Nicole Rogerson

Career

Nicole began her career in marketing and public relations. Her son Jack was diagnosed with autism in 1999 and she established Autism Awareness Australia in 2007, it"s hosted numerous national education, awareness and fundraising campaigns. The organisation annually hosts Light lieutenant Up Blue, a campaign that sees Sydney"s Opera House and other Iconic landmarks lit up blue for World Autism Awareness Day.

Autism Awareness Australia has led many other campaigns and events that have educated and informed Australians, including the production of a short film "What are you doing?" Hosted by Tom Gliesner for school children to raise awareness and numerous television community announcements.

Nicole was invited to present in both 2011 and 2013 at the, where Autism Awareness Australia has been inducted as a member organisation. Nicole is frequently asked to speak about autism with appearances in 60 minutes, the 7.30 Report, the Today Show, A Current Affair and Australian Story as well as in the Australian Women"s Weekly.

Achievements

• Aside from Autism Awareness Australia, Nicole is also the Company-Founder and Director of the Lizard Children"s Centre, Australia"s leading early intervention centre for children with autism and developmental delays.

Membership

Nicole is an advocate for early intervention, funding and awareness of autism in Australia. She hosted the National Autism Summit in 2011, has been a member of the Federal Government"s advisory board and facilitated a number of educational seminars around the country.