Think Neurodivergence: Autistic Pride and Entrepreneurship in the Australian Social Enterprise Sector

We’re different, not less - language matters. Join Just Gold and friends in an interactive online webinar to share learnings from and lived experience of autistic entrepreneurs. The webinar will explore:

• How language shapes perceptions and impacts the experience of autistic individuals in business.
• Lessons learned and good practice resources to help build your capability to support neurodiversity in social enterprise. 
• How social enterprise leaders can create supportive environments that leverage the strengths of neurodiverse talent and promote a thriving, inclusive workforce.

Kyriakos Gold

Founder of Just Gold, Australia’s first accredited social enterprise management consultancy

 

Just Gold

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Kyriakos is an autistic social entrepreneur, advisor, and activist with a background in media, communications, and law. Their lived experience as an autistic, queer, Greek Australian informs their work in social impact and advocacy; they have led diversity and inclusions across different sectors. Kyriakos has held key roles at SBS, the Victorian Government, and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, and has twice been a Telstra Best of Business Awards Finalist. Their work has been commended by the NSW Parliament and they were inducted into Victoria’s Multicultural Honour Roll in 2023.

Rebecca McCash

Founder of FutureTech Australia

 

FutureTech Australia

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Rebecca is a Scottish-born social entrepreneur and advocate for neurodivergent individuals who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 26. She founded FutureTech Australia, to inspire neurodivergent youth to harness their unique strengths to address global challenges. With over nine years of experience in the disability sector, Rebecca has worked across education, employment, social participation, support coordination, and recovery coaching. Rebecca serves as a project officer for Autism Spectrum Australia's Autism Friendly Team, providing consultancy to design and implement autism-friendly events and initiatives.

Georgia Prattis

Director & Principal Consultant

 

Myriad Kofkin Global

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Georgia has nearly 30 years of experience in delivering equality and inclusion reforms across Australia's public, corporate, and non-profit sectors. Throughout her career, Georgia has specialised in organisational diversity, inclusion, intersectional analysis, and collective innovation. She has developed and delivered diversity and inclusion programs that challenge thinking and contribute to cultural change. In 2006, she joined Myriad Consultants, focusing on cultural change and policy reform projects across various sectors and industries. Georgia is also a Director at GoNeuro Asia.

Anita Aherne

Founder of Living on the Spectrum

 

Living on the Spectrum

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Anita Aherne is a social entrepreneur, advisor, and advocate in neurodiversity and digital accessibility. As the founder of Australia’s first national autism directory and news hub, she provides a safer, more reliable space for carers and autistic individuals. Through Living on the Spectrum, she challenges myths and promotes inclusion, accessibility, and workplace diversity. Anita actively contributes to discussions on neurodiverse hiring and digital accessibility, sharing insights through industry consultation and publications. Recognised for her impact, she has received awards for her advocacy and innovation, cementing her reputation as a leader in the field.