Regional Autistic
Engagement Network (RAEN)
Your Story, Your Way.
It’s no secret that across the last year in Tasmania, crucial services and support for autistic and ADHD people have become increasingly harder to access and source. With the closure of Autism Tasmania amongst a raft of NDIS and disability reform - now, more than ever, its crucial that neurodivergent voices are heard and that as Autistic and ADHD folk, we get to be an active part of shaping our own paths and informing the systems that affect us.
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As part of Autism Month 2025, RAEN is launching the “Your Story, Your Way” Campaign as an ongoing invitation to the Tasmanian Autistic & ADHD Community to have their say and share their experience of being neurodivergent.
RAEN is built on a foundation of disability leadership and community self care and we are committed to ensuring whoever you are, wherever in Tasmania, that you are able to bring your lived experience to the table and be part of a community that represents itself and refuses to be silent on the topic of its own wellbeing.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Use the prompt questions we have developed to submit your written, drawn, coloured, filmed or spoken response OR submit your freeform thoughts!
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We want to hear about your experience being Autistic and/or ADHD, your thoughts on the systems that support neurodivergent Tasmanians and your hopes and dreams for your own future and the future of our Neurodivergent Tasmanian Community.
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SUPPORT RAEN
RAEN is a volunteer organisation filling a huge peak body gap that no one else can. We are disability founded and led, all of our services are delivered by Lived Experience Facilitators and Consultants.
We need your support to continue our current work delivering a comprehensive PeerConnect Program, advocacy work, speaker & professional development events and more.
We have big dreams for the future! Help us to grow and support our community with connection, education and representation​​.
HOST AN EVENT
You can get involved and be part of the “Your Story, Your Way.” movement too!
Register here to host your own “Your Story, Your Way.” Station and we will send you a printable kit to make sure you have everything you need to help people share their stories.
Host a dedicated fundraiser event, set up a “Your Story, Your Way.” station at an expo, workplace or park, bring a kit along to your existing peer group or simply use the kit to talk to your family and friends.​​
YOUR STORY, YOUR WAY - BODY DOUBLING EVENT
WHEN: 11th April at 10:30am and 1st May at 6:30pm
WHERE: Online, via Google Meets (meeting links below)
WHAT: A 60 minute session led by Rosie, a RAEN Facilitator, to help you get involved with the "Your Story, Your Way" Campaign. This event is designed for you to have support to express your neurodivergent lived experience in the way you prefer.
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Meeting Links:
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11th April 10:30am: Raise Your Voice - Body Doubling
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pyv-hksd-ypk -
1st May 6:30pm: Raise Your Voice - Body Doubling
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nax-rypu-qgi
BECOME A MEMBER OR VOLUNTEER
RAEN’s purpose is to support and advocate for Autistic and ADHD people, their families, carers and support people in Tasmania, to facilitate peer connections between among and between Autistic and ADHD people, their families, carers and support people in Tasmania; and to build awareness and acceptance of Autism and ADHD in the community. You can Become a member if you are diagnosed or self identify as ADHD or Autistic, are a parent , carer or loved one, or, are an organisation or individual who operates in Tasmania and supports Neurodivergent people.
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As RAEN has rapidly expanded in the last year but remains a volunteer organization, we are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals in the Tasmanian Neurodivergent Community who wish to volunteer their time. In particular we are looking for those who believe they could help with roles such as:
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General Admin (managing emails, monitoring social media, data entry)
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Peer Group Coordination (working with our Facilitators to ensure out peer groups run smoothly)
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Website Maintenance (working with the Committee and operational team to keep the website up to date)