the 2012
Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run and joining
Team Autism SA, please contact Jessica on
(08) 8379 6976.
I authorise Autism SA to make automatic
deductions from my credit card, until
further notice, to the value of:
$
once
monthly
quarterly
semi-annually
annually
Community fundraising
reaches new heights!
There is not a day that goes by at the Autism
SA Head office where someone calls us to
say they want to help raise funds to support
people living with an ASD.
involved in fundraising. If you are interested in
being involved or making a difference through
fundraising, please contact Jessica at Autism SA
on (08) 8379 6976 or visit autismsa.org.au.
There are some great people in our community,
out there raising funds and awareness and
doing great things to make a positive difference.
Below we share stories from two people
in the Autism SA community who have
experienced first hand what it’s like to get
Please remember that to raise funds on behalf
of Autism SA, you need to sign up with us and
receive an official Authority to Raise Funds
letter. The application process is simple and
helps us to assist you and maximizes your
fundraising efforts.
Melanie’s feeling good
about fundraising!
Please send me more information about:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Asperger’s syndrome
Diagnostic Services
Spectrum Advisory Services
Early Intervention Services
Early Intervention Services – Helping
Children with Autism Package
School Inclusion Program
Training at Autism SA
Respite
Day Options
Autism SA respects your privacy.
If you do not wish to receive any
further mail, please tick this box.
Please complete details on
the reverse side of this form.
On Saturday 26th May 2012, Melanie hosted
the Body Feel Good Day Market at the
Freemasons Centre in Broadview. Melanie
helped to raise lots of positive awareness with
more than 28 stalls set up on the day, selling a
range of products from aroma therapy candles,
cupcakes and jewellery.
“It was five months of hard work and
dedication but it’s all for a very worthy cause,”
says Melanie, “…we are even considering
holding another event in September 2012.”
Her dedication and commitment to the cause
helped Melanie to raise more than $264 in
support of the work of Autism SA.
A big job well done to Melanie!
Alex raises more than
a sweat at the Victor
Harbor Triathlon
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD): An
Introduction JULY 18
Understanding Sensory
Integration JULY 23
iPads and Apps for
children with special
needs JULY 24
Enhancing Communication
using Visual Supports
for Students with an
ASD AUGUST 6
Best Practice for
Engaging Students with
an Autism Spectrum
Disorder AUGUST 13
Alex Ferguson with daughters Jade and Lucy.
Sourced from The Times - Victor Harbor.
Autism SA supporter and fundraiser, Alex
Ferguson, took part in the Asics Victor Harbor
Triathlon that was held on Sunday 11 March 2012.
With lots of training and a bit of fundraising
support from Autism SA and Everyday Hero,
Alex helped to raise more than $1000 in
support of Autism SA. ‘I had a great time,
doing something that I loved, all in an effort
to make a positive difference to support the
work of Autism SA,’ says Alex.
Proactive Prevention
of Meltdowns for
students with an ASD
SEPTEMBER 10
Increasing Social Success
for students with an
ASD SEPTEMBER 17
Keyword Signing
NOVEMBER 15
The Power of Peers:
Raising awareness of
ASD in the classroom
NOVEMBER 20
Video Modeling for
Social Development
Intervention NOVEMBER 21
Stressed to the Max and
Emotional Regulation
NOVEMBER 26
Complex Case Management
for students with an
ASD NOVEMBER 26
Supporting Students
with an ASD for SSO/
ESO’s NOVEMBER 27
Setting students with
an ASD up for success in
2013! DECEMBER 3
Autism SA is a leader in the field of Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD). All workshops
are conducted at 262 Marion Road, Netley.
For more information or to register, please visit
www.autismsa.org.au or call the Autism SA Info
Line on 1300 288 476.
Mates race for a cause
Article courtesy of The Islander – Kangaroo Island.
Written by Catherine Murphy 14 June, 2012
Ten years ago two island mates, Ralph Turbill
and Aaron Wilksch, bought an old motorcycle
as a restoration project.
They have now reignited their dream to ride
this motocross side car with a 650cc Kawasaki
four stroke motor in the ‘24 hour trial’, the
longest-running off-road motorbike race in
Australia.
The ‘24 hour trial’ is Australia’s ultimate
endurance/reliability trial. It begins this year at
Kapunda on July 14 and continues over four laps
of about 250km each, finishing 24 hours later.
2012
Calendar
of Events
June
“It would be great to give a little bit back to
Autism SA as they do a great job helping us
and other families dealing with similar, daily
struggles.”
Autism SA Recognition Awards
Presentation Ceremony
To raise money, a raffle will be drawn at the end
of August and will include prizes from Sealink
(a return trip for two with a car); the Aurora
Ozone (accommodation); Michael Pengilly
(either lunch or dinner with Mr Pengilly at
Parliament House); Springs Road Wines (a box
of wine); and Sunset Winery (wines). Mr Turbill
and Mr Wilksch will also
sell raffle tickets at the ‘24 hour trial’.
If you would like to make a donation
(dollars or raffle prizes) please email
jdamptyltd@bigpond.com
August 9
Full Day Carol Gray Workshop –
Taming the Social Context Jungle
August 24
Autism SA presents 80’s Pizza and
Pictionary Night
August 25
Norwood vs. Eagles at Coopers
Stadium
October 12
Adventures on the High Tea
2013 EVENTS
August 8 – 10
True Colours - Asia Pacific Autism
Conference 2013
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE BRILLIANT.
Office Hours 9:00am-5:00pm
262 Marion Road, Netley
PO Box 304, MARLESTON DC SA 5033
Phone (08) 8379 6976 Fax (08) 8338 1216
Info Line 1300 288 476 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
admin@autismsa.org.au
Disclaimer The views expressed in
‘The Autiser’ and any enclosures are not
necessarily those of Autism SA. Information is
presented in the interest of providing a range
of alternatives. Inclusion in ‘The Autiser’ does
not imply endorsement by Autism SA.
Join Team Autism SA in
the 2012 Sunday MailCity-Bay Fun Run
It’s that time of year again to dust off your
walking (or running) shoes and start training
for this year’s Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run!
July 20
Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run
2012 Autism SA
Christmas Card Sales
Autism Month – April 2012
Autism SA Tax Time Appeal
September 16
For further information or to make a
purchase, please call Autism SA on
(08) 8379 6976 or visit www.autismsa.org.au.
ently
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li
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Interve
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1,367 A
T he O fficia l N ews l etter of Au tism SA
Mr Turbill said an extra inspiration for taking
part in this race was to raise money for Autism
SA, “which is an organisation my wife Cristy and
I have had contact with through Aiden, our sixyear-old son who attends school in Kingscote”.
2012 Autism SA Christmas Cards are now
available to purchase through Autism SA.
Cards are $9.00 for a pack of ten.
6,221
The Autiser
W I N TE R 2 0 12
I WANT
TO HELP
AUTISM SA
During Autism Month – April 2012, Autism SA
representatives were busy in our community
setting up awareness stands and listening to
stories from people in the public who face the
challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders on a
daily basis.
Some of the highlights included an awareness
stall at the Marion Shopping Centre (pictured
above), a stall at the Guide Dogs SA/NT Paws
Parade (pictured below), lots of positive media
coverage by ABC local and regional radio, ABC
online, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser and
The Messenger Community News. For a list
of media coverage from Autism Month – April
2012, please visit www.autismsa.org.au.
We appreciate the support of the South
Australian media that help us to raise
awareness in the public sphere and we are
grateful for the stories that families and
individuals shared with us during the month of
April. Remember – raising awareness doesn’t
stop at the end of April – everyday is an
opportunity to share your story and educate
someone who might not understand what it’s
like to live with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
ECTS ONE
AUTISM AFFPLE AND IS A
THE
IN 100 PEO
LLENGE FOARRENTS,
DAILY CHA
L, THEIR PAND
INDIVIDUA
SISTERS F THOSE
,
S
ER
BROTH
MILIES O
FA
EXTENDEDUTISM SPECTRUM.
ON THE A AT YOU REACH
SHOW
WE ASK TH
A HAND, K
EA
OUT, LEND
A
M
T,
R
PO
PEND
S
YOUR SUPN
T
S
JU
OR
DONATIO T IN RECOGNITION
IES &
A MOMEN
UALS, FAMIL
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This year we need your help to make an
impact! Autism SA needs your help to raise
funds and awareness of Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASDs) to continue to support more
than 6,200 South Australians living with an ASD.
We invite you to register to walk or run with
Team Autism SA - the more people who join,
the more impact and awareness we can raise.
To join the team is easy – simply visit www.
city-bay.org.au and select ‘Team Autism SA’ to
join our 2012 Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run
team. Once you’ve registered, please remember
to send a copy of your online receipt to
dpalmer@autismsa.org.au so we can send you
a 2012 Team Autism SA City-Bay pack.
Please note: It’s important to ‘check’ the box
that says ‘I give permission for your team
coordinator to contact me’ so Autism SA
can send you complimentary merchandise
and details about where to meet for a
complimentary breakfast after the fun run.
What are the benefits of joining Team
Autism SA? Not only will you be helping
to raise much needed awareness of Autism
Spectrum Disorders, you will have a chance
to fundraise on behalf of Autism SA, receive a
complimentary t-shirt, Autism SA merchandise
and a delicious complimentary barbecue
breakfast after the fun run.
How do I fundraise during the 2012 Sunday
Mail City-Bay Fun Run? Simply visit www.
everydayhero.com.au to set up an online
fundraising page or contact dpalmer@
autismsa.org.au for a paper copy fundraising
pack. Remember to select Autism SA as your
charity of choice!
For further information about the 2012
Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run and joining
Team Autism SA, please contact Jessica on
(08) 8379 6976.