Founder and Director of Racing with Autism Australia. Over 12 years’ experience in the Disability Industry specialising my work in working alongside people on the Autism Spectrum. A confident out going person who loves public speaking and supporting dreams of others.


Jess Benge thrives on helping others reach their potential. Jess is the Founder and Director of Racing with Autism in Tasmania, and is also a Learning Support Officer with Avidity Training. Jess knew she wanted to go into a caring career and forged her own path starting at school.

Jess works with Avidity Training and Development as trainer and assessor in the disability industry. She was previously a workshop facilitator for Autism Tasmania. Jessica was also nominated for Young Australian of the Year 2020.

Founder and Director of Racing with Autism Australia. Over 12 years’ experience in the Disability Industry specialising my work in working alongside people on the Autism Spectrum. A confident out going person who loves public speaking and supporting dreams of others. 
Jess Benge thrives on helping others reach their potential. Jess is the Founder and Director of Racing with Autism in Tasmania, and is also a Learning Support Officer with Avidity Training. Jess knew she wanted to go into a caring career and forged her own path starting at school.

Jess works with Avidity Training and Development as trainer and assessor in the disability industry. She was previously a workshop facilitator for Autism Tasmania. Jessica was also nominated for Young Australian of the Year 2020.

Join us as we chat with Inspirational Australians making a real difference in their
communities, Australia and often the world.

This podcast is brought to you by Awards Australia, the owners and operators of the Young Achiever Awards and Community Achievement Awards programs.

The amazing people we interview are alumni and from the extended network of these awards programs, because they inspire us with their dedication, achievements and their positive impacts to local and wider communities.

We hope you're inspired by their stories too!

Join us as we chat with Inspirational Australians making a real difference in their communities, Australia and often the world.
This podcast is brought to you by Awards Australia, the owners and operators of the Young Achiever Awards and Community Achievement Awards programs.
The amazing people we interview are alumni and from the extended network of these awards programs, because they inspire us with their dedication, achievements and their positive impacts to local and wider communities.
We hope you're inspired by their stories too!

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Inspirational Australians Podcast

Jessica Benge, Founder and Director of Racing with Autism Australia