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Caring for the carers of Autistic people
Episode 6 • 7th October 2025 • A Different Brilliant • Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
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In this episode, host Madeleine Jaine Lobsey chats with Mel Spencer OAM, CEO of Different Journeys, who draws on her lived experience and professional expertise to discuss unpaid carers of Autistic people.

Mel explores the key challenges and barriers carers face, the supports available, and what can be done to help carers balance their responsibilities with their own wellbeing, personal goals and community participation.

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