Takiwātanga
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Mentoring
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Group Facilitation
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Craft Workshops
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Autism Advocacy
Neuro-affirming support for individuals, families & carers
"The purpose in sharing our stories is to empower each and every autistic person to be, do and live as You."
~ Anthea Jane.
About
Takiwatanga Creative provides inclusive group programs, creative workshops, mentoring and autism advocacy that empower neurodivergent people and build greater understanding within the community.
Founded by autistic advocate Anthea, we combine lived experience with practical knowledge to create welcoming spaces where connection, creativity and self-expression can thrive.
Whether you're seeking engaging craft workshops, mentoring, facilitated groups or authentic autism education and advocacy, Takiwatanga Creative delivers meaningful experiences that inspire inclusion, confidence and lasting change.
"Being Autistic is not just a part of who I am, you cannot separate me from my Autism.
I cannot leave my Autism at home for the day!"
~ Anthea Jane.
How we can help
Takiwatanga Creative delivers inclusive, equitable and strengths-based services that encourage connection, creativity and belonging. Every service is designed to create welcoming spaces where neurodivergent people feel valued, understood and empowered to participate in ways that work for them.
Mentoring
Individualised support that builds confidence, self-advocacy, life skills and meaningful connections through a neuroaffirming approach.
Group Facilitation
Inclusive group experiences that encourage participation, collaboration and shared learning in safe, supportive and equitable environments.
Craft Workshops
Creative, hands-on workshops that promote self-expression, wellbeing, skill development and social connection through accessible and engaging activities.
Events and media
In their words
Testimonials from workshops,
sessions and partnerships.
"A wonderful group activity. The group was cozy, room to move and a great bunch of carers to work with. Anthea was an amazing teacher who gave clear easy to follow instructions."
— Tracy
"It can be so hard to know who we are and what we like, when we’ve been masking all our lives."
~ Anthea Jane.
"So many of us go through life, feeling there is a key we were never given. The key that opens the treasure chest inside our soul. For me, discovering I am autistic has been the most amazing revelation of my life. "
~ Anthea Jane.
Working with the best clients and partners
* The name Takiwātanga comes from te reo Māori, meaning "in one's own time and space." It was created by Māori linguist Keri Opai as part of Te Reo Hāpai — a glossary developed to bring positive, non-clinical language to conversations about disability and mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our own family has roots in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we've chosen this name with deep respect for its origin and the values it carries, hoping to honour that spirit in the way we support neurodiverse families here in Melbourne.