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

About the podcast

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