AEIOU News
Leading Toowoomba Identities TAKE A HIKE
Sun, 29 May 11
On Sunday 29 May 2011, a group of dedicated business and social leaders in Toowoomba will take part in the inaugural Take a Hike Toowoomba challenge. Spanning 40 kilometres over nine hours, the goal of the challenge is to eliminate the funding deficit at AEIOU Foundation’s Toowoomba centre and to raise awareness for children with autism. Read More
MAKING A SPLASH FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Fri, 8 Apr 11
This April marks Autism Awareness Month and to celebrate AEIOU Foundation will deliver a series of initiatives including lighting the Story Bridge blue, hosting a conference with renowned psychologist and autism expert Tony Attwood, and the Fourth Annual Paddle for Kids event on the Brisbane River. Read More
NRMA Insurance Broncos Kicking Goals for Children with Autism
Fri, 8 Apr 11
The NRMA Insurance Broncos are kicking goals for children with autism by donating $100 for every goal kicked by back rower Corey Parker to AEIOU Foundation, a charity that provides early intervention for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are aged two-and-a-half to five years. Read More
New Study Places the Cost of Autism Spectrum Disorder at up to $11 billion
Fri, 1 Apr 11
A study by Synergies Economic Consulting that shows the total cost of Autism Spectrum Disorder for the Australian community is in the order of $7.2 to $11 billion each year. The full report, which will be released later in April bases these figures on the lifespan of each person with an autistic disorder that has not had access to early intervention, resulting in the need for lifelong allied health support. Read More
AEIOU Foundation to Light Brisbane’s Story Bridge Blue for Autism Awareness
Fri, 1 Apr 11
On 1 April, 2011 Brisbane-based charity AEIOU Foundation will light the Story Bridge blue to recognise Autism Awareness Month. In particular, Saturday 2 April 2011 marks International Autism Awareness Day.
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Bavarian Bier Cafe and AEIOU Foundation unlock the art of bier and the best of Bavaria
Tue, 22 Feb 11
Bavarian Bier Cafe is teaming up with AEIOU Foundation to host an exquisite event that will raise funds for children with autism and the Queensland Disaster Relief Appeal on Tuesday, March 8 2011 at 6:30pm.
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Lord Mayor recognises Brisbane's quiet achiever
Tue, 8 Feb 11
Dr James Morton, a respected medical director for Haematology-Oncology Clinics of Australia and a passionate advocate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been awarded the Citizen of the Year at the 2011 Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Awards.
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Toowoomba Mum learns there is 'big school' on the horizon
Mon, 13 Dec 10
The school year is drawing to an end and preparing a young child for prep is a milestone most parents celebrate but for Toowoomba mum, Libby Rosentreter it is a milestone that was haunting, one that she thought her son with autism would never cope with. Read More
