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Share Your Story

We want to hear from you. Your lived experience matters - and this is your space to share it, in your own way.

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These responses will be used to form a collective neurodivergent Tasmanian voice and will help RAEN to advocate for the neurodivergent community with government and stakeholders. They will also form part of a valuable collection, representing and celebrating our Tasmanian neurodivergent culture and identity.

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How to Make a Submission

You can respond to our prompt questions or share whatever is on your mind. There are no rules - your story is yours to tell.

You might like to:

  • Write a story, letter, journal entry or poem
     

  • Draw, colour or paint something
     

  • Record a voice message or video
     

  • Share a mix of words, images or sound
     

You may like to think about things like: your personal experiences as a neurodivergent person, your thoughts on broader political and community changes and what you would like to see happen in the future. Your story can be as long or short as you like. You can use our prompt questions to help you get started, or go completely freeform — it's up to you!

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How to Submit Your Story

  1. Create your story in whatever format works for you — written, drawn, recorded, filmed or otherwise.
     

  2. Make sure your file is named clearly (e.g. “Anonymous_WrittenResponse” and “Alex_VideoResponse”)

  3. Upload your story to our shared folder here:
    PUBLIC Your Story Submission Folder
     

You can also email your submission to us directly at info@raentasmania.com.au if that’s easier for you.

If you're uploading on behalf of someone else, please make sure you have their permission first.

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Privacy & Consent

By submitting your story, you're giving RAEN permission to share your submission as part of the Your Story, Your Way campaign - in print, online, or through our social media channels.

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You’re welcome to remain anonymous -  just let us know if you don’t want your name shared.

Survey Response to Prompt Questions

Complete this survey to provide your written response to our prompt questions about you lived experience, living in Tassie and your future. 

Survey reponse here

Use Colouring Sheets

RAEN has three new colouring sheets specifically designed to help all ages and capabilities express themselves and share their lived experience. These sheets are themed around your story your way and special interests. 

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Download colouring sheets

Make a Recording

Make an audio recording on your phone, you can respond to the prompt questions which can be downloaded below or you can spend time to verbally respond, recite poetry or sing - however you want to share your story.

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Prompt questions

Draw or Write on a Prompt Template

You can use our prompt templates to share your story: these have the prompt questions to help guide you and lots of space for you to draw or write.

Download prompt templates

Record A Video 

Record a video on your phone, you can respond to the prompt questions which can be downloaded below or you can spend time to talk, perform, dance or video your favourite places or activities - however you want to share your story.

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Prompt questions

Write to Us to Share Your Story

If none of the more structured ways to share suits you and you want to go free form and write it all down - you can! Send us an email directly with your story - it can be a couple dot points or a full essay, your choice! 

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Email us your story

The Regional Autistic Engagement Network acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we gather on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and celebrate the rich culture of a land and people that predate colonialism. Sovereignty never ceded.

E: info@raentasmania.com.au

ABN: 90 230 468 378

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