Sunflower Launch (Event Promo)

I want to take a moment to help others understand what the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is — and why it matters.
If you're even a little bit curious, I highly recommend coming along to the UTS Sunflower Launch, where I'll be speaking alongside staff and students with lived experience.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Launch
🗓️ Tuesday 5 August
🕐 1:00 – 2:30 PM
📍 UTS Res Hub (CB02.05.250)
💻 In-person tickets are now full, but you can still join us online.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXKujhXZ

This event will:
– introduce the global Sunflower movement now officially recognised at UTS
– feature stories from students and staff living with invisible disabilities
– offer practical ideas for how we can build a more inclusive campus together
The event includes:
✔ Live captioning
✔ Quiet space available
✔ Vegan/vegetarian/GF catering
✔ Panel talk + casual Q&A

What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
It’s a simple symbol — a lanyard, badge or sticker — that signals the wearer may need extra time, support, or understanding due to a non-visible disability like autism, anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, PTSD or hearing loss.
Started in the UK in 2016, it’s now used in airports, public transport, hospitals, universities and major events around the world.

Wearing the sunflower is voluntary and self-identified. It doesn’t require proof, a diagnosis, or any explanation. It’s about making the invisible, visible — so others know to approach with empathy.
This is not just a symbol. It’s a conversation starter, a safety net, and for many of us, what makes support feel accessible — without having to ask

To find out more, come to the event. Bring a friend. Listen in.
If you’ve ever wondered how to support someone better, this is a great place to start.