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Can you spare an hour or two each fortnight to be a listening ear to newer parents?
Volunteers are needed for the “Someone to turn to…” ™ parent to parent support program that provides one-on-one telephone support for parents who have a child with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. It provides emotional and practical support by linking newer parents who wish to have supportive contact with a volunteer parent who has had similar experiences.
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Family Connections

An informal support group welcoming parents/carers of children and adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder
Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month 9.30am-12noon
Venue: Surrey Downs Community Centre, Zanoni Crescent, Surry Downs
Bring: Please bring a gold coin donation for morning tea
Contact: Creche bookings and further information contact Teresa Sandona at Tea Tree Gully Council on 8397 7278.

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Kidz Konnection

A new North Eastern Playtime Group invites boys with Asperger syndrome aged between 6 -10 years, living in the Tea Tree Gully and surrounding North Eastern Sububs, to join them on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month between 4.00pm and 5.30pm for semi structured craft, cooking, cricket and other fun activities. Child must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Held at Sunnybrook Community House (6 Sunnybrook Drive, Wynn Vale SA 5127). Cost: Gold coin donation. To attend, please email howard_vicki@optusnet.com.au.

Evening Family Connections

An informal support group welcoming parents/carers of children and adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder
Meets: 1st Monday evening of each month 7.15pm - 9pm
Venue: Sunnybrook Community Centre, Sunnybrook Drive, Wynne Vale
Bring: Please bring a gold coin donation for supper
Contact: Further information contact Teresa Sandona at Tea Tree Gully Council on 8397 7278.

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Southern Family Connections

An informal support group welcoming parents/carers of children and adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder
Meets: 1st Monday of each month 10am-12noon
Venue: Southern Primary Health Centre, 175 Bains Road, Morphett Vale
Bring: Please bring a gold coin donation for morning tea
Contact: Further information contact Greg Healy at Autism SA on 8462 0617.

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Autism/Asperger Family Support Group

This is group for carers of people with autism or Asperger syndrome. As well as enjoying the support and friendship of each other, they enjoy a variety of activities including guest speakers, outings and pamper days.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Tueday of each month from 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Craigmore YMCA, Yorketown Rd, Craigmore
Contact: Chris Hill at Norrthern Carers Network on 8284 0388

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Autism/Asperger Family Support Group

Come and join othe parents of children with Asperger syndrome. Drop in for a chat and coffee. Guest speaker every second month.
Meets: Second Friday of each month 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Lynay Centre, 8 Pineridge Drive, Blakeview

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Parents of Adolescents and Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

The aim of this group is to give mutual support to parents, carers and families in an informal, non-threatening but sometimes frank forum. The evenings include informal socialising and discussion but the mood is relaxed and individuals may contribute or simply sit back and listen.
Meets: Astor Hotel, 437 Pulteney St, Adelaide, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Drinks & meals available.
Contact: Robyn Copeland on 8379 2117

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Adelaide Hills Special Needs Support - Hills Family Connections

An informal support group welcoming parents/carers of children and adults who have special needs.
Meets: 1st Friday of each month 10am-12noon
Venue: Mt Barker Library, Room D44
Bring: Please bring a gold coin donation for morning tea
Contact: Further information contact Ali Roach at Autism SA on 8462 0615

Western Area Autism Support Group

The aim of the group is to offer mutual support in a friendly environment
Meets: 1st Monday of the month at 7:30pm at the Garden Cottage, Bower Cottages, 200 Bower Road, Semaphore Park.
Contact: Zoe Sandell on 8242 0651 or email ffoegzo@hotmail.com

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group

A group for parents, carers and grandparents offering support, information who link together and have some fun!
Meets: Once a month on a Thursday at 12pm
Venue: At various locations on the central Yorke Peninsula
Contact: For further information, please phone Joyce Adolph at Carers Link on 8821 2444.

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Beyond the Square

The role of 'Beyond the Square' is the support of parents and carers of females who have a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome. They meet on alternate months at various venues.
For information: Barbara Green 8277 8570: 0419 834 166: Barbara.Green@flinders.edu.au.
Website: http://www.beyondthesquare.org.au

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Grandparents Group

The aim of this group is to offer support to grandparents who have grandchildren with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Meet: It is run by grandparents and meets once a month on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
Further info: For more information contact John and Denise Langton on 8261 4979
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Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope supports families and inviduals who experience Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Meet: 1st Wednesday of the month at 1pm
Location: Boston Hotel, Port Lincoln
Further Information: Please call Sonia Regan on 8683 3143 or Maryanne Stockham on 8683 0410

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ASPAUT Group: Aspergers / Autism Support Group

Aspaut aims to link parents and carers of children and young people with autism or Asperger syndrome with other people in the same situation and with services in the Lower North region of South Australia.
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month 11am - 2pm at Saddleworth Kindergarten, Saddle Road, Saddleworth. Please bring a plate of food for a shared lunch. Childcare is available.
Further info: Kate Jenkins or Deborah Smith, Lower North Health (Clare) 8842 6500.

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South East Support Group

This support group is for families in the South East of SA particularly the Meningie area down through Mount Gambier. If you would like to connect with other families in this area please contact Colleen Moore, Regional Coordinator of South East Carers on 8724 7188.

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HF Autism / Asperger's Support Group

This group meets 1st Thursday of each month at Schild House, Nuriootpa from 10am-12noon. Morning tea is available and there are guest speakers. For further information contact Vicki on 8562 4000

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A4 : Autism & Asperger’s Advocacy Australia

A4 is a national group who wish to have a more direct involvement in raising the profile of autism.
Membership is free and information will be distributed via email. If you would like to be kept informed of developments please email: convenor@a4.org.au or membership@a4.org.au.

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