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About FutureTech

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FutureTech was founded in 2021 with the mission of inspiring the minds of the future.

The first of its kind, FutureTech encompasses expert mentors with autism friendly practices to create a curriculum of learning and social opportunities designed by autistic people, for autistic people.

We believe autistic minds are key to unlocking solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. However, we recognise that it is often neurodivergent young people who fall through the cracks of mainstream education and social opportunities.

According to studies conducted by Amaze, 97% of autistic people report facing educational restrictions, 53% report being socially isolated and autistic people are 6 times more likely to face unemployment.

FutureTech exists to break down these social, educational and economic barriers, to empower autistic young people to realise their potential and find their people.

We are here to build the future, and this time

we're building it for everyone.

Read Our Story

Neurodiversity

We respect, appreciate and celebrate the diversity of the human condition.

We understand that nurturing difference makes us stronger.

Collaboration

We believe in partnership.

We know by working together we will achieve better outcomes for individuals, our community, and the world.

Courage

We are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

We dare to dream of a better future, and take action to build it.

Our Statement of Inclusion

Meet the Team

Our team bring lived and learned experience of neurodivergence as well as expert knowledge in their chosen disciplines.

We are driven by our belief that neurodivergent minds can change the world for the better, and we know we are the right people to support them to do it.

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Founder & CEO

Rebecca McCash

Rebecca founded FutureTech with the mission to inspire the neurodivergent minds of the future to make the world a better place. She has worked in the disability sector for 9 years across education, employment, social participation, support coordination and recovery coaching.

Rebecca is a proud AuADHD woman, Project Officer for Autism Spectrum Australia's Autism Friendly Team, dancer and dog mom to Hugo.

To learn more about Rebecca and the story of FutureTech click here.

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Systems and Technology Lead

Jack Davenport

Jack is a software developer with a passion for computing and technology who was diagnosed autistic as a child.

He has a Bachelor of Information Technology from Macquarie University and loves to share his passion with participants through workshops, building FutureTech's platforms, and chatting about new technologies.

He often connects with participants through a shared interest in gaming, tech and internet memes. Jack has been mentoring autistic youth for over 5 years and plans to continue for many more.

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Learning and Development Lead - Engineering

Shae Ingram

Shae has always had a great passion for all things STEM, as well as a strong desire to help and teach people.

She recently completed her Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering and is currently working as a Graduate Satelite & Space Systems Engineer at Optus.

Shae enjoys that she can combine her skills in STEM with her experience as a support worker to teach and inspire FutureTech participants.

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Learning and Development Lead - Science

Jessica Simpson

Jess loves all things science!

She has a BAdSci in Chemical and Biomolecular Science and is currently studying a Master of Research at Macquarie University - focusing on microbiology. When she is not studying, she works as a support worker for Fighting Chance. Jess loves working with FutureTech because it allows her to share her passion for learning and science.

She adds, 'I particularly enjoy watching how the guys tackle difficult science questions and the creativity and energy that they bring to every workshop!'

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Learning and Development Lead - Media & Design

Hannah Daniels

Hannah is a communications design student at Billy Blue College of Design and works as a daycare centre receptionist. As a child, she was misdiagnosed with ADHD, but later was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. SPD is not a recognized diagnosis in Australia, sharing some similarities to autism in processing the sensory word.

This lack of recognition fueled Hannah's passion to advocate for neurodivergent young people and push for greater support and awareness.

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Systems and Technology - Design and Support

Nick Davenport

Nick is a baker by day and gamer by night, bringing his passion for gaming into the FutureTech social sessions.

He is responsible for maintaining our Minecraft and discord platforms to ensure our social sessions are fun and engaging for all participants.

Nick loves to share games, socialise with participants, and help others understand how to express their creativity in virtual worlds.