Auti-magination: Sharing Stories of Autistic Writers in the Yarra Ranges
Auti-magination Art Competition
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In 2025 we are inviting autistic children and adults in the Yarra Ranges to also share their passion for art (including drawing, painting, digital art, and other forms).
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The art competition is open to all people living in the Yarra Ranges who identify as autistic, with three categories of entry:
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Age up to 12
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Age 13-17
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Age 18 and over
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The winning entry in each category will win a terrific prize, generously donated by local businesses (click here to learn more about the prizes)
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All entrants will be invited to display their work at the Auti-magination 2025 book launch in October 2025​
Auti-magination Art Competition Entry Form
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Please click here for a copy of the entry form, terms and conditions, and entry drop-off locations
PRIZES generously donated by
* Whimsical Creatives, Healesville * Big W, Lilydale * Kmart, Chirnside Park * Sense Abilities, Mooroolbark * Fidget Farm
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What is Auti-magination?
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An opportunity for autistic children and adults in the Yarra Ranges to come together and share their passion for creative writing; to see their work in print; and to raise community awareness of the imaginations and writing skills of autistic people.​
Why Auti-magination?
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Autistic people face systemic isolation and exclusion from Australian society. A key contributor to this is stereotypes and misperceptions surrounding autism. So many autistic people tell us that their love of writing has not been encouraged by their schools and communities.​
This project is proudly funded by
Auti-magination 2024​
In 2024, we ran our first series of workshops in Healesville. Participants explored: why we write, creating characters and settings, story planning, and lots of other topics.
We had fun, and we produced a book!
​The book is available in School and Public Libraries throughout the Yarra Ranges, and copies can be purchased from the Bendigo Bank in Healesville.