The Waratah Centre

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Gosh this was a scary, uncomfortable thing to do: no scripts, on the spot, and of course, very proud of The Waratah Centre. We are so excited to sponsor NACTA and LOAPAC at the conference in July.
If you are a professional and interested in Neurodiversity Affirming practice, this conference is for you. Professional-level information, ready to implement into practices across Australia. The full line-up has just been announced - so get cracking - only 15% of tickets are still available.

05/06/2026

Caged Birds
For me, this was the most powerful moment of the entire three-day conference. As many of you know, I do not cry easily - in fact, there might be years where water doesn't leak from my eyes. But as this beautiful person, Kelsey, read this incredible poem aloud, the water just kept flowing.
I cried for the kids that I love and those that I work with. I cried for the grownups that are fiercely supporting them and are tired. I cried for the "grown-up little kids" who have tried so hard to be here and find their way in this "real world". I cried for myself and all the hard battles I've thrown myself battered against the cage - bloody and bruised, but I couldn't do it any other way.

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04/06/2026

Very grateful

04/06/2026

YLB Conference ✅ now finished, time for shoes off, processing, recalibrating my thoughts.
Yellow Ladybugs please know that I am so thankful.
Once again crying when I usually can’t, laughing out loud and feeling a deep sense of ‘this is making a difference’. Thank you!!!!

01/06/2026

Yellow Lady Bugs Conference- Day One Watch Party! 🎈
Yellow Ladybugs we are so excited to join you live from Foster with our team, community members and allied health professionals!!
Here’s to learning in comfort, advocating for our needs and exploring this content in a supported trusting space.
💛💛💛💛

31/05/2026

Ok, so we are getting pumped to kick off Conference Season (my version of 'festival season').
It all starts Tuesday with The Yellow Lady Bugs Conference.
3 whole days of learning, listening, experiencing and supporting real change in the Australian landscape for the Autistic community.
Get your skates on - $99 - three day pass (online) - THIS Tuesday!
Hayley

30/05/2026

Saturday Special.
This is the best book I’ve ever read. It’s a big call, but gosh it’s a big book.
Lying in a hammock, in the middle of the bush, with Autumn- what a way to finish up this story.
Gina Chick you are a legend.

Hayley
The Waratah Centre

25/05/2026

This is something not lost on us.
If you are curious about Autism assessment and diagnosis, we are working hard to close the gaps in access for adults.
Appointments now available with our allied health clinicians supporting adult autism assessment and diagnosis.
Email: [email protected]

20/05/2026

Join us! From $99 watch when you want to.
So, so, so highly recommend YLB conference!