Free Webinar | Life After School: Exploring Post-School Pathways
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The end of school raises big questions. What comes next? Where do you start?
Further study, training, work, NDIS supports. There’s a lot to weigh up, and your young person’s strengths, preferences and support needs belong at the centre of every decision.
In this free webinar, host Nicole Rogerson, CEO of the Autism Association of Australia, is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Hugh Walker and Helen Whelan, co-founder of Chill for Autism and autism parent. Together, they’ll look at the options open to autistic young people after school and the planning that sits behind them.
What we’ll cover
- Further study and training after school
- Work
- Getting involved in the community
- When to start transition planning
- Who to involve in transition planning
- How to keep your young person at the centre of the plan
- Building independence and everyday living skills at their own pace
- Using NDIS and other supports as your young person moves into adulthood
You’ll leave with
- A clearer picture of the post-school pathways open to autistic young people
- Next steps for transition planning
- More confidence to help your young person make informed choices about adult life that suit them
Webinar details
When: Wednesday 18 November 2026, 11am AEDT
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Q&A: Yes, live session included, so have your questions ready!
Recording: Available to all registered attendees
Can’t join live? Register anyway and you’ll get the recording.
Meet our speakers
Dr Hugh Walker, Clinical Psychologist. Dr Hugh Walker is a clinical psychologist, board-approved supervisor and co-director of Minds & Hearts, which provides psychology, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services to neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults. He has over a decade of experience in providing neurodevelopmental assessments and supporting the treatment of co-occurring mental health conditions for this population.
Helen Whelan, Co-founder, Chill for Autism. Helen Whelan is a passionate autism advocate, co-founder of Chill for Autism, and an autism parent. She is the driving force behind programs that help neurodivergent young adults live socially independent and fulfilling lives.
Host, Nicole Rogerson. Nicole Rogerson is CEO of the Autism Association of Australia.
Proudly supported by
This webinar is proudly supported by Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia (A4), a national, volunteer-led organisation representing autistic people, their families, carers and associates.
