Let your Christmas Lights Shine for Autism
Get ready to make this Christmas the most magical one yet! Shine for Autism is back for 2025, and we’re inviting you to shine bright for the 1 in 40 Australians on the autism spectrum. By decorating your home, school, or business with festive Christmas lights, you’ll be part of a community that spreads joy, understanding, and acceptance. This isn’t just about lights - it’s about shining a spotlight on the magic of giving and the power of community.
Sign up and get your own personal fundraising page to share with friends, family, and colleagues. You’ll also receive a custom donation poster with a QR code, so anyone can support your festive display with a quick scan. Plus, we’ll provide resources to help make your celebrations more inclusive and accessible, so everyone can join in the holiday spirit.
Let’s come together, one light at a time, to make this year's Shine for Autism unforgettable.
Sign up today and be a part of something truly special!
How It Works
1. Register
Sign up your home, business or school to Shine for Autism. If you are coming together with others you can also create or join a team.
2. Decorate
Decorate your home, business or school with festive lights and display your Shine for Autism poster for easy public contributions.
3. Personalise
Personalise your online fundraising page with photos of your festive lights and tell people why you have signed up to Shine for Autism.
4. Share
Share your fundraising page through social media, email, and SMS, calling for donations to support your display. Include #Shineforautism.
Make your Christmas party shine
Here's a festive twist! Turn your Christmas party — whether it’s a workplace bash or a backyard get-together — into a Shine for Autism celebration!Add some lights, invite your guests, and collect donations in a fun, festive way.
It’s a joyful way to connect and show your support for Autistic Australians this festive season.
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Help children like Shia shine bright!
At 18 months of age, Shia suddenly stopped speaking, leaving his parents heartbroken and searching for answers. A year later, he was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum—a turning point for the family.Worried about how he’d cope in school without verbal communication, they found hope just before his fifth birthday when he joined an Aspect school. There, surrounded by understanding teachers and tailored support, Shia began to thrive.
Now, five years on, he’s still working on his communication skills and is growing into a happy, determined young student.
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