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Canberra initiative offers social connection and support for neurodivergent young adults

Thousands of Australians became isolated during the height of the pandemic, but Canberra mum Ros Kewley noticed her neurodivergent son was taking it harder than most.

With a passion and a drive to see her son included in more social activities, Ms Kewley and Hayley McClellan teamed up to create The With Friends Initiative, a social group and supportive community for neurodivergent young people.

The program started with a series of dinner parties, with only eight participants.

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