Who we are
Rebecca McCash is the AuDHD founder of FutureTech Australia - a Social Traders and People and Planet First Certified Social Enterprise.
FutureTech is a neurodivergent-led organization dedicated to inspiring the neurodivergent minds of the future. We believe in building a better world for everyone through community capacity building, advocacy, and delivering neuro-affirming programs focused on well-being.
Rebecca is a Remarkable Launcher alumni, Inclusion Consultant for Aspect's Autism Friendly Team, member of Catalyst 2030 and SECNA and was a member of the Australian National Autism Strategy Oversight Council's Economic Inclusion Working Group.
A sought after speaker at disability conferences and events, Rebecca has spoken at high profile events such as the United Nations World Autism Day Panel and Australia’s Premier Autistic Pride Day Symposium.
Rebecca has lived experience of neurodivergence, narcolepsy, eating disorders and mental health challenges and is regularly called upon to share her experiences and expertise in the design and delivery of programs, policy and support for disabled people.
Rebecca has worked in the disability sector for almost a decade and has a passion for genuine co-design, creating learning environments that spark curiosity, penguins and challenging the status quo to 'build a better future for everyone'.
What we do
Our programs are designed and delivered by neurodivergent experts in STEAM (science technology engineering arts math)
Guided by our evidence based, co-designed, frameworks FutureTech focuses on improving participants wellbeing through engagement with our programs. The impact of our programs is clear with a 150% increase in positive responses to wellbeing indicators after as a result of attending FutureTech.
To date we have supported over 100 neurodivergent young people through our programs, and provide meaningful work to a team of 15 neurodivergent mentors.
Testimonial:
'Mama, I am so glad I joined FutureTech it feels just like I have another family' - Participant
Head office:
- New South Wales
Service location(s):
- New South Wales
Type(s) of actor:
- Social Enterprises
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