Free Webinar | AUT to Know: Home truths: SDA, SIL and the realities of housing for autistic adults

Thursday 19 June, 11:00am AEST

Housing. Support. The NDIS. It’s a tangled mess of acronyms, promises and paperwork and it can feel impossible to know where to start, what’s relevant, and who to trust.

This free webinar is for parents and carers of autistic adults who are navigating (or planning for) Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) or Supported Independent Living (SIL). Whether you’re still unsure what those terms really mean, or you’ve been chasing housing solutions for years, this session is designed to demystify the process.

Hosted by Nicole Rogerson, CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, and featuring Brent Woolgar, one of the country’s leading SDA experts, we’ll unpack eligibility, design categories, funding myths, and critically, how to tell if your child actually needs SIL or if another option would better suit.

Join us 11am on Thursday 19th June for this practical conversation designed to help you cut through the jargon and make confident decisions. 

Registration is free, but places are limited.

Register now!

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‍Meet our Speakers
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Brent Woolgar – One of Australia’s leading experts in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), with over 25 years’ experience across accessible design, consulting, and project delivery. A seasoned advisor to families, governments, and developers alike, Brent also brings lived insight as the proud father of identical twins, one of whom has cerebral palsy.

Nicole Rogerson is the founder and CEO of Autism Awareness Australia and a leading voice in autism advocacy. With over two decades of experience, she is dedicated to supporting families and promoting evidence-based practices for autistic individuals.

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‍Proudly supported by:

Chill is an evidence based social skills coaching program for young adults on the spectrum. Based in West End, Brisbane, 450 young neurodivergent adults attend Chill sessions weekly where creative play, strength-based curriculum, peer mentors in a non-disability environment are key to their growth in confidence and becoming socially independent. Chillies travel from all around Queensland to attend Chill and now have families who have relocated from Melbourne and Sydney for their young adult to join the Chill tribe.

About AUT to Know

The AUT to Know webinar series is designed to connect parents, carers, educators and professionals with valuable insights and expertise to support autistic individuals in their early years, school years, and throughout adulthood.