by admin | Oct 9, 2025 | Advocacy, UK Autism Strategy, Uncategorized
I love when Facebook reminds me of moments I’d almost forgotten.Today it told me that twelve years ago, I was in Westminster for a consultation on the UK National Autism Strategy. The Minister for the Care Portfolio, Norman Lamb, was there speaking. After his talk, a...
by admin | Oct 8, 2025 | Advocacy, Autism Health Roadmap
My heartfelt thanks to Senator Jordon Steele-John and Emily, his Policy & Parliamentary Advisor, for truely listening and then taking action. The Senator raised formal Questions on Notice to the Australian Senate, questions the government had to answer, about the...
by admin | Sep 14, 2025 | Advocacy, Autism Health Roadmap
Today I met with Minister Mark Butler’s office, who now holds both the Health and NDIS portfolios. This change with the Department of Health recently taking over responsibility for Disability may mark a significant shift in how these issues are being approached. While...
by admin | Aug 21, 2025 | Advocacy, Autism Health Roadmap
Yesterday, just one day after the Thriving Kids reforms were announced, I met with the Department of Health — this time with my son, Matty B, beside me. For those who don’t know, Matty is Autistic and has an intellectual disability. On paper, he’s someone who would be...
by admin | Jun 12, 2025 | Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Sexual Victimisation
This post may be deeply triggering for many in our community and I advise caution before going further. The topic relates to sexual violence and domestic violence discussed through the lens of lived experience relating back to research. ...
by admin | Jun 11, 2025 | Advocacy
After speaking with a UK Minister’s team at an event at the United Nations co-hosted by the UK government, I was invited to a small but powerful gathering at the British Consulate in New York. The event — “Let’s Talk About Sex: How We Can Tackle the Stigma and...
