World Autism Awareness Day March

We have an exciting update to our agenda: We are delighted to announce that joining us in the march will be Parliamentary Secretary for Disability The Hon. Bill Shorten. We are very pleased that he is able to join us to help mark such an important day on the ASD calendar.

This raises the important point that participating in the event will help to show parliament the necessity of continued improvements to funding and services. Large participation at the march will be a vital tool in helping to make our voice heard. We urge you to attend if possible, and pass the information onto your contacts.

Autism Awareness Merchandise
For those interested in purchasing ribbons we will have a limited number of ribbons for sale for a gold coin donation. We will also have pins (in the same style as the ribbon) for sale for $3. Please try to bring the correct change if you are interested in purchasing pins as there will be limited change available on the day. These will be available out the front of the Autism Victoria office from 11.30 until the march begins.

Getting to the Event
We would also like to advise that some parking may be available at the museum carpark which can be accessed from Rathdowne St. Additional parking may be found in the surrounding streets but could be difficult to find given the time of day. We would recommend that if possible, it may be easier to catch public transport. We look forward to seeing you there!

March for World Autism Awareness Day
Please come and join us on Thursday 1st April to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day 2010. Meet us at Autism Victoria (24 Drummond St, Carlton) at 12pm (or just before if possible).
(Melway reference: Map 2B G11 or Map 43, J6)

March with us to the State Library where we will be releasing 1000 multicolored balloons to represent the individuality of those on the Autism Spectrum. The 1000 balloons are also in support of the 1000 Hours campaign.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Light It Up Blue at Federation Square
Federation Square is getting behind the international Light It Up Blue campaign on the evening of Thursday 1st April 2010. Federation Square will be lit up blue to raise Autism Awareness. Autism Victoria has also submitted a series of slides that will be shown on the big screen at Federation Square between 9pm and 12 midnight.