Welcome to GRANN – The Gladstone Region Autistic & Neurodivergent Network Inc.

🌱 A Place to Belong. A Movement for Change.

 

The Gladstone Region Autistic & Neurodivergent Network Inc.- (GRANN) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to amplifying the perspectives of Autistic & Neurodivergent individuals and advocating for meaningful systemic change. Founded on principles of belonging, authenticity, and self-determination, GRANN works to challenge societal barriers, promote neuro-affirming policies, and empower Autistic & Neurodivergent people to make decisions that impact their lives directly.

 

Our mission is to bridge gaps in support systems, nurture acceptance, and push for structural reforms that ensure Autistic & Neurodivergent individuals can thrive in all aspects of society - including education, employment, healthcare, and community participation. We engage in research, policy advocacy, peer support initiatives, and public campaigns to drive forward a future where Autism & Neurodivergence are valued, not just accommodated.

 

At GRANN, we believe that true belonging comes from centering lived experiences and dismantling ableist systems. By working collaboratively with Autistic & Neurodivergent individuals, allies, professionals, and policymakers, we strive to create a world where Autism & Neurodivergence is recognised as a natural part of human diversity.

 

GRANN is a radical force for change - a community-driven movement that defies neuronormativity, dismantles oppressive systems, and disrupts the status quo. We are not just an association; we are a collective uprising, organising for justice, autonomy, and the reclamation of Autistic & Neurodivergent futures. With hearts and minds in action, we challenge exploitative capitalistic structures, forge alternative pathways, and build spaces where Autistic & Neurodivergent individuals thrive on our own terms.

 

A Place to Belong. A Movement for Change.