Here is a diary date with a front-row seat to stories that explore the diverse lives of families with autism.

Autism Awareness Australia has an impressive lineup of national and international speakers for its AUStism 2025 event, hosted by director and TV presenter Tom Gleisner.

Among the speakers are disability advocate James Hunt, lawyer Porscia Lam, both are parents of autistic children; para-athlete Tamsin Colley; autistic advocate Ronan Soussa; author and Crohn’s disease advocate Teo Tissue and broadcaster Sarah Macdonald.

The event will be held at Telstra CIC Sydney on May 7.  For tickets and information visit: www.autismawareness.com.au