A deep dive into Kaboose with Michelle Ridsdale

Differently Brained

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

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