Free Webinar | The sibling experience
What siblings in autism families need, and how you can help.
Dr Shannon Schedlich from Siblings Australia joins host Tommy Trout for a free webinar exploring how to support siblings of autistic children and adults across every life stage.
This important conversation will cover the real emotional and practical experience of growing up alongside an autistic sibling, how caring responsibilities can shift over time, the signs of sibling burnout, and what families can do to ensure every child feels seen, supported and understood.
This webinar covers:
- The sibling perspective and lived experience
- How roles and responsibilities evolve from childhood into adulthood, including expectations around caregiving
- Recognising signs of stress and burnout in young and adult siblings
- Strategies for parents to support siblings through communication, balanced attention, and individual wellbeing
Whether your children are young or well into adulthood, this session will help you feel more confident supporting the whole family.
Webinar Details
When: Wednesday 17 June 2026, 11:00am AEST
Where: Zoom Cost:
FREE Q&A: Yes, live session included, so have your questions ready.
Recording and fact sheet: Available to all registered attendees
Meet Our Speakers
Tommy Trout — Host Tommy Trout is an award-winning social entrepreneur and disability educator, and the founder of WeFlex, Inclusive-AF, and disbranded. He advises social enterprises and charities around the world and brings warmth, clarity, and genuine curiosity to every conversation.
Dr Shannon Schedlich — Speaker Dr Shannon Schedlich is the Chief Executive of Siblings Australia, where she leads programs grounded in lived experience, evidence, and community. Shannon's background spans community development, disability, and government, and her PhD in Australian history informs her deep interest in how stories and relationships shape wellbeing. She is a parent of siblings and has an autistic stepdaughter, and brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to everything she does.
Proudly supported by A4
This webinar is proudly supported by A4, a national, volunteer-led organisation representing autistic people, their families, carers and associates.