Community Give Back Projects

At The Neurodiversity Project, we believe everyone deserves access to the tools that support wellbeing, regardless of finances, diagnosis, or where they are on their journey.

That’s why giving back is a big part of what we do. Whether it's through free resources, product donations, giveaways, or community collaborations, we’re here to uplift and awhi our neurodiverse whānau.

Supporting others isn’t an extra—it’s part of our purpose. Always has been, always will be. favorit

No Paid Ads – 100% Community Focused

We do things differently here at The Neurodiversity Project. While many businesses pour money into ads that line the pockets of big corporations like Facebook and Google, we choose to put that money where it really matters, back into our community.

Instead of paid promotions, we invest in:

Free product giveaways 
Stainable product creation
Our referral program for those in need 

So, when you support us, you're not just supporting a small business, you’re helping us make a real difference in the community!

Sustainable Giving – Reducing Waste

We love finding creative ways to give back while being kind to the planet. Instead of tossing fabric off-cuts or surplus materials, we turn them into extra products

This helps us:
Reduce waste & be more sustainable 
Make extra giveaway products 
Keep costs down so we can give even more back!

Monthly Giveaways – Because Everyone Deserves a Little Extra Joy!

Each month, we run giveaways to share calming, supportive tools that help with mental health, emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and daily living—resources that are often hard to access but so deeply needed.

At the end of each month, we review nominations and spend a Saturday creating a special batch of handmade items using leftover materials—no waste, just more aroha. If a piece needs a particular feel, theme, or customization, we collaborate with the nominator to get it just right.

Bonus: We also love sneaking extra goodies into random orders—so you never know when you might get a surprise!  
All giveaway announcements are posted on our social pages, so be sure to follow along and join the fun!

 Referral Program – Helping Those Who Need It Most

Know someone who could really use a weighted product or mental health box but might not be able to afford one? That’s where our referral program comes in! Customers can nominate someone in need to receive a free:

Weighted blanket, lap pad, or vest
Weighted plushies
Fidget blanket for dementia care
Memory blanket (crafted from a loved one’s clothing
Mental Health Box

We believe that everyone deserves comfort, security, and a little extra support. This is just one way we try to make sure nobody is left behind. favorit

Social Story Giveaways

We also give away social stories to help individuals navigate daily tasks, transitions, and big life events.

✨ Free PDFs for natural disasters, floods, earthquakes, or special occasions like Christmas.
✨ Laminated, bound social storybooks for those facing unexpected changes or challenges.

We usually find people in need through social groups, and we’re happy to create personalised stories. All we ask is for you to cover postage. If you or someone you know needs a social story, just reach out; we're always happy to help!