Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is Australia’s largest autism-specific service provider, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. We work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

Our services provide people on the autism spectrum with the opportunity to realise their unique potential, as well as providing much-needed support to their families, carers, friends and colleagues. Aspect’s vision is to provide the best possible opportunities for people on the spectrum. We believe that people on the autism spectrum are a different brilliant®.

Amongst other programs, the money you raise will help Autistic people and their families access earlier diagnosis, provided specialist schooling for children on the autism spectrum and help create inclusive, autism-friendly environments. These services are critical in helping Autistic people to achieve their full potential and create greater wellbeing. 

Amongst other programs, the money you raise will help Autistic people and their families access earlier diagnosis, provided specialist schooling for children on the autism spectrum and help create inclusive, autism-friendly environments. These services are critical in helping Autistic people to achieve their full potential and create greater wellbeing.

Website www.aspect.org.au or our DIY fundraising website www.initforautism.org.au

The Unicorn Foundation is the only not-for-profit medical charity focused on neuroendocrine tumours (NET). 

Neuroendocrine tumours have, until recently, been overlooked by the medical community. Neuroendocrine tumours by nature are rare; manifest myriad clinical symptoms, many of which are non-specific, and are usually diagnosed late in their clinical course. Such behaviour has created a culture of misunderstanding and non-treatment by physicians. As a result, many patients have felt neglected and abandoned by a medical system that is only beginning to understand and grasp the complexities of the patient with neuroendocrine tumours. 

This has been the experience that we have shared with our sister Kate; wife to Nick and friend to many. The journey that she has endured since being diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma in 2005 has been the inspiration behind the formation of the Unicorn Foundation. 

Formed in 2009 we have the mission to improve awareness of neuroendocrine tumours within the medical profession and the general public; foster patient understanding through support groups and raise much needed funding for Australian research in this area. 

Fortunately, the Australian medical landscape is changing with regards to neuroendocrine tumours with many physicians (Oncologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Radiation Oncologists, Surgeons, Radiologists and Nuclear medicine physicians) gaining experience and knowledge. We hope we can work closely, on behalf of neuroendocrine tumour patients and their families with the medical community to achieve our mission. 

Dr John C Leyden MB BS FANZCA
Chairman, The Unicorn Foundation and Board Members