On May 17 we acknowledge IDAHOBIT as a day for our communities to go rainbow, and stand up against LGBTQIA+ discrimination. 🏳️‍🌈 When it comes to creating a world where everyone is safe to be themselves - there’s still work for us to do. A study of almost 7,000 LGBTQIA+ people of all ages in Australia found that 1 in 3 people have experienced verbal abuse in the past 12 months because of their identity. This includes insults, humiliation and threats, just for being who they are. Our mission is to create inclusive communities, and we acknowledge IDAHOBIT as part of this commitment to creating a world where everyone belongs. We ask everyone to join us and listen with an open heart and mind to the LGBTQIA+ people who are sharing their stories with us this IDAHOBIT. 🩷 Whether you’re part of the LGTBQIA+ community or you’re an ally – we stand together against discrimination. 🌈 To learn more about IDAHOBIT and how you can stand up against LGBTQIA+ discrimination, visit the link 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3kc949rn #IDAHOBIT #LGBTQIA #ChallengeCommunityServices (fb)

We’re excited to share that our Allied Health team is now trained in administering ADOS-2 assessments! 🌟 The ADOS-2 —the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule second edition—is an assessment tool used worldwide by clinicians to help them diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is considered the gold standard in autism assessment tools, because it focuses on how a person communicates, interacts socially, and engages with the world around them, allowing clinicians to gather insights in a supportive and respectful way. If you've been looking for help to navigate your diagnosis journey, our experienced team of clinicians are ready to listen, support, and help you take the next step with confidence. To learn more about ADOS-2 assessments and how our team can help, read our latest blog via the link 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/39xxrxax #AlliedHealth #ChallengeCommunityServices #AutismSpectrumDisorder https://www.challengecommunity.org.au/what-are-ados-2-assessments/?utm_content=sked_681d8233cfc2715cde09f685&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook (fb)