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Focusing on the rights of Autistic women, mothers and human rights. Working to influence policy and practice at national and international levels, ensuring that lived experience is at the heart of reform

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Segregation, Safety, and Speaking Out: A Night at NSW Parliament

I wanted to share a memory with you today  from the day I stood inside NSW Parliament House...

When the Children Grow Up but the Trauma Remains: Rebuilding Confidence After the Storm

Before I start, I want to acknowledge someone who inspired this piece: my friend P. Her courage, her...

What This Autistic Mother Wishes Social Workers Understood — Revisited

When I wrote “What This Autistic Mother Wishes Social Workers Understood” that The Mighty...

When Professionals Stop Listening: What My Research Reveals About the Disempowerment of Autistic Mothers

Over the years, I’ve listened to thousands of Autistic mothers talk about what happens when they try...

David Mehan MP: Addressing Domestic Violence and Sexual Victimisation of Autistic People in NSW

I first met David Mehan MP when my son, Matty Blakemore, was honoured as Citizen of the Year for the...

Autistic Mothers, Advocacy, and Research: My Journey with Simon Baron-Cohen and His Team

Facebook reminded me of a moment that changed everything in my advocacy for Autistic mothers, a post...

From Westminster to Now: A Memory That Still Matters

I love when Facebook reminds me of moments I’d almost forgotten.Today it told me that twelve years...

Listening Matters: Autism, Health, and the Questions That Must Be Asked

My heartfelt thanks to Senator Jordon Steele-John and Emily, his Policy & Parliamentary Advisor...

Meeting with Minister Butler’s Office

Today I met with Minister Mark Butler’s office, who now holds both the Health and NDIS portfolios...

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