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24.01.2022 Heres the breakdown of changes of restrictions that came into effect overnight. Key changes for metro Melbourne Social bubble for those who live alone 2hrs of exercise allowed total, and you can split this into two sessions... curfew start extended until 9pm professional respite allowed (speak to your provider/NDIS/other funder to see if your provider is open at this time. Key changes for regional Victoria Publoc gathering mumber increased to 5 professional respite allowed (speak to your provider/NDIS/other funder to see if your provider is open at this time. social bubble for those who live alone playgrounds and outdoor pools can open prepare for staged return to school in Term 4 Well update this page when restrictions change.

23.01.2022 New events: - Transition to Secondary School Webinar - Early Days and NDIS workshops Were excited to announce our next webinar will be looking at supporting autistic students through the Transition to Secondary School.... Join us on Wednesday 14th October for a day of learning how to prepare autistic students for a smooth transition into secondary school.. This webinar is designed for both teachers and parents. We will be providing information about ways that schools and families can support autistic people to have the best possible experience starting secondary school. Some topics that will be discussed, include: What is a good transition? - Communication between home and the school - Preparing for the transition - Developing a transition plan - Strategies to support student independence at high school Click the link below for tickets and speaker information. If you cant make it on the day please book a ticket and a link to the recording will be sent to you following the webinar. We also have new NDIS and Early Days webinars throughout September: http://bit.ly/AmazeEvents

23.01.2022 Victorian Legal Aid is looking for people to be part of an Oversight Group. The group will provide feedback for their Client First Strategy. The Strategy aims to improve the experiences of people with legal needs. In the Oversight group, you will share feedback on how to make it easier for people to access legal services.... Victorian Legal Aid is looking for people who have used legal aid services or similar in the past to join the group. They are particularly looking for: - people with a physical or cognitive disability, - people with lived experience of the mental health system, and - people who have a First Nations background. This is a paid role. Applications close 5pm, Thursday, 25 March. You can read more about their Client First Strategy here: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//how/client-first-strategy To apply, download the Expression of Interest document in the link below:

22.01.2022 If there is any advice I can give, it is to take things slowly. It is okay to take a break from things like therapy if it is too hard to do online. It is okay to take a break from people and just relax with a warm bath, or watch your favourite shows on tv. Do things that relax you. Amaze invited four autistic adults to share how their lives have been impacted by the pandemic. These are their stories.

22.01.2022 Amaze and our friends at AMES Australia have partnered to support autistic Arabic speaking individuals interested in starting their own business. The business training program, called Business Matters, will deliver training on: Business planning and development, Tax and ABN, Marketing, Disability Awareness, Networking, Budgeting, and Finance. Check out the link below for further training information and contact details: ... https://www.amaze.org.au//specialised-business-training-p/ See more

22.01.2022 Supporting communication in and contribution to NDIS planning conversations for autistic adults with complex support needs and their parents and carers. Amaze made this resource to help you prepare, plan and participate in planning conversations for the NDIS. Inside you will find practical strategies that can support communication and participation for autistic adults with complex support needs and their carers. The resource has been designed in two parts. Part 1 for parents... and carers and Part 2 for autistic adults with complex support needs. Part 2 is the Having a say in the NDIS Easy English booklet for autistic adults. There is the accompanying Things I want to have a say in downloadable visual resource. This resource has been developed in collaboration with autistic adults with complex support needs and their parents and carers. https://bit.ly/2FfqWKC

22.01.2022 What activities are you doing to keep yourself and others in your household distracted?

20.01.2022 Breaking news: Premier Dan Andrews has just announced changes to restrictions in Victoria. Press release below: Three months ago, Victoria had 4293 active cases. Today we have one....Continue reading

20.01.2022 TERM 3 SCHOOL SURVEY Amaze is seeking your input to inform our continued advocacy work on supporting autistic school students. We have created a survey which is designed to be answered by parents and carers of autistic students in Victorian schools. ... There is a different survey for families in metropolitan Melbourne and families in regional Victoria, reflecting the different restrictions currently in place. More information and the survey links can be found on our website.

19.01.2022 Update: unfortunately these webinars have now reached capacity. If the NDIS runs these workshops at a future date we will share them. The National Disability Insurance Agency is inviting Victorian families and carers of school aged children to attend a session about NDIS updates in the current COVID-19 environment. There are two online webinars next week. Details: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-covid-updates-for-victorian-sc

18.01.2022 21 to 29 November 2020 marks Social Inclusion Week. It was created with the idea to connect local communities, workmates, family and friends to build and strengthen relationships or networks. Social Inclusion Week also aims to give communities a chance to reconnect and be inclusive of all cultures, age groups, nationalities and abilities. ... Keen to find out more or activities available out there? Check out the link below.

18.01.2022 I just feel disbelief because there were so many amazing books on the shortlist. It was really quite humbling because this is my first book I have ever written. Knowing my voice can be heard, as a young, autistic person, has delighted me, sixteen-year-old Dara McAnulty said after finding out he was the winner of the Wainwright prize for nature writing. Do you enjoy art? Whether it be photography, writing, drawing, or Lego....share your creations in the comments below.

17.01.2022 Looking for something fun to watch as a family? Every sunset from 6:10pm, Phillip Island Nature Parks are live streaming the Little Penguins of Phillip Islan...d coming onto the shore for their Penguin Parade. Tonight will be no different- so be sure to tune in and see how many you can count together! Start watching: https://www.penguins.org.au/virtual/live-penguin-tv/

17.01.2022 Have you filled out our Term 3 school survey yet? Your experiences will help us continue to advocate for you and your school aged children/s needs with DET www.amaze.org.au/2020/08/term-3-amaze-school-survey/

16.01.2022 Have you filled our Term 3 education survey out yet? The Victorian Government has announced that this Sunday they will announce a "reopening roadmap" for Melbourne and Victoria. We know that any announcement regarding return to onsite learning, as well as the ongoing changes to everyday life, will be stressful for a lot of autistic people and their families.... By filling out the survey, you can provide us with your experiences and help Amaze advocate with DET and DHHS on how autistic students can be supported as the coronavirus pandemic continues. It wont take long to complete, but your concerns - as well as positive experiences - are critical to our work. Metro Victorian school survey: https://app.surveyhero.com/s/366a090 Regional Victorian school survey: https://app.surveyhero.com/s/6f65ec7 Background information and June/August Lessons from Remote Learning reports: https://www.amaze.org.au/2020/08/term-3-amaze-school-survey/

16.01.2022 Happy #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek to all our wonderful autistic and neurodiverse community members.

16.01.2022 LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne is delivering daily Boredom Busters challenges for kids to enjoy at home throughout the school holidays! Available for free on our website and Facebook page, Boredom Busters is made up of videos, worksheets and activities to inspire kids to create, have fun and experiment with LEGO. You can use your own LEGO, or parents/carers can purchase a builders kit with an exciting daily build.

15.01.2022 Free Autism in Academia webinar this Friday. The number of Autistic students in universities is increasing and there are several examples of universities working hard to create an environment that accepts and celebrates Autistic diversity. Yet, there is a lack of recognition that Autistic students may go on to become academics and a lack of acknowledgement of Autistic academics within our universities. Autism research is still largely dominated by approaches which refer to au...tism as a disorder or a deficit with the aim to treat or cure autism. However, Autistic people and their allies are challenging these assumptions and are demanding Autistic people be included in the conduct of research to ensure it meets the needs of their community. This seminar will bring together Autistic self-advocates, academics and the public to discuss how universities and research can be more accepting of Autistic people. Hear from a panel of Autistic self-advocates engaged in research and academia. This event is hosted by RMITs HASH (Health, Arts, Social sciences and Humanities) network and the Social and Global Studies Centre (SGSC). Date And Time Fri, 11 September 2020 2:00 PM 3:30 PM AEST Tickets: Free, registration required.

15.01.2022 Five weeks ago, as Melbourne entered a strict lockdown of nightly curfews, mandatory masks, and bans on social gatherings, the ABC began documenting life during this once-in-a-century event in the words of those living through it. A diverse group of Melburnians recorded their experience of lockdown in a series of video diaries. Anna Cristina, autistic advocate and a co-founder of autistic advocacy org The Autistic Realm Australia - TARA participated in the project.... "Im autistic, and in some ways, going into the first stage 3 lockdown was just bliss. Less demands, less people around. The sensory things, like the reduction in car noise. I started to notice birds again in our garden. This one is less enjoyable. Not because the conditions have changed, its the way people are responding to it. Theyre anxious, theyre frightened, theyre angry, and you can feel it in the air wherever you go."

15.01.2022 New from Victorian Department of Health & Human Services today - face mask exemption "badges". Theres two different types: Exemption badges, and badges for if you are hard of hearing or Deaf/other reasons you may need the other person you are communicating with to remove their face covering. Theres blue and white ones you can download for your smartphone, and also a .pdf file to print a hard copy yourself.... People with lawful exemptions will still need to practice safe physical distancing at all times, keeping 1.5 metres apart from others, washing or sanitising hands frequently and getting tested if unwell (even with mild symptoms). Find out more about staying safe. More information and downloads are available on the DHHS website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/information-people-disability-c

14.01.2022 Amaze is saddened to hear of the passing of our patron Professor Margot Prior AO. Her passion for making a difference to the lives of autistic people, their families and everyone around her always shone through. Our CEO Fiona Sharkie has written a message on the impact Margot had on her, and our community; Margot was fierce and feisty in all the right places to all the right people. A fearless advocate for autistic children and their families, she didnt hold back in telli...ng governments what they needed to do. We send our condolences to her family in this difficult time. Visit our website for the full message from Fiona Sharkie: https://www.amaze.org.au///vale-professor-margot-prior-ao/

12.01.2022 Regional Victoria Restriction Changes At 11:59pm on Wednesday 16th September regional Victoria will move to Step 3. Below are the key details - theres some further information to come in the next day or so, and we will provide updates accordingly in the comments of this post, and on our website.... Social Curfew: no curfew. Leave home: no restrictions on reasons to leave home or distance but stay safe. Public gatherings: up to 10 people outdoors. Public gatherings: up to 10 people outdoors. Visitors to the home: create a household bubble with one nominated household allowing up to 5 visitors from that household at a time (infants under 12 months of age are not included in the cap). Education Childcare and early educators: open. Schools: staged return to onsite learning for all students in Term 4 with safety measures in place. Adult education: learn from home if you can. Work Work from home if you can. Shopping, eating and drinking out Hospitality: predominantly outdoor seated service, group limit of 10 and density limits. Retail: all open, hairdressing and beauty/personal care open where a face covering can be worn for the duration of service. Real estate: private inspections by appointment only, auctions outdoors subject to gathering limits. Shopping: no person limits Exercise and recreation Type: Outdoor contact and non-contact sport for 18, outdoor non-contact sport only for adults, with gathering and density limits, outdoor skateparks open, outdoor fitness for 10 people. Ceremonies and special occasions Weddings: allowed with up to 10 people (including the couple, two witnesses and celebrant). Funerals: allowed with up to 20 people (not including infants under 12 months of age or people required to conduct the funeral). Religion: outdoor religious gatherings for up to 10 people plus a faith leader are allowed, facilities open for private worship for households or social bubbles, plus a faith leader. Entertainment, leisure and travel Intrastate travel (travel between regional towns): allowed across Third Step area Entertainment: outdoor venues and events, subject to pre-approved plans. Accommodation: open, with caps per the social bubble. Regional Victoria will stay at Step Three until the threshold of no new cases for 14 days (state-wide) is reached, or unless otherwise advised by the government. Visit our Roadmap page to compare the differences between Step 2 and Step 3.

12.01.2022 PlayConnect at Home LIVE PlayConnect playgroups are for: autistic children, children with developmental delay and... children with behavioural concerns. They support children to take part in supported play. It allows for children to grow, develop, engage and shine. The PlayConnect program also gives families the chance to connect and share experiences. The facilitator can assist with information and links to relevant services. PlayConnect is for children aged 0-6. It is free and runs online on Mondays at 10 am. Please register here for details: https://www.playgroup.org.au/playgroupat-home/playconnect/

11.01.2022 Yesterdays Roadmap to Reopening announcement by Premier Dan Andrews contained a lot of information, with a lot of rules and requirements to be able to progress through the different Steps. To avoid confusion, and make it easier for you to understand what you can and cant do, we will be updating this page every time changes are announced. The current changes come into effect 11:59pm Sunday 13th September 2020. Key details for Metropolitan Melbourne... Professional respite care for people with complex needs will be allowed. Exercise: outdoors, up to two hours per day total, split into a maximum of two sessions Curfew start time changed to 9pm Social bubbles for people who live alone (we have a detailed breakdown on this change) Schooling: NO CHANGE AT THIS TIME. Amaze CEO Fiona Sharkie and Policy Manager Nicole Rees met with Parliamentary Secretary for Schools Tim Richardson this morning, and advocated for all students with disabilities to return to school as soon as safely possible. Regional Victoria key changes Regional Victorian schools to commence a staged return to onsite learning for all students in Term 4 with safety measures in place. More details: www.amaze.org.au/victorian-roadmap/ We know this is a very stressful time, and that a lot of people are upset as to how slow the changes will happen. If you need Autism specific supports or advice please contact our Autism Advisors between 8am-7pm weekdays. Phone: 1300 308 699 Email: [email protected] Webchat: Open the Live Chat window on our website.

11.01.2022 We passed 40,000 followers this week! We want to express a big thank you to all the autistic people, parents and other family members, health professionals, and everyone else who follows us as we work together to create a a more inclusive world for autistic people and their families.

10.01.2022 Did you know the first ever self serve supermarket officially opened on this day in 1916, in Memphis, Tennessee? Piggly Wiggly was the first true self-service grocery store and the originator of various familiar supermarket concepts such as checkout stands, individual item price marking and shopping carts. We know daily activities like going to the supermarket at the moment is stressful. We also know that theres a lot of anxiety ahead of an announcement today on potential ch...anges to restrictions across Victoria. Well be analysing the "roadmap" on Monday and will share a detailed, accessible breakdown as soon as we can.

10.01.2022 How important is authentic representation, and should Sia apologise for her behaviour? Background: Musician turned movie producer Sia has faced backlash from the autistic community after casting a non-autistic actress in the lead role of her first movie. The lead character is autistic.

09.01.2022 Yarra Valley Water has issued a water warning notice for more than 80 Melbourne suburbs. Damage caused by storms overnight led to undisinfected water from Silvan Dam entering the water supply system. Customers in 88 suburbs are being told not to drink their tap water or use it for food preparation unless it is boiled first.... Water which has not been boiled may be used for showering, bathing, flushing toilets, hand washing, washing dishes, clothes and garden watering. The contaminated water may cause gastro-like symptoms if consumed. If you experience any of these symptoms, please contact your doctor. An estimated 250,000 households are affected by the issue, which is expected to be resolved later today. List of suburbs below. The Yarra Valley Water website is currently down but hopefully you can access it for more information soon: https://www.yvw.com.au/drinking-water-advice

09.01.2022 Weve changed our profile picture and Facebook header for Wear it Purple Day, which is this Friday the 28th of August, 2020. Wear it Purple Day is about showing LGBTIQ+ young people that they have the right to be proud of who they are. We know that autistic people are 6x more likely to be transgender or gender diverse than non-autistic people - this statistic is backed up by a resent large research project which you can read about here: scitechdaily.com/transgender-and-gen...der-diverse-individual/ Amaze has two resource information sheets: "When your child is transgender/gender diverse" and "Resources about transgender/gender diverse youth for parents of autistic young people" which were developed in consultation with Spectrum Intersections, a peer-led group individuals who identify as neurodiverse* and LGBTIQA, a parent of a transgender autistic child, and a non-binary autistic individual: https://www.amaze.org.au//amaze-launches-resources-for-pa/ Weve got some other LGBTIQ+ resources in the works, and we cant wait to share them with you in the coming months.

09.01.2022 Happy first day of spring everybody!! time for a " Garden Party. " When you go outside you are never alone. Party on friends. Tim Sharp - Laser Beak Man.

09.01.2022 Almost 200 people have registered for our Transition to Secondary School webinar - have you reserved your free ticket?

08.01.2022 Two weeks ago, we reached out to the Amaze community in Victoria to tell us about their experiences of schooling during Term 3. We received an amazing response. Your powerful feedback and results provide incredible insight into what has been happening. While families reported vastly different experiences, here are some key findings: - Over two-thirds of respondents indicated a decline in students mental health and wellbeing, ... - Half reported that students learning had not progressed, - Significant numbers commented that students had stopped engaging with schooling altogether, - There is very high desire to return to school. A huge thank you to everyone who participated. These results are helping us continue to advocate to the Victorian Government to better support autistic students. The Learning in Lockdown report can be viewed here:

07.01.2022 Amaze has led the consultation and development of the Australian Autism Alliances submission to the Inquiry into the services, support and life outcomes for autistic people in Australia. In the submission, we call for major changes to how the Commonwealth Government funds, organises and supports services for autistic people, with our primary recommendation being for the establishment of a National Autism Strategy. The submission would not have been possible without the input... of 3,884 members of the autistic and autism communities who contributed their personal experiences to the most comprehensive survey and report into autistic Australians and their families undertaken outside of the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The submission is titled The Autism Dividend Unleashing the skills, talent and opportunity of Australias autistic community, and you can download it here. Download the survey summary report and the full Senate Inquiry submission on our website.

07.01.2022 Writing a list of things youre grateful for can be helpful to look at and reflect on when times are tough. For Jae, Amaze Communications Officer, its a collection of things: 1. Nelli, my child ... 2. Friends, and support groups 3. Coffee 4. Work, and my colleagues 5. My own house and a nice landlord who fixes things quickly. 6. My Lego sets and relaxation activities 7. Living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world 8. Netflix (Brooklyn Nine-Nine binge nights) What are you grateful for?

07.01.2022 The Federal Government has announced that subsidied telehealth will continue for another six months.

07.01.2022 Victoria's called 'The Education State' for a reason. We want kids to have the very best start in life no matter where they live. And to receive an education ...that matches their needs and supports them no matter their background. That's what makes today so special. Nearly $1.6 billion to completely transform the way students with disabilities receive support at school. We know that in the past, some kids who've needed extra help just haven't been eligible. That's made things tough at school, and tough for families. And far too many have fallen through the cracks. So we're expanding the criteria and doubling the number of students who'll receive targeted support in the classroom including kids with autism, dyslexia or complex behaviours. We'll employ specialist facilitators to help identify students' individual circumstances and needs. This new approach will focus on what a student can achieve in the classroom - rather than what they can't. It means kids will be given more opportunity to work to their strengths, in areas that interest them. And to help schools better plan and adjust support for students, we're investing in staff and skills too. 81 additional teacher roles in specialist schools. 25 coaches and new learning resources to support teachers. And 150 scholarships for existing staff to build on their skills and experience. This investment is the biggest in our state's history. And unlike anything else in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks a complete reform in how a student's needs will be identified, and how those needs will be met in the classroom. More kids will get the help they need and a fairer future. Because that's exactly what they deserve.

06.01.2022 Information from Victorian Department of Health & Human Services for managing an emergency situation during coronavirus restrictions - including advice if you dont have power at home or you have house damages from yesterdays storm.

05.01.2022 Osher Marks is a 21-year-old actor, voice over artist, writer and improviser. After receiving an autism diagnosis last year, hes channelled his skills into recording a podcast called Duncans Disasters where he plays all 14 characters. He recorded the series on an old mobile phone, adlibbing the podcast in his own recording studio. Inside his car.... With career mentoring, Osher has carved a productive pathway where he can capitalise on his own skillset. Click below to listen to Oshers podcast, and his interview on ABC RN Life Matters.

04.01.2022 > Ryan's book highlights the universality of the painful sting of social rejection and dislocation; through the unique, almost anthropological perspective, only an outsider gazing on a world they don't fit into, can offer. I do believe neurodiversity is a kind of superpower because it illuminates everybody's sensitivities. I believe that those who are neurodiverse are here to highlight, question, challenge, but mainly illuminate what most people are struggling with, or are s...ensitive to, but are skimming over in service of fitting in socially." [Image description: A photo of Madeleine Ryan from the shoulders up. The image is full of warm colours and the subject is not smiling.] https://www.sbs.com.au//author-madeleine-ryan-being-neurod

04.01.2022 The Victorian Government has resumed online consultation for the next state disability plan. They want to hear from people with disability. The forums begin 31 March 2021. They will cover a range of topics including: coronavirus (COVID-19), emergency response and preparedness,... changes to the Disability Act (2006), health and wellbeing, and community inclusion. For more information, or to register, visit the website or call 1300 880 043. An Easy Read version of this information is available here: https://www.statedisabilityplan.vic.gov.au/download_f//399 https://www.statedisabilityplan.vic.gov.au/victorian-state-

03.01.2022 Content warning: Mental health. Scroll down to read the post. . . . .... . . Today is R U Ok? Day - a day dedicated to talking about mental health and where we are encouraged to check in with our friends, colleagues and family. Of course, a large percentage of Victorians would say they arent okay at the moment if they answered honestly. But thats okay. Our world has been turned upside down, and everything has changed. Today is a reminder to be honest about how youre feeling - within yourself, and to those around you. If you can find someone you can have a discussion with about your mental health, then try do so whenever you need to, not just on the one day the internet tells you to. Its also okay not to know how to suppport someone who is having mental health struggles. Writer Tatiana Alfaro says: "...we are not prepared to deal with emotions because we havent received any kind of education about this topic that is part of our daily lives and our inner selves. Just imagine this: we cant even deal with our own." https://medium.com/@tatian/its-ok-to-not-be-ok-4cc49b188765 - If you need mental health support specifically related to autism you can contact our Autism Advisors for resources. Over the past few months theyve been supporting more autistic adults than ever before. Autism Advisors arent trained counsellors, but they can link you with supports in your area, and provide autism specific advice. Theyre available 8am - 7pm weekdays via phone, email or text webchat. Phone: 1300 308 699 Email: [email protected] Webchat: www.amaze.org.au - To speak to a trained counsellor urgently, contact Beyond Blue: https://beyondblue.org.au/

03.01.2022 The Victorian government has just confirmed that the water supply in all remaining Melbourne suburbs is now safe to drink. If you live in one of the affected suburbs it is reccommended that you run your internal taps for 2 minutes to flush out old water and draw fresh water into your plumbing.

03.01.2022 Today, Minister for Education James Merlino announced that the Victorian budget will make significant investment in schools, aiming to transform support for students with disability in Victorian government schools. Amaze welcomes the announcement, which is a recognition of the need for dramatic change. Amaze CEO Fiona Sharkie has expressed that this investment should help our state schools take great strides towards better supporting autistic students and others with disabi...lity. For too long schools have not had the capacity to create learning environments where students with disability can achieve what they are truly capable of. "Around one third of autistic students do not make it past year 10 with many leaving school even earlier. The gap in education outcomes compared with their peers without disability is enormous and unacceptable. Read the full statements on our website here:

02.01.2022 Have a safe weekend, enjoy the sunshine tomorrow (sensibly, following DHHS guidelines) - and from the looks of it well all be hiding from the rain Sunday - maybe the perfect time to pull out some classic songs or board games? Well be back on board to support you Monday

01.01.2022 Our education surveys will close at 9am tomorrow morning, so if you havent had the chance to fill it out please do so tonight.

01.01.2022 Amaze today welcomes the Federal Governments commitment to implementing recommendations of the Tune Review, which should deliver much needed improvements for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Tune Review found the NDIS is generally working well for adults with a physical disability, but not so well for others. Many autistic people are dissatisfied with their NDIS experience: low level of autism understanding among NDIS planners, lack of inf...ormation and support for participants to navigate the planning process; inadequate funding; and difficulty in accessing services are challenges constantly reported on by autistic participants. Read our full statement, as well as the announcements by the government and the NDIA, on our website.

01.01.2022 #HoodieUp 2021 registrations are open! Register yourself, your school, or your workplace for Amaze's Hoodie Up campaign. This campaign is running throughout April, which is World Autism Acceptance Month. ... #HoodieUp raises funds that will help deliver vital support to autistic people and their families. To get involved in Hoodie Up, visit https://hoodie-up.amaze.org.au/ and sign up for a fundraising page. You can also download fundraising kits for workplaces, schools, and individuals. These have ideas on how to run your own Hoodie Up event for Hoodie Up Day (April 30). Start planning your event and together, let’s celebrate and support autistic people! [Image description: A purple infographic summarising the above information. It features a man in a Hoodie Up hoodie pointing and looking at "Registrations are open!" and the Amaze logo.]