What’s On

What's On

Events

Click on below Events to download each flyer:

Rudy Simone Seminar

Trainathon and Family Day Out

Support Group Meetings

New members and guests are welcome at each meeting. We have guest speakers at some of our meetings - check back here often to see updated information.

Our Support Group Meetings are held monthly in two locations:

The Hawkesbury Group meetings are held on the second Monday of every month (except December) at The Richmond Club, cnr Francis & East Market Sts, Richmond, Meeting Room 1, commencing at 7.30pm

January 2011 Mon 10th  
February 2011 Mon 14th  
March 2011 Mon 14th  
April 2011 Mon 11th
May 2011 Mon 9th  
June 2011 Mon 13th
July 2011 Mon 11th Aspect Behaviour Intervention Service will be talking about their next intake and their free service.
August 2011 Mon 8th Advantage Psychology will be speaking about how to talk to your child, friends and family about the diagnosis and taking care of the WHOLE family among other topics.
September 2011 Mon 12th Hawkesbury Nepean Legal Team will be presenting a FREE seminar about discrimination in schools.  Do you know your rights?  Come along and learn what they are. Please note the earlier meeting time of 6.30pm.
October 2011 Mon 10th

6.30pm AGM

7.30pm LinCs (Living in Communities) volunteer service will be chatting about their respite and time out service.
November 2011 Mon 14th Rudy Simone is our final guest speaker.  Please note there is a cover charge of $15 for members and $25 for non members.
December No meeting  

 

The Inner West Group meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except January) at Burwood RSL Club, Shaftsbury Rd, Burwood, Meeting Room 2, commencing at 7.30pm

January 2011  No meeting  
February 2011 Tues 1st
March 2011 Tues 1st  
April 2011 Tues 5th  
May 2011 Tues 3rd  
June 2011 Tues 7th  
July 2011 Tues 5th  

Paula Tazzyman, a dietician, will be speaking about the benefits of Omega 3
August 2011 Tues 2nd Owen Hodge Lawyers

will talk about powers of attorney, guardianships and trusts
September 2011 Tues 6th  
October 2011 Tues 4th  
November 2011 Tues 1st  
December 2010 Tues 7th
  

 

 

Activities / Social Groups / Playgroups

T.A.G

Teenage Autism Group presented by the Autsim & Aspergers Support group Inc.  Please email info@autismsupport.org.au for further details or click on the T.A.G link on this site.

Next

Network Extension Opportunities for young adults on the Autism Spectrum presented by the Autism & Aspergers Support Group Inc.  Please email info@autismsupport.org.au or click on the Next link on this website.

ASTeen

ASTeen is a social group for young people, aged 13 years and over, with Aspergers Syndrome.

Social outings are arranged nearly every fortnight and many interesting activities are planned by parents of youngsters in the group.

New members, girls and boys, are always welcome to come along to the outings. The calendar of events is organised well in advance for the year so it is easy to plan for outings.

For further information, please contact Christine Ayo on phone 0413 781 626.

Maverick Mobile Disco at the Richmond Club

Where: Richmond Club, cnr Francis & East Market Sts Richmond

When: Last Friday of every month, starting Friday 23 Feb

Time: 7pm to approx. 10pm. Refreshments available within the club.

Entry Cost: $5 (carers are free)

Who is it for: People with disabilities. Carers must remain at the venue.

Please note: The dates for the discos can change at very short notice. Always check prior to the date to ensure the disco is still going ahead.

Social Group for Young Adults (aged 18 years and over)

Meets fortnightly on Mondays from 7.00pm - 9.00pm

A social club has been set up for young adults (18 years and over) who have Asperger's or similar communication difficulties.

You are invited to come along and share experiences with other people who are keen to make new friends. There will be opportunities to sit back and chat amongst friendly people, and have a drink or a bite to eat. There will also be organised activities and events.

There will be a facilitator at the meetings to help everyone get along and organise what people want to do. Please bring some ID with your address on it.

We participate in a varied range of activities, such as:

  • Guest speakers
  • Movies
  • Ten pin bowling
  • Games nights
  • Barbecues

Please note that venues change frequently.

For information about Club activities

Please call Caroline Smith, Club mentor, on 0409 603 582

For further information about upcoming events visit the website: http://www.autismnsw.com.au/our%20services/socialclub.asp

Seminars

See the Rudy Simone tab and info on this website.
 

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