Claire has been a well known presence, advocate and supporter for the Sunshine Coast Autism community for many years.

Her undying dedication is driven by a very personal connection to Autism that began in 2012 when her son Cooper was diagnosed and a whole new life and reality set in. Lost in a world of appointments, therapy, wondering if Coop would ever talk, have friends, be invited to a birthday party or live an independent life, she decided to create a local charity to help support him and other kids and families living with Autism.

Through her experience, Claire saw a growing need for our Autism and Neurodiverse community to have a permanent space where everyone can have fun and socialise, and the Social Studio was born.

As Head of Social, Claire’s role entails creating fun and engaging groups, programs and social events, not only for the kids, teens and young adults, but parents and carers as well.