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1300 288 476
Northern Adelaide
A.S.D Family Support Group
Provides support to carers who care for a family member on the autism spectrum. Carers come along, share their stories, enjoy good company, as well as guest speakers. Respite can be provided for the person you care for. Contact Chris prior to group session if you need support with respite.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Corner of Curtis and Douglas Drive, Munno Para Uniting Church
Contact: Chris at Northern Carers Network on 8284 0388
Respite: Available
Website: www.ncnw.org.au
Adelaide North Special School Group
This group if for parents/caregivers who care for a family member with a disability. Carers come along, share their stories, enjoy good company, as well as enjoy some guest speakers. Respite can be provided for the person you care for if needed, people contact Chris if you need support with this.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 9.30AM - 11.30AM
Venue: 135 Douglas Drive, Munno Para
Contact: Chris at Northern Carers Network on 8284 0388
Respite: Available
Website: www.ncnw.org.au
Salisbury ASD Family Support Group
The group is run by two workers who facilitate conversation and linking between families, listen to ideas and needs, liaise with both the parents and children and have the capacity to provide information and referrals if needed. The group promotes family capacity building as well as community networking. It is free of charge and meets in a church hall adjacent to an outdoor kindy space with large sandpit, shaded playground and grass area. There is a theme for each week and activities, games or crafts are offered. Whole families/carers (children with and without autism and other carers such as grandparents) are encouraged to attend. A light meal is provided to finish off the group time.
Contact: Jane or Robert 8397 9333
Email: jane.swansson@aus.salvationarmy.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ASDSupportAdelaide/
Crèche: No
Meets: Fortnightly on Thursdays from 4 – 5.30pm
Venue: Salisbury Lutheran Church (The Ark)
Address: 10 Waterloo Corner Road, Salisbury SA 5108
MyTime
For parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It's a place for you to unwind and talk about your experiences while a helper minds your non-school age child.
Phone for general enquiries: Virginia 8159 9400
Davoren Park: Monday 10-12PM, Keryn Baker-Cocks 0414 912 816
Elizabeth Grove: Tuesday 1-3PM, Keryn Baker-Cocks 0414 912 816
Gilles Plains: Friday 12:30-2:30PM, Silvana Zotti 0488 151 789
Parafield Gardens: Friday 9:30-11:30, Silvana Zotti 0488 151 789
Young Adults with Asperger's Meet Up
A gathering of young adults on the autism spectrum (18 -30 years old). This is a space where young adults are able to meet and socialize, form new friendships and party with like-minded people.
Meets: First Saturday of the Month, 7pm - 11pm
Venue: Club Carter, 23 Carter Street, Prospect 5082
Contact: Denise Bateman via denise.bateman@raywhite.com or 0437 541 133
Creche: Not Available
Family Connections: Night Group
Supporting families with children on the autism spectrum through understanding and information. Bring yourself, a tissue and good sense of humour.
Meets: 1st Thursday of the month, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Contact Julie for Venue & Program
Contact: Julie Golotta 0466585041or juliegolotta@hotmail.com
Girls Konnection
Suitable for girls on the autism spectrum aged 6 – 12 years, must be accompanied by parent or carer. This is a life skills and social connections program which includes cooking, craft and outdoor activities and is aimed at building self-esteem and confidence. This group also provides parents or carers an opportunity to catch up, have a break and gain new information or support. Please bring drink bottle, hat and sunscreen.
Bookings required
$6 per session to be paid on the day
Meets: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Venue: Jubilee Way Community Centre, Corner of Jubilee Way & Grenfell Road, Wynn Vale
Bring: $5
Contact: Leanne 0439451645