Meet: Rainie Zenith
We recently caught up with Rainie Zenith - a musician and author who was diagnosed with autism late in life. Read More
Irabina’s New Pakenham Site
We can’t tell you how excited we are to have officially moved into our new Pakenham site! Read More
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote kindness throughout the world. Read More
Rakjov – Toy Donation
The Irabina team would like to send out a huge thank you to Rajkov for donating these lovely toys! Read More
We Eat Together – Free School Holiday Program
We have spots available in this exciting new program! Read More
Jakes Story Part 2 – A Community Support Update
Our Community Support Team helped Jake and his parents access their local swimming center. Here's Jake's story. Read More
Wear It Purple Day 2022
Meet some of our lovely staff as they share why they took part in Wear It Purple Day 2022! Read More
Jakes Story – A Community Support Success
Our Community Support Team helped Jake and his parents access their local swimming center. Here's Jake's story. Read More
World Autism Awareness Day – Share Your Story
Today is World Autism Awareness Day and the beginning of Autism Awareness Month, but we know that working to... Read More
Benjamin VanHook on supporting autistic individuals in education and the workplace
Ben's story is the first in our series of profiles on autistic individuals from all around the world. Read More
Senate Inquiry on Autism
This week has been a big one for the autism community with the Australian Government releasing... Read More
Together we Achieve
Irabina is honoured to be chosen by Mott MacDonald’s Victorian Social Responsibility Committee, as one of... Read More
Microsoft Teams for Telehealth
We would like to inform you that we will be moving from Zoom to Microsoft Teams. Read More
$5 Tickets! Irabina’s 2021 End of Year Raffle
Win a table-tennis table, $250 Springfree voucher, scooter and more! Ends 20th December. Read More
Halloween Dress Up Day 2021
Join us on Friday 29th October for our Halloween Dress Up Day! Read More
Early Days Free Workshops
A series of FREE workshops focused on parents and carers of autistic children aged 0-6. Read More
Organisation Update – CEO
Organisation Update - CEO Read More
Symposium on Severe Behaviours of Concern
See Beethoven 5 at MSO
See a relaxed performance of Beethoven 5 Read More
Footy Stars Program 2021
It's a wrap for 2021! Our Footy Stars laced up their boots enjoyed their final skills session. Read More
Thanks Vuly!
Thanks to Vuly we have a new swingset. Vuly provide great gear for kids, including balance bikes and ride on cars Read More
Madeline’s Story
Madeline was three years old when she came to Irabina, and this is her story. Read More
Stud Road Moving-in Date
We're commencing services at our new centre on Stud Road on 7 June 2021 Read More
Peter and the Wolf at MSO
See a relaxed performance of Peter and the Wolf Read More
Mothers Day 2021
This May is all about our Mums, carers and special people here at Irabina. Read More
Messages for World Autism Awareness Month 2021
Read and watch the inspirational and heartwarming messages received during World Autism Awareness Week Read More
World Autism Awareness Week 2021
This World Autism Awareness Week we're celebrating our incredible autism community online and at our centres Read More
Stud Road March Update
We've got more photos from our new site current under construction on Stud Road! Read More
Autumn Leaf Activities for Kids
Check out these five fun autumn activities that you can do at home with your family Read More
Interview with Dr Erin Leif
Dr Erin Leif chats about how we can support children and families affected by severe behaviours of concern Read More
Playground Puzzle Book
Check out this special playground-themed activity book that you can print out at home Read More
Stud Road Update
Check out the latest update for Irabina's new site on Stud Road in Bayswater Read More
Irabina in Documentary from 1979
Watch a video of Irabina from back in 1979, clipped from a documentary produced by filmmaker Ivan Gaal Read More
Tim Sharp Recognised in Aspire Awards
We were proud to see Tim Sharp recognised for his Contribution to the Arts in the Aspire Awards Read More
Interview with Hugh van Cuylenberg
Hugh van Cuylenberg, co-founder of The Resilience Project, chats with Deb Goldfinch Read More
Stud Road Sneak Peek
Take a sneak peek at our plans for the new Bayswater centre on Stud Road Read More
Four Tips for Fussy Eaters
Irabina Dietitian Louisa Li shares her tips for getting your fussy eater to try more foods Read More
Feeding Clinic Testimonial
Learn how this Irabina mum helped her son to rediscover joy in meal times with the feeding program. Read More
The Sensory Lifestyle
Learn how you can help support the development of your child's sensory system each and every day Read More
Sensory Processing Workshop
Learn more about Sensory Processing from Occupational Therapist, Rebecca Karo in our on-demand, online workshop Read More
10 Minute Meditation
Find 10 minutes of calm with this powerful mindfulness meditation guided by Tamara Levitt. Read More
Screen-Time or Screen-Free
Here are six ways you can make the most of screen-time with the kids or go screen-free. Read More
We speak to Occupational Therapist, Rebecca Karo
Learn more about how your child's development and skills are linked to their Sensory Processing System Read More
Mandatory Mask Wearing
Information, Social Stories and other resources to help understand and explain mask wearing Read More
Interview with Ron Suskind
Moving to Stud Road
Irabina Bayswater is moving to a big, beautiful new location in Stud Road Read More
Understanding Oscar
From loneliness and grief to unexpected joy, Michelle Payne shares the heartfelt story of her journey with autism Read More
Interview with Chloe Maxwell
Chloe Maxwell shares the honest account of her and her family's life following her son, Max's ASD diagnosis Read More
Michelle Payne, Oscars100 Co-Founder, chats with Deb
Michelle Payne, co-founder of Oscars100, chats to Deb about her journey with autism Read More
We speak to Behaviour Analyst, Rebecca McLinden
What is ABA at Irabina? Rebecca McLinden explains this scientific approach to understanding behaviour Read More
2020 Superhero Month Ultimate Award Winners
Interview with Yenn Purkis
Yenn Purkis spoke to Deb Goldfinch about advocating for Autism and staying positive during lockdown Read More
Kathy Lette, Author and Autistic Mum
Kathy Lette spoke to Deb about her books, lock-down in London and being an Autistic Mum Read More
David Moody, CEO at NDS
David Moody, CEO at National Disability Services, chats with Deb about how COVID-19 has impacted the sector. Read More
Irabina Month of LEGO
This May we're joined by Irabina's LEGO Master, Sean, to create 31 LEGO builds in 31 days. Read More
Andrew Whitehouse from Telethon Kids Autism Research Team
We interviewed Prof. Andrew Whitehouse from the Telethon Kids Autism Research Team during COVID-19 Read More
Remote Learning Ideas
Read our tips for getting set up to successfully teach your kids from home Read More
Tim and Judy Sharp for World Autism Month
Tim and Judy Sharp, known for Laser Beak Man, caught up with us about being a superhero during COVID-19 Read More
How to make a superhero shield and bracers
Staying Positive in a Pandemic
Dr Jose Molinas and Nicole Rogerson from Autism Awareness Australia discuss staying positive during a pandemic Read More
Rural and Remote Telehealth
Accessing services for children and young people affected by autism has never been easier thanks to Telehealth Read More
World Autism Awareness Day Interview with Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin spoke with us about how she’s managing during the COVID-19 pandemic Read More
Be a Superhero for World Autism Day
Help us celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. Be a Superhero for Autism this April. Read More
COVID-19 – Latest News
All services have returned to centres. Telehealth is still available for those families who require it. Read More
Coping with COVID-19
Here are 10 ways for you and your family to keep positive during the pandemic Read More
Join us for the Irabina Superhero Fun Run
Dust off the superhero suit and join us at the Royal Botanic Gardensfor the Irabina Superhero Fun Run | 26/4/2020 Read More
Irabina – Out and About February 2020
February has been a busy month for all of us here at Irabina! Take a look at what we've been getting up to. Read More
Education and Autism
Irabina CEO discusses issues around severe behaviours in the education system Read More
Irabina Newsletter – November 2019
Irabina's latest newsletter has just been released. Read More
Irabina Newsletter – October 2019
Irabina's latest newsletter has just been released. Read More
Irabina Newsletter – September 2019
Irabina's latest monthly newsletter has just been released. Read More
Irabina’s event of the year – Temple Grandin & Tim Sharp
Irabina hosted their largest event of the year on Saturday with 1000 people turning up to see... Read More
Tim Sharp featured on 7 News
Tim Sharp has been telling his inspirational story to 7 News in preparation for Saturdays event. Read More
2019 Tax Time Donations
Make a donation before tax time, change the lives of Autistic young people and save money while you're doing it Read More
Sensory Rooms at St Kilda Football Club
St Kilda Football Club have revealed their new sensory rooms. Clinical Director at Irabina Jose Molina... Read More
Xander’s story
Xander wasn’t even 2 years old when his parents, Veronique and Andrew, noticed something wasn’t quite right. Read More
Does your child need support with eating?
The feeding clinic is one of only a few facilities in Australia to offer intensive treatments for children with feeding disorders. Read More
