Attend an event
As a not-for-profit organisation, Autism Queensland is very grateful to the organisations and events that support us throughout the year. If you would like to attend or become involved with any of our events, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Fundraising Department on 07 3273 0000 or email events@autismqld.com.au.
Upcoming events
World Autism Awareness Day Big BBQ Breakfast – Thursday 1 April 2010
World Autism Awareness Day is dedicated to raising global awareness about Autism and the lives of people living with Autism, their families and carers.
Join Autism Queensland on Thursday 1 April a big BBQ breakfast at King George Square and help us spread the word about Autism in the local community.
| Where: |
King George Square, Brisbane |
| When: |
Thursday 1 April 2010 |
| Time: |
6:30am – 9am
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| Cost: |
Gold coin donation for BBQ breakfast |
| Enquiries: |
Further details call Lauren Vertigan Fundraising, Coordinator, Community and Events on
3273 0070 |
April is Autism Awareness Month – further details about exciting community events happening in your local area are coming soon.
Dress Differently Day - Friday 30 April 2010
Children with Autism experience the world differently every day of their lives, often struggling to communicate or socialise with others, process information and adapt to their environment.
Dress Differently Day allows those of us who take such life skills for granted to experience the world differently for a day.
Autism Queensland is thrilled to announce that Australian Socceroos star Mark Schwarzer, will be lending his support as the face of the 2010 Dress Differently Day campaign.
We encourage everyone to join Mark and get involved in Dress Differently Day 2010 by:
- Dressing differently and giving a gold coin donation
- Purchasing Dress Differently Day merchandise
- Displaying posters and selling merchandise at your school, club or business to raise funds and increase Autism Awareness
Taking part in Dress Differently Day is easy and a lot of fun. For further information and to register your interest in being involved please visit www.dressdifferently.org.au.
Rock Dress Differently Day Cocktail Party – Friday 30 April 2010
Unleash you inner rockstar and dress in 60s, 70s and 80s retro to show your support for people living with Autism and their families. Please join Autism Queensland for a fantastic night of entertainment and dancing as we celebrate Dress Differently Day 2010.
| Where: |
Brasserie Marquee, Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Cnr Margaret and Edwards Street |
| When: |
Friday 1 April 2010 |
| Time: |
7pm – 10pm |
| Cost: |
Tickets $70 per person includes canapés and drinks |
| RSVP or Enquiries: |
23 april 2010 to Lauren Vertigan by phone 07 3273 0000 or via email lauren.vertigan@autismqld.com
Please click here for a copy of the invitation to unleash your inner rockstar!
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All funds raised from the event will be donated to Autism Queensland, providing an immediate difference on the level of service we can provide to people living with Autism and their families.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Autism Queensland is very grateful to the organisations and events that support us throughout the year. If you would like to attend or become involved with any of our events, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Fundraising Department on 07 3273 0000 or email events@autismqld.com.au for further information.
Third party events
Autism Awareness Luncheons
Get together a group of friends for lunch at Food and Soul, Auchenflower and help raise money for Autism Queensland at the same time! Luncheons will include lucky door prizes and a raffle, with the major prize of one night accommodation and buffet breakfast for two at Palazzo Versace Resort on the Gold Coast.
| Where: |
Food and Soul
1/28 Grimes Street, Auchenflower |
| When: |
Tuesday 23 March and Wednesday 24 March |
| Time: |
11am – 2:30pm |
| Cost: |
Tickets $45 per person includes lunch and champagne on arrival
To book please call Terry at Food and Soul on 3870 7128 |
| Enquiries: |
For further details please call Caleena Williams on 0412 981 469 or email caleena.williams@gmail.com |
50% of funds raised from the luncheons will go to Autism Queensland, helping to ensure we can deliver the highest standard of services and support to people living with Autism and their families. 50% of funds raised will be donated to Our Lady of the Rosary School at Kenmore, assisting with resources in their learning support department for children with ASD.
Volunteering
From time to time, Autism Queensland requires extra helping hands at events. If you would like to register your interest in volunteering at events organised by Autism Queensland, please email events@autismqld.com.au.
Host your own event
In addition to supporting official Autism Queensland events, you can host your own fundraising event. Organising a fundraising event can be a fun and rewarding way for you to raise some much needed funds for Autism Queensland. Your fundraising efforts can even be rewarded with a prize! To find out more about community fundraising, or to register your interest please click here.
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