Lithgow's Accessible Lifestyle 

Nanna's Touch ASD Support 

We run as a non-profit community-based support network.

The following section and sub-pages show all the supports, activities, events, and more we provide to and for our community. 

We will update regularly to keep you informed.

Happiness and calm to all xxxx Sue 

Hi, I'm Sue; 

My husband and I became full time guardians for one of our grandkids, later diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (with other additional diagnosis), he is an amazing young teen who has faced many obstacles during his life.

After his diagnosis I began researching and studying what this meant for him, what we needed to provide, and looking at what our local community had to offer. Realising the difficulty sourcing specific requirements, I became more hands-on in promoting and supporting awareness to what it meant for any our local families while managing a child/teen/adult with a disability.

Dedicating all my time to support our grandson, I've been unable to work full-time, so as an avid craft person I began sewing and making items to help with many of the sensory issues and other conditions relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder, then promoting them on my Facebook page 'Nanna's Touch'. https://www.facebook.com/nannastouchquiltsandsensoryproducts/

Later, realising the high number of special needs families living in the Lithgow districts, I began an on-line support service, then a local 'Support Group' to help anyone associated with the vast range of disabilities; established as 'Lithgow Nanna’s Touch ASD Support'. https://www.facebook.com/nannastouch.autismsupport/

in addition, we now run an annual expo - 'Lithgow's Accessible Lifestyle' showcasing the range of locally available services, organisations, etc., who support our community's individual needs. More information can be sourced on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/ and through our website - Lithgow's Accessible Lifestyle 

I continually source new supports for the high demands of additional day-to-day requirements faced due to social delays, environmental issues, sensory processing disorder, etc. Targeting the social aspects of children/teens/adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, special needs, disadvantaged delays, etc.

Catering to each child’s uniqueness, we seek access to services that will help enhance their social abilities, life skills, social cues, while helping them gain friendships in a casual, safe, stimulating environment, including craft & hobby activities, to gain future confidence and achievements.

Finding ways to arrange a stress-free environment for the parents and adults, with what can sometimes become a robotic process of meetings, appointments and interventions, leaving little time left to relax and socialise, is also a very important area I work to support.

Based on helping to close the gap on segregation, contributing to inclusion & acceptance, while focusing on sharing knowledge, teaching life skills, creative arts, socialising, confidence building, and access to a support network when needed we are proud to provide the following range of activities & events -

- Community Connections support group 

-Nanna's Touch sewing sessions

-Lithgow's Accessible lifestyle Expo 

 without the backing from the following services/organisations we couldn't provide these activities, we would like to thank them all individually and acknowledge the support and assistance they provide.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

LINC

Hoskins Uniting Church Lithgow

Ability Links

Family First Credit Union

Lithgow City Council

PCYC Lithgow 

Rapid Relief Team

Joanne Murray Counselling 

Anyone needing help or support, wanting to learn more about the work we do, 

or wishing to help us in any way, please contact me directly - 

- phone- 0409765601 -email – nannastouch02@gmail.com - or through any of the Facebook pages

Happiness and Calm to all xxxx Sue