They gathered on Sunday at the Bathurst Community Op Shop and Bicentennial Park to walk and raise money with a barbecue. 

Funds were also raised on Saturday with a raffle of a gift voucher to the Kelso Hotel.

Mother Fiona Prosser has been leading the charge for the Walk for Autism in Bathurst, the cause being very close to her heart. 

“My daughter has autism and there is nothing here in Bathurst that is around for autism except for BECIS (Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service),” she said. 

While appreciative of that service, she said it is difficult for families where the child with autism is over the age of seven as services need to be sought outside of Bathurst.

By raising money, Ms Prosser and other local families hope to change that. 

“We want to get as much funding back to Bathurst so we can get services for these older age groups,” she said. 

To further their cause, another raffle will be held at the Kelso Hotel on Saturday.

There will also be an event held at Bathurst Panthers on April 27 from 7.30pm.

It will be a karaoke night with a bucket at the door, encouraging a gold coin donation upon entry.

Ms Prosser thanked all the businesses that have helped with fundraising so far.