Friendships and Safe Relationships: Recognising Red Flags and Green Flags

Welcome to our eight-part podcast series sharing key topics and insights about supporting autistic girls, women, and gender-diverse people. In this episode, we’re focusing on Friendships & Safe Relationships: Recognising Red Flags and Green Flags with Frances Brennan, Annelil Desille and Caitlin Hughes. Today’s conversation explores how to spot healthy, affirming connections and understand when a friendship might feel unsafe or disrespectful. We’ll share practical examples of red flags, green flags and everything in between, all through a neuro-affirming, lived-experience lens. Whether you’re a parent, carer, educator or professional, we hope this episode leaves you with clear ideas and the confidence to help young people build safe, meaningful friendships. With thanks to the Victorian Department of Education.