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Join us at our next Ambassador Reception on August 7th, featuring Travis and Patrick Saunders! You might recognize Travis and Patrick from their ambitious journey cycling over 3,470 miles across America, documented in Travis and his partner's award-winning ABC podcast, The Parenting Spectrum. Now, they’re off on their next adventure…come learn about what’s in store for the Saunders! Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Travis and Patrick firsthand! Meet Travis Travis has a long and passionate history of advocacy for Autistic Australians as a father, educator, speaker, content creator, as Vice Chair of Autism Camp Australia and through the Australian Autism Research Council. Travis produced and presented the award-winning ABC podcast, The Parenting Spectrum. In 2020, he was awarded Autism Spectrum Australia’s Parent/Carer of the Year. In 2023, he was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to investigate models of support that enable Autistic people to access and enjoy bushwalking. He has shared his expertise worldwide, from schools in Australia to workshops across Singapore, England, and NZ. In 2023, Travis launched the Autism and Neurodiversity Masterclass and is currently an Education and Training Committee member at Walking SA. He is the founder of Inclusive Trails (www.inclusivetrails.com.au), supporting neurodivergent people outdoors. Travis is the proud father of an incredible non-speaking autistic son, Patrick, who communicates with a letterboard. Meet Patrick (Patch) He finds joy in spelling, bushwalking, music, swimming, and staying active! He’s a passionate advocate for a better world for Autistic non-speakers. Follow along with Patrick’s journey on his website, The Story Speller, where he shares his experiences and stories about non-speaking autism, using S2C (spelling to communicate). Recently, Patch shared his insights at the Yellow Ladybugs 2024 Conference, contributed to articles and webinars for Reframing Autism, and made appearances on ABC radio.