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Samantha Mellor

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A is for Awesome, A is for Awareness

I'm fundraising for Autism Queensland (AQ) because while we all face challenges, for autistic and neurodivergent individuals, those challenges often involve things many of us take for granted.

Understanding and learning about autism was an inevitable part of my career in Human Resources, particularly during my time working at headspace.

I didn’t anticipate it’s appearance in my personal life, within my immediate family.

I’ve spent the last year learning what is Autism, how it affects people and families differently, understanding the support available, witnessing and experiencing the stigma, supporting friends and family on their own journey to learn, to educate those who have a preconceived ideas or those who may be afraid to engage with someone who is autistic through fear that it could trigger a certain response or behaviour that is deemed unfavourable, but most importantly supporting my little one to navigate life with Autism.

We are on a journey to learn, support and understand our family. 

Life through the eyes of autism can be beautifully spectacular and in the next second, painful and challenging.

It is important to share our stories, because when we do share, our stories can offer comfort to those who may feel alone. 

My ‘10 your way’ challenge will be to embark on 10 walking trails throughout the month of October.

Autism is a complex lifelong developmental condition that can cause differences in communication, interacting with others and experiences in everyday situations.

AQ provides vital services and support to help autistic and neurodivergent people live lives full of participation, opportunity, and choice. The funds i raise will go toward these essential, evidence-based, and personalized services, which include individual therapy, diagnostic assessments, early childhood supports, therapy groups, mental health and behavior support, employment services, autism-friendly schooling, parent education, professional learning, supported independent living, and much more.

Please consider donating to my page and help me to raise both awareness and funds for AQ so they can continue their important work.

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Sunday 20th Oct
Lucky there’s 31 days in October! 

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Tuesday 8th Oct
View from the top. A slow start to the month as I’ve injured my knee & hamstring playing football with H. So I didn’t quite get to scale the trails I had planned but didn’t give up before I’ve even started and hit a small local mountain.

Day 1

Tuesday 1st Oct
My ‘10 your way’ challenge will be to embark on 10 walking trails throughout the month of October.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$52.75

Jacky And Nick

Go girl!! X

$42.20

Daniela Tamayo Ray

You are an amazing woman! We love you!

$31.65

Anonymous

$26.38

Sally Woodward

$26.38

Steph Zotti

$26.38

William Carraro

Lets GO!!!!

$26.38

Casey Gleeson

Cheering you on, Sam!

$26.38

Swell Therapy

Lets go!

$21.10

Jas

Love you sis and so proud of you xxxx

$21.10

Clive Henson

Love GD x

$15.82

Vonia Hall

Hi Sam,Hope this helps.Good luck with everything xxx

$15.82

Lydia

Proud of you always! 💗

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