Autism Friendly Room /

Wests Tigers Foundation is proud to host the NRL’s only Autism Friendly Room, which the club has provided for the past five years.

More than 500 children have made use of the AFR at Wests Tigers home games. It provides a safe, fun and comfortable environment for families who have a child living with a hidden disability.

Wests Tigers are proud to partner with Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT) to create this special experience for families to attend a Wests Tigers match day experience.

If you are interested in attending the Autism Friendly Room, please email community@weststigers.com.au.

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My children absolutely enjoyed the experience and so did my husband. It is very hard to enjoy a game when you have typical children and a child with Autism. They were all catered for. The small fidget toy was a winner and the setting of couches with pillows made it a perfect sensory experience.  Please know your planning and efforts were greatly appreciated by a small family who struggle daily with Autism. The anxiety it places on us when attending public venues and events was alleviated.

Participating Parent

Just wanted to take the time to thank you, the Aspect team and the Wests Tigers for the opportunity to go to the footy on Friday night. The whole family enjoyed themselves, and my son loved every minute of it. We were nervous about how he would deal in that environment; however, he was so excited and enjoyed the entire experience. Having like-minded people around certainly helped and everyone was very understanding of each other. This is a great initiative, and we are very grateful for the opportunity. We will definitely be going to another match in the future, and more comfortable to try General Admission now.

Participating Parent

Sunflower in Sydney

Wests Tigers has signed up to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, supporting people with disabilities that may not be so obvious to the casual observer. Many people with a disability use or carry something – whether that’s a wheelchair, guide dog, hearing aid or white cane – that visibly indicates what the disability might be. But other disabilities, such as autism, dementia, mental health issues or learning difficulties, are not so obvious. Under the Hidden Disability Sunflower initiative, people with such disabilities can choose to wear a lanyard bearing a sunflower logo as a subtle way of letting others know that they may require additional support, assistance or a bit more time. Find out more about the Sunflower at www.hiddendisabilitiesshop.com.au.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is about supporting people with a hidden disability, making the invisible, visible and helping them attain the understanding, patience and assistance needed when going about their daily lives.

If you are interested in attending the Autism Friendly Room, please email community@weststigers.com.au.