Murrie Connections is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join yarning sessions about Autism Training.

These sessions will help shape training for health and education staff on how to better engage with and support autistic people and their families.

Who we’re looking for:

• People with autism

• Parents, carers, family, and community members supporting autistic people

Session details:

• Held face-to-face and online via Microsoft Teams

• About 1.5 hours

• $100 cash thank-you payment for your time and knowledge

• Culturally safe space – no right or wrong answers

Your voices and experiences are important. Together, we can help ensure the training is culturally safe and reflects community needs.

Murrie Connections is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join yarning sessions about NDIS Legislative Changes.

These sessions will ensure First Nations voices are heard in shaping how the NDIS can better meet the needs of mob with disability.

Who we’re looking for:

• NDIS participants

• Family, friends, and carers of NDIS participants

• NDIS support workers

Session details:

• Held face-to-face and online via Microsoft Teams

• About 1.5 hours

• Thank-you payment provided for your time and knowledge

• Culturally safe space – no right or wrong answers

Your voices and experiences are important. Together, we can help shape a stronger, more inclusive NDIS.

Murrie Connections is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women to join online yarning sessions about retirement planning and financial decision-making.

Who we’re looking for:

• First Nations men and women aged 50–60 (currently working)

• First Nations men and women aged 60–67 (currently working)

• First Nations adult children (male or female) who help parents with financial decisions (pairs)

Session details:

• Held online via Microsoft Teams

• About 1.5 hours

• $100 cash thank-you payment for your time and knowledge

• Culturally safe space – no right or wrong answers

Your voices and experiences are important. Together, we can help shape how financial information and retirement planning is shared with community.