An article has appeared in the regions local papers about The Treehouse Geelong’s World Autism Awareness day evening.

The article, written by Rebecca Adam, has appeared in the Surf Coast Times [click to view], the Bellarine Times [click to view] and the Armstrong Creek Times [click to view].

Here is the article as it appears in the papers:

The City of Greater Geelong lit up its centenary lights blue at the weekend in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day.
Organised by The Treehouse Geelong, a non-profit organisation run by autism families for autism families, the event on Saturday night attracted 80 people from across Geelong and the Bellarine who dined at La Porchetta Geelong before heading down to the corner of Moorabool and Malop streets to view the lights.
Facilitator Lisa Hamling said the night produced an amazing atmosphere and that The Treehouse Geelong hoped to make it a yearly event.
“To see all the families and siblings gather was overwhelming for my husband Mark and I,” Mrs Hamling said.
“We understand the extreme loneliness, frustration, isolation that families can experience when living with Autism.
“The Treehouse was established by parents wanting to acknowledge and act upon the need for a local whole family friendship and support network.”
Mr Hamling said the messages from people about the night had been amazing, saying what a success it was and what an amazing community feeling for these families.
During the night Treehouse Ambassador Chloe Hayden dressed up as a princess and Mitch from Unstrung Productions did puppetry.
However, The Treehouse is currently homeless after a room they had been using rent-free at Bendigo Bank in Ryrie Street for five years shut down.
The Treehouse Geelong now need a space for the 10 groups it facilitates.
If you can help please contact Lisa through “The Treehouse Geelong” Facebook page or visit thetreehouse.org.au.