Empowering Women: Autistic Women Leading Change 

Welcome!


We are looking for autistic women to join a special project about money, work, and feeling secure. With support from the Queensland Government (Empowering Queensland Women grant program), we want to hear your ideas, stories, and experiences.


This is your chance to make a difference and help create better support for autistic women.


Let’s Talk About Work, Money & Feeling Secure 


Are you an autistic woman aged 21+ living in the Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday region? 

We’re inviting autistic women to join small groups to talk about: 

  • Work and employment 
  • Money and financial stress 
  • Independence and stability 
  • What helps and what doesn’t 


What’s Involved? 

  • Small, supported sessions (in person or online) 
  • Welcoming, inclusive environment 
  • No pressure to speak 
  • Facilitated by experienced, inclusive staff 


Why Join?  

This is a safe space to share experiences and help shape better supports for autistic women in our region. Connect with other autistic women to share your ideas, influence real change and learn about local supports and opportunities.


Where & When 

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region sessions will be held between March - May 2026, in various formats and locations or Online option available. 


Who can take part?

You are eligible to participate if you:

  • Identify as an autistic women aged 21 years and older, and 

  • Live in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region


We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your valuable insights for this project. Your input makes a difference!  



What if I need help? 

If you have any questions or would like help completing the survey, please contact us at:



 CommunityInclusion@autismqld.com.au


 07 3273 0000 (please ask to speak to someone from the Community Access & Inclusion team) 


Please Note: 

Privacy Notice

Personal and sensitive information collected on this form will be retained and used for the purpose of providing you with Autism Queensland Limited's services and providing information about these services. It may also be used for other purposes such as providing you with information about other services and events, to meet our requirements for government funding in providing services, to monitor and evaluate existing services and plan for future services or for research purposes. Without this information AQ may be unable to provide you with its service. The information collected on this form will only be used by AQ and will not be disclosed to any other person or organisation unless we have your consent, or we are permitted by law. If you wish to access or seek correction of your personal information or make a complaint about our handling of your personal information please see AQ's Privacy Policy, at www.autismqld.com.au or phone (07) 3273 0000.

Are you eligible to participate?



Consent

Autism Queensland, with the support of Empowering Queensland Women Grant Funding | Queensland Government, is keen to hear about your experiences with work, money and what helps you to feel secure.


Before we connect with you, we need your consent to participate. 

  • Consent means you are agreeing to participate. 
  • It is completely up to you, and you can change your mind at any time.

All information you share in this survey will be confidential. 

  • This means we will keep it safely.

We will keep your personal information private.  

  • This means we will only share the information you tell us if you say we can or if the law says we have to. 
  • Information you share will not impact any of the services or supports you currently access. 
  • We will not share your contact details outside of the AQ project team.

 

If you have questions about privacy and consent, you can contact AQ: 

  07 3273 0000 (please ask to speak to someone from the Community Inclusion team)

 

  CommunityInclusion@autismqld.com.au

By completing this consent form, you are indicating that:
  • You understand the purpose of the project 
  • You know participation is voluntary and you can stop at any time 
  • If you are over 21 years of age and live in the Mackay, Issac and Whitsunday region.


About You







Session Details & Availability

Please complete the following section, which will ask you about the best way to contact you and when you’re available to share your experiences and ideas.



Please provide us with the best email and/ phone number so we can contact you with more information on the project.










Once you submit your information in this form, we will contact you with:

  • Details about where the session will take place

  • Information about the facilitators

  • What to expect during the session

Thank you!

Thank you for participating in this project, Autistic Women Leading Change. 

Your input is valuable! 


Please click the 'Submit' button below to finalise your answers. 

Once you submit your information in this form, we will contact you with:

  • Details about where the session will take place
  • Information about the facilitators
  • What to expect during the session

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