Last month I was delighted to attend the largest and first-ever autism expo held in Western Sydney at Cabravale Diggers, hosted by Help You Cope, a not-for-profit charity organisation that aims to support the caregivers of people on the autism spectrum. Often the caregivers of those that live with disabilities can experience stress from lack of awareness of support services, and indeed connection to places that can help them navigate a challenging disability support environment. Help You Cope offers support groups and programs that focus on mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as delivering informative workshops that provide carers with the knowledge they need to look after loved ones. The recent Autism Expo was a reflection of their work to bring together a range of service providers from health and medical services to employment resources and in-home care support. It was great to meet with dedicated carers and hear from providers about services that caregivers in south west Sydney may not otherwise know about. I thank Joline George, founder of Help You Cope, for her efforts in organizing the event as well as her broader dedication to helping caregivers in south west Sydney.
Help You Cope Autism Expo
18 September 2024