A deep dive into Kaboose with Michelle Ridsdale
05/29/23 • 28 min
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Michelle Ridsdale, the founder of Kaboose, an organisation aiming to improve mental health and connectedness of the autistic and neurodiverse community through friendships and employment. They chat about where the idea for Kaboose came from, how Michelle got it up and running and why finding a community or our 'tribe' is so beneficial for our mental health and wellbeing.
About our guest
Michelle Ridsdale is the founder of Kaboose, an organisation aiming to improve mental health and connectedness of the autistic and neurodiverse community through friendships and employment.
Representations & resources
- Michelle's Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
- Kaboose homepage
- Download Kaboose on Apple or Google Play
- Invest in Kaboose
- Kaboose blog
- Michelle's Women's Agenda article, 'Navigating the teen years is never easy, but for those who are neurodiverse, it can be even harder'
- Michelle Autism Awareness Australia article, 'Why would I employ autistic people?'
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Michelle Ridsdale, the founder of Kaboose, an organisation aiming to improve mental health and connectedness of the autistic and neurodiverse community through friendships and employment. They chat about where the idea for Kaboose came from, how Michelle got it up and running and why finding a community or our 'tribe' is so beneficial for our mental health and wellbeing.
About our guest
Michelle Ridsdale is the founder of Kaboose, an organisation aiming to improve mental health and connectedness of the autistic and neurodiverse community through friendships and employment.
Representations & resources
- Michelle's Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
- Kaboose homepage
- Download Kaboose on Apple or Google Play
- Invest in Kaboose
- Kaboose blog
- Michelle's Women's Agenda article, 'Navigating the teen years is never easy, but for those who are neurodiverse, it can be even harder'
- Michelle Autism Awareness Australia article, 'Why would I employ autistic people?'
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
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- Kylie's website
- Kylie's Patreon
- Show Me Where It Hurts
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About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
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About our guest
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You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.
About the podcast
Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.
The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.
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