Updated 24 July 2023

Expressions of interest to join the Teens Work KnowHow Program in 2023 are now closed. If you would like to be contacted about the Teens Work KnowHow Program for 2024 and beyond, please add your name to the mailing list.

Thank you for your interest in our Aspergers Victoria Teens Work KnowHow Program.

AV believes that our early career experiences build our life foundations. It is our vision that this exciting program provides our community with a pathway to understand themselves, the world of work, and their job readiness. The program is delivered in a way that is positive, empowering, practical and geared towards individual learning styles.

Participants in this program will leave with more career understanding, self-confidence and some useful tools to help them map out their own future in work.

The program will include parent / guardian communication as well so you can support the participants' progress. This program is designed to align with the Department of Education and Training requirements for work experience.

Who can join the program?

• Individuals with Aspergers, autistic individuals, or other similar neurodivergent profiles (diagnosed, self-diagnosed, and self-identified are all welcome).
• Teens and young people aged from 14 and 9 months to 21 years as of Tuesday 1 August, 2023.

Participants must also be:

• Enrolled in secondary education.
• AV members (non-members are welcome to add their name to the Expression of Interest, but you will need to be a current paid AV member to participate in the program).
• Able to participate independently (ie: without assistance from a parent / carer / support worker).

Program content

• The program comprises workshops, mock interviews, and a supported work experience placement.
• Participants are matched with an AV job coach.
• Workshops will be both online and in person (in person sessions will take place in metropolitan Melbourne).
• Work experience placement will be with a host employer based in metropolitan Melbourne.

Proposed program dates

Round 2: Monday 17 July to Friday 6 October

For information on the proposed dates for each round including workshops and placement week, please view our Teens Work KnowHow Program overview.

NB: these are proposed dates and are subject to change.

Is the program free?

Courtesy of a generous ILC grant from the Department of Social Services, our Teens Work KnowHow program is free of charge for AV members.

Why do I need to fill out this form?

The information collected in this form assists us to determine interest and applicant suitability for the program. We will process applications and contact families in early 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact our Employment Project Manager, Jacob: programs@aspergersvic.org.au

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Job Coaching Program

Participant Application

After a successful pilot program offering complimentary coaching to our community during COVID lockdown periods in 2020 and 2021, AV is excited to announce that applications are now open for our fee-for-service job coaching program.

• If you are ready to apply for a space in our coaching program, please click the Register button and complete the application form.

• If you are looking for general information about the coaching program, if you have questions about the coaching program, if you are interested in coaching but are not yet ready to apply, or if you are a parent / carer / support worker of a potential applicant, please visit the coaching page on the AV website and browse the resources we have available.
• We also invite you to add your name to the AV mailing list for coaching to be notified of upcoming coaching opportunities.

Eligibility criteria

• Coaching participants must be aged 18 or older.

• We welcome applications from individuals with Aspergers, autistic individuals, and those with other similar neurodivergent profiles.

• Application is open to members and non-members, however you will need to have a current AV membership to proceed with coaching beyond the initial discovery session. 

• The application must be completed by the person who will be participating in the coaching program. 
  Note for parents, carers, and support workers: if you know someone who may be interested in coaching, you are welcome to share information about coaching with them, however we do ask that this application form is completed by the applicant themselves.

Cost: $450 for three sessions with an AV Job Coach.

(NDIS participants may be able to use plan funds to cover this fee.)

What happens next?

When you have successfully completed and submitted your application form, you will receive a email confirming that you have completed the form successfully. Your name and your responses will be shared with our coaching team. When a coaching space becomes available, we will contact you to arrange a discovery session with you.

As we have received a lot of interest in this program, this may take some time, but we will do our best to contact you as soon as possible.

For more information

If you have further questions or feedback about this activity, please contact our AV admin team.

• Call 0480 385 710, or email us.
• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.
• Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Adults Group: September

- online meeting

About the Adults Group

Our Adults Group is for older members of the Aspergers autistic community and those with other similar neurodivergent profiles. It is more suitable for those who are aged 35 years and over, although younger adults are welcome to join in. (Young adults may prefer to attend our Young Adults group meetings as well as or instead of this group.)

This month, we will be talking about sensory sensitivities.

The Adults Group is a parent/carer free zone - parents / carers of attendees are invited to join our separate Parents & Carers Group instead. (Autistic adults who are also parents or carers are most welcome.)

This meeting will be online via Zoom. We have included more information about Zoom and how to access the meeting below.

As our Group Leader is on leave on the day of this activity, this meeting will be facilitated by the Young Adults Group Leader, Matthew,

Volunteers needed

We’re looking for a volunteer Group Assistant to support our Group Leader and help to run the group. If you’re interested, please complete our online volunteer application or contact AV admin for more information.

About our Group Leaders

All AV volunteer group leaders are peers of their group participants and welcome new attendees. All AV group leaders have a Working with Children Check.

Cost: $5 for AV members, $10 for non-members. FREE for holders of a +Groups Membership and first-time attendees.

Community Guide: About our free* first-time attendee ticket

Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for activities, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support the work our AV team does for our community.

If cost is a barrier, please contact our AV admin team.

Anyone wishing to attend an AV activity must register before attending.

For online events, you need to register to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Unregistered attendees may incur an admin fee of up to $10.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity, view registration details, or cancel a registration

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide(includes details of in-Zoom features)

• Peer Support Groups - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (includes answers to the most common questions about AV peer support groups).

For assistance or more information

• Call 0480 385 710 or email our AV admin team.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity and for the first hour of the activity.

• Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event T&Cs

Young Adults Group: September

- online meeting

About our Group

Our Young Adults group is a great place for Aspergers, autistic and other similar neurodivergent profile adults aged 18 years - 35 years (approx.) to meet, chat, and play games with no social pressure. As this is a parent/carer-free zone, we invite any parents or carers to attend our separate Parents & Carers group.

The session is facilitated by the Young Adult team:

• Matthew - YA Group Leader
• Lyndel - Young Adults Co-Facilitator
• Cal, Eleanor, Tim, Todd, Corey - YA Mentors

All AV volunteer group leaders are peers of their group participants and welcome new attendees. All AV volunteers have a Working with Children Check.

Cost: $5 for AV members, $10 for non-members. FREE for holders of a +Groups Membership and first-time attendees.

Community Guide: About our free* first-time attendee ticket

Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for activities, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support the work our AV team does for our community.

If cost is a barrier, please contact our AV admin team.

Anyone wishing to attend an AV activity must register before attending.

For online events, you will need to register to receive the Zoom meeting link / Discord link. First-time attendee tickets must be requested at least 24 hours before the meeting. 

NB: Unregistered attendees may incur an admin fee of up to $10.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity, view registration details, or cancel a registration
• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)
• How to access an AV Zoom Activity(includes tips on Zoom etiquette)
• AV Zoom Guide(includes details of in-Zoom features)
• Peer Support Groups - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (includes answers to the most common questions about AV peer support groups).

For assistance or more information

• Call 0480 385 710 or email our AV admin team.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only starting an hour before the activity and for the first hour of the activity.

• Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event T&Cs

Book Club: September

About the AV Book Club

If you enjoy reading fiction and would like to have an incentive to read more, expand your reading list, and to meet with others to share your thoughts and insights and to hear others' perspectives, consider joining the AV Book Club for your next literary adventure. We read and discuss work by autistic authors as well as non-autistic authors.

This month, we will discuss Idoru by William Gibson.

Tokyo, post-event: After an attack of scruples, Colin Laney's skipped out on his former employer Slitscan – avoiding the rash of media lawyers sent his way – and taken a job for the outfit managing Japanese rock duo, Lo/Rez. Rez has announced he's going to marry an 'idoru' by the name of Rei Toi – she exists only in virtual reality – and this creates complications that Laney, a net runner, is supposed to sort out.

But when Chai, part of Lo/Rez's fan club, turns up unaware that she's carrying illegal nanoware for the Russian Kombinat, Laney's scruples nudge him towards trouble all over again. And this time lawyers'll be the least of his worries...

William Gibson is a prophet and a satirist, a black comedian and an outstanding architect of cool.

How to access this book

• Book Club book access and purchase guide for 2023 list.

Cost: FREE for AV members.

Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for groups and events, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support all the wonderful work our volunteers and staff team do for our community.

If cost is a barrier, please contact Jenni.

All attendees must register before attending an AV activity.

For online activities, you will need to register to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity

• How to view your registration details or cancel a registration
  

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide (includes details of in-Zoom features)

For more information

• Call 0480 385 710, or email our AV admin team.
  

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only an hour before the activity start time and for the first hour of the activity.

• Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.

AV Groups Way

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Career Network:

October - online meeting

About the Network

AV’s Career Network (formerly know as the Neurodivergent Professionals Network) is an interest group for neurodivergent-identifying adults who are, or have previously worked in, professional roles and who are keen to connect with peers, share their stories, support each other, leverage their talents, and advocate for change in the perception of neurodivergent in the workplace and beyond.

This activity is for adults aged 18 and older who are currently or who have previously worked in professional roles and who identify as having Aspergers or being autistic. We are an inclusive group and welcome adults at all stages of the assessment / diagnostic journey, including self-diagnosed.

This meeting will be online via Zoom. We have included more information about Zoom and how to access the meeting below.

About our Facilitators

All AV volunteer facilitators are peers of their group participants and all have a Working with Children Check.

Cost: $10 for AV members, $15 for non-members.

Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for activities, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support the work our AV team does for our community.

If cost is a barrier, please contact our AV admin team.

Anyone wishing to attend an AV activity must register before attending.

For online events, you need to register to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Unregistered attendees may incur an admin fee of up to $10.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity, view registration details, or cancel a registration

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide(includes details of in-Zoom features)

For assistance or more information

• Call 0480 385 710 or email our AV admin team.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity and for the first hour of the activity.

• Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event T&Cs

Partners Group: October

- in person meeting

About our Partners Group

Join our Partners Peer Support Group to meet other adults who are or who have been in a relationship with someone who has Aspergers, is autistic, or has a similar neurodivergent profile. Sharing experiences within the safe environment of our peer support meetings can be a lifeline, and sharing with people who have similar lived experience is validating and often educational. Your partner may be self-diagnosed or have a formal diagnosis, and you may share a household or live separately. We are an inclusive group and welcome partners of all genders and relationship types.

This session is facilitated by our Partners Group Leaders. All AV volunteer group leaders are peers of their group participants and welcome new attendees.

Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, FREE for +Groups membership holders and first-time attendees.

Community Guide: About our free* first-time attendee ticket

Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for activities, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support the work our AV team does for our community.

If cost is a barrier, please contact our AV admin team.

Venue Information

Power Neighbourhood House - 54 Power Avenue, Ashwood, 3145

Power Neighbourhood House website

Power Neighbourhood House on Google Maps

Public transport: Holmesglen Station (700m). 624 bus (stops outside). On-street parking.

Accessibility: Ramp access at front and rear, accessible bathroom.

Anyone wishing to attend an AV activity must register before attending.

For in-person events, this allows us to ensure that we have enough volunteers attending on the night to support the group, and to ensure that the venue can safely accommodate all attendees.

In the event that the activity is cancelled or transferred to an online meeting, we will only be able to let you know if you have registered. First-time attendee tickets must be requested at least 24 hours before the meeting.

NB: Unregistered attendees may incur an admin fee of up to $10.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity, view registration details, or cancel a registration 

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• Attending COVIDSafe in-person activities at AV. Please read before registering or attending.
  

• Peer Support Groups - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (includes answers to the most common questions about AV peer support groups).

For assistance or more information

• Call 0480 385 710 or email our AV admin team.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity and for the first hour of the activity.

• Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.

Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Women & Non-Binary Folk Group: October

- online meeting

About our Group

Our Women & Non-Binary Folk Group is a great place to connect with other Aspergers autistic women (cis and trans) and non-binary folk to chat about your experiences, share ideas, exchange advice, and support each other. You are also welcome to attend our Adults Group, Rainbow Spectrum Group, or our Young Adults Group, or all of them!

This session is facilitated by our Women & NB Group Leader.

All AV volunteer group leaders are peers of their group participants and welcome new attendees. All AV group leaders have a Working with Children Check.

Cost: $5 for AV members, $10 for non-members. FREE for holders of a +Groups Membership and for first-time attendees.

Community Guide: About our free* first-time attendee ticket

Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for activities, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support the work our AV team do for our community.

If cost is a barrier, please contact our AV admin team.

Anyone wishing to attend an AV activity must register before attending.

For online events, you will need to register to receive the Zoom meeting link.

First-time attendee tickets must be requested at least 24 hours before the meeting. Unregistered attendees may incur an admin fee of up to $10.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity, view registration details, or cancel a registration

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide (includes details of in-Zoom features)

• Peer Support Groups - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (includes answers to the most common questions about AV peer support groups).

For assistance or more information

• Call 0480 385 710 or email our AV admin team.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity and for the first hour of the activity.

• Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event T&Cs

D&D Term 4 2023
Tuesday 6.00pm, 10-17y.o. (Group 9)

The AV D&D program continues this term and your DMs and DMAs are excited for you to join them on more adventures with your questing group, while also making friends, exploring your creativity, connecting with others in our community, and having fun.

Each session runs for three hours, providing fun and social connection for our players and meaningful ongoing employment opportunities for our community. 

(For further information about the AV D&D program, please visit the D&D page on the AV website.)

Register on this page for: Term 4, Tuesday 6.00pm, 10-17y.o. (Group 9)

First session date: Tuesday 10 October

Last session date: Tuesday 5 December

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-17 years

Dungeon Master: Fox

DM email address: dnd5@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Fox

Campaign profile: Group 9

Cost

$280 for 8 sessions. If cost is a barrier, please email our AV admin team. If you are not yet an AV member, join as an AV member today to access this members-only program and so much more.

• For other D&D groups this term, please visit the D&D program page on the AV website to view all group days and times for this term.
• NB: D&D sessions do not run on weekends, on public holidays, on Fridays leading into long weekends, or on the Monday before Cup Day.
• Please choose your group carefully as we cannot accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

AV Player Registration Information: please read this before registering

• The AV D&D Player Registration Information includes important information about registering, changing groups, allowed character types, adult supervision for younger players, and a trial of Discord for all groups in Term 1 2023.
• All players (and parents / carers where applicable) will need to agree to this as part of the registration process.
• NB: By registering for this group, you confirm that you and / or your player have read, understood, and agree to the Player Registration Information.

About character sheets

• Players will be asked in registration if they would like to upload a character sheet / email a character sheet to the DM, if they need some help to create a character sheet, or if they need the DM to provide a pre-set character sheet.
• Returning players need to provide an updated character sheet at least one week before the first session.
• If a player has indicated that they need help, the DM will contact them via email before the first session.
• For a list of accepted character source materials, please read the Campaign Profile for this group.
• Homebrew / custom characters or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program.

Important Player Documents

• Safety in D&D: Off-limits topics. This allows players to tell us if there are any topics that they are not comfortable to have included in their D&D game.
• AV D&D Frequently Asked Questions: includes answers to common questions about the AV D&D program
• AV's D&D Program Rules and Guidelines: these rules and guidelines set expectations for our D&D sessions and includes important information on our Child Safe policy.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to view your registration details or cancel a registration

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide (includes details of in-Zoom features)

For more information

If you have questions or if you need assistance, please contact our AV admin team.

• Call 0480 385 710, or email us.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity start time and for the first hour of the activity.

• The AV email inbox is not monitored outside business hours. 

AV Groups Way

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

D&D Term 2, 2023: Tuesday 6.30pm,

18+ W&NB, (Group 10)

The AV D&D program continues this term, and your DMs and DMAs are excited for you to join them on more adventures with your questing group, while also making friends, exploring your creativity, connecting with others in our community, and having fun.

We are excited to welcome back our Women and Non-Binary Folk D&D group. If you are 18 or older, you identify as a woman (cis and trans) or non-binary person, and you are interested in Dungeons & Dragons, you are most welcome to join us. All experience levels welcome, including beginners and players new to D&D - the group skill level will default to the least experienced in the group.

Each session runs for three hours, providing fun and social connection for our players and meaningful ongoing employment opportunities for our community. 

(For further information about the AV D&D program, please visit the D&D page on the AV website.)

Register on this page for: Term 4, Tuesday 6.30pm, 18+ W&NB (Group 10)

First session date: Tuesday 10 October

Last session date: Tuesday 5 December

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 18 and older who are women (cis and trans) or non-binary

Dungeon Master: Emma

DM email address: dnd6@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Emma

Campaign profile: Group 10

Cost

$280 for 8 sessions. If cost is a barrier, please email our AV admin team. If you are not yet an AV member, join as an AV member today to access this members-only program and so much more.

• For other D&D groups this term, please visit the D&D program page on the AV website to view all group days and times for this term.
• NB: D&D sessions do not run on weekends, on public holidays, on Fridays leading into long weekends, or on the Monday before Cup Day.
• Please choose your group carefully as we cannot accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

AV Player Registration Information: please read this before registering

• The AV D&D Player Registration Information includes important information about registering, changing groups, allowed character types, adult supervision for younger players, and a trial of Discord for all groups in Term 1 2023.
• All players (and parents / carers where applicable) will need to agree to this as part of the registration process.
• NB: By registering for this group, you confirm that you and / or your player have read, understood, and agree to the Player Registration Information.

About character sheets

• Players will be asked in registration if they would like to upload a character sheet / email a character sheet to the DM, if they need some help to create a character sheet, or if they need the DM to provide a pre-set character sheet.
• Returning players need to provide an updated character sheet at least one week before the first session.
• If a player has indicated that they need help, the DM will contact them via email before the first session.
• For a list of accepted character source materials, please read the Campaign Profile for this group.
• Homebrew / custom characters or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program.

Important Player Documents

• Safety in D&D: Off-limits topics. This allows players to tell us if there are any topics that they are not comfortable to have included in their D&D game.
  
• AV D&D Frequently Asked Questions: includes answers to common questions about the AV D&D program
• AV's D&D Program Rules and Guidelines: these rules and guidelines set expectations for our D&D sessions and includes important information on our Child Safe policy.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to view your registration details or cancel a registration

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide (includes details of in-Zoom features)

For more information

If you have questions or if you need assistance, please contact our AV admin team.

• Call 0480 385 710, or email us.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity start time and for the first hour of the activity.

• The AV email inbox is not monitored outside business hours. 

AV Groups Way

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

D&D Term 4, 2023:

Wednesday 6.30pm, 18+ (Group 4)

The AV D&D program continues this term, and your DMs and DMAs are excited for you to join them on more adventures with your questing group, while also making friends, exploring your creativity, connecting with others in our community, and having fun.

Each session runs for three hours, providing fun and social connection for our players and meaningful ongoing employment opportunities for our community. 

(For further information about the AV D&D program, please visit the D&D page on the AV website.)

Register on this page for: Term 4, Wednesday 6.30pm, 18+ (Group 4)

First session date: Wednesday 11 October

Last session date: Wednesday 6 December

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 18 and older

Dungeon Master: Fox

DM email address: dnd5@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Fox

Campaign profile: Group 4

Cost

$315 for 9 sessions. If cost is a barrier, please email our AV admin team. If you are not yet an AV member, join as an AV member today to access this members-only program and so much more.

• For other D&D groups this term, please visit the D&D program page on the AV website to view all group days and times for this term.
• NB: D&D sessions do not run on weekends, on public holidays, on Fridays leading into long weekends, or on the Monday before Cup Day.
• Please choose your group carefully as we cannot accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

AV Player Registration Information: please read this before registering

• The AV D&D Player Registration Information includes important information about registering, changing groups, allowed character types, adult supervision for younger players, and a trial of Discord for all groups in Term 1 2023.
• All players (and parents / carers where applicable) will need to agree to this as part of the registration process.
• NB: By registering for this group, you confirm that you and / or your player have read, understood, and agree to the Player Registration Information.

About character sheets

• Players will be asked in registration if they would like to upload a character sheet / email a character sheet to the DM, if they need some help to create a character sheet, or if they need the DM to provide a pre-set character sheet.
• Returning players need to provide an updated character sheet at least one week before the first session.
• If a player has indicated that they need help, the DM will contact them via email before the first session.
• For a list of accepted character source materials, please read the Campaign Profile for this group.
• Homebrew / custom characters or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program.

Important Player Documents

• Safety in D&D: Off-limits topics. This allows players to tell us if there are any topics that they are not comfortable to have included in their D&D game.
  
• AV D&D Frequently Asked Questions: includes answers to common questions about the AV D&D program
• AV's D&D Program Rules and Guidelines: these rules and guidelines set expectations for our D&D sessions and includes important information on our Child Safe policy.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to view your registration details or cancel a registration

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide (includes details of in-Zoom features)

For more information

If you have questions or if you need assistance, please contact our AV admin team.

• Call 0480 385 710, or email us.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity start time and for the first hour of the activity.

• The AV email inbox is not monitored outside business hours. 

AV Groups Way

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Parents & Carers Group: October

- online meeting

About the Parents & Carers Group

This is an online peer support meeting open to all parents and carers (including autistic parents / carers) of Aspergers / autistic children, teens and adults to meet, chat, exchange ideas and find support.

About our Group Leaders

Our Parents & Carers Group Leaders are Toni, Jenny, and Sue.

All AV volunteer group leaders share the lived experience of their group participants and welcome new attendees. All AV group leaders have a Working with Children Check.

Cost: $5 for AV members, $10 for non-members. FREE for +Groups membership holders and first-time attendees.

Community Guide: About our free* first-time attendee ticket

Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for activities, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support the work our AV team does for our community.

If cost is a barrier, please contact our AV admin team.

Anyone wishing to attend an AV activity must register before attending.

For online events, you will need to register to receive the Zoom meeting link / Discord link. First-time attendee tickets must be requested at least 24 hours before the meeting.

NB: Unregistered attendees may incur an admin fee of up to $10.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity, view registration details, or cancel a registration 

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide(includes details of in-Zoom features)

• Peer Support Groups - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (includes answers to the most common questions about AV peer support groups).

For assistance or more information

• Call 0480 385 710 or email our AV admin team.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity start time and for the first hour of the activity.

• Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

D&D Term 4 2023
Thursday 12.00pm, 10-17.y.o (Group 5)

The AV D&D program continues this term and your DMs and DMAs are excited for you to join them on more adventures with your questing group, while also making friends, exploring your creativity, connecting with others in our community, and having fun.

Each session runs for three hours, providing fun and social connection for our players and meaningful ongoing employment opportunities for our community. 

(For further information about the AV D&D program, please visit the D&D page on the AV website.)

Register on this page for: Term 4, Thursday 12.00pm, 10-17y.o. (Group 5)

First session date: Thursday 12 October

Last session date: Thursday 7 December

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-17 years

Dungeon Master: Michael

DM email address: dnd3@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Michael

Campaign profile: Group 5

Cost

$315 for 9 sessions. If cost is a barrier, please email our AV admin team. If you are not yet an AV member, join as an AV member today to access this members-only program and so much more.

• For other D&D groups this term, please visit the D&D program page on the AV website to view all group days and times for this term.
• NB: D&D sessions do not run on weekends, on public holidays, on Fridays leading into long weekends, or on the Monday before Cup Day.
• Please choose your group carefully as we cannot accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

AV Player Registration Information: please read this before registering

• The AV D&D Player Registration Information includes important information about registering, changing groups, allowed character types, adult supervision for younger players, and a trial of Discord for all groups in Term 1 2023.
• All players (and parents / carers where applicable) will need to agree to this as part of the registration process.
• NB: By registering for this group, you confirm that you and / or your player have read, understood, and agree to the Player Registration Information.

About character sheets

• Players will be asked in registration if they would like to upload a character sheet / email a character sheet to the DM, if they need some help to create a character sheet, or if they need the DM to provide a pre-set character sheet.
• Returning players need to provide an updated character sheet at least one week before the first session.
• If a player has indicated that they need help, the DM will contact them via email before the first session.
• For a list of accepted character source materials, please read the Campaign Profile for this group.
• Homebrew / custom characters or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program.

Important Player Documents

• Safety in D&D: Off-limits topics. This allows players to tell us if there are any topics that they are not comfortable to have included in their D&D game.
• AV D&D Frequently Asked Questions: includes answers to common questions about the AV D&D program
• AV's D&D Program Rules and Guidelines: these rules and guidelines set expectations for our D&D sessions and includes important information on our Child Safe policy.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to view your registration details or cancel a registration

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide (includes details of in-Zoom features)

For more information

If you have questions or if you need assistance, please contact our AV admin team.

• Call 0480 385 710, or email us.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity start time and for the first hour of the activity.

• The AV email inbox is not monitored outside business hours. 

AV Groups Way

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

D&D Term 4 2023
Thursday 6.00pm, 14-17.y.o (Group 6)

The AV D&D program continues this term and your DMs and DMAs are excited for you to join them on more adventures with your questing group, while also making friends, exploring your creativity, connecting with others in our community, and having fun.

Each session runs for three hours, providing fun and social connection for our players and meaningful ongoing employment opportunities for our community. 

(For further information about the AV D&D program, please visit the D&D page on the AV website.)

Register on this page for: Term 4, Thursday 6.00pm, 14-17y.o. (Group 6)

First session date: Thursday 12 October

Last session date: Thursday 7 December

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 14-17 years

Dungeon Master: Doyle

DM email address: dnd8@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Doyle

Campaign profile: Group 6

Cost

$315 for 9 sessions. If cost is a barrier, please email our AV admin team. If you are not yet an AV member, join as an AV member today to access this members-only program and so much more.

• For other D&D groups this term, please visit the D&D program page on the AV website to view all group days and times for this term.
• NB: D&D sessions do not run on weekends, on public holidays, on Fridays leading into long weekends, or on the Monday before Cup Day.
• Please choose your group carefully as we cannot accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

AV Player Registration Information: please read this before registering

• The AV D&D Player Registration Information includes important information about registering, changing groups, allowed character types, adult supervision for younger players, and a trial of Discord for all groups in Term 1 2023.
• All players (and parents / carers where applicable) will need to agree to this as part of the registration process.
• NB: By registering for this group, you confirm that you and / or your player have read, understood, and agree to the Player Registration Information.

About character sheets

• Players will be asked in registration if they would like to upload a character sheet / email a character sheet to the DM, if they need some help to create a character sheet, or if they need the DM to provide a pre-set character sheet.
• Returning players need to provide an updated character sheet at least one week before the first session.
• If a player has indicated that they need help, the DM will contact them via email before the first session.
• For a list of accepted character source materials, please read the Campaign Profile for this group.
• Homebrew / custom characters or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program.

Important Player Documents

• Safety in D&D: Off-limits topics. This allows players to tell us if there are any topics that they are not comfortable to have included in their D&D game.
• AV D&D Frequently Asked Questions: includes answers to common questions about the AV D&D program
• AV's D&D Program Rules and Guidelines: these rules and guidelines set expectations for our D&D sessions and includes important information on our Child Safe policy.

Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)

• How to register for an AV activity

• How to pay for an AV activity registration (includes details for PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer options)

• How to view your registration details or cancel a registration

• How to access an AV Zoom Activity (includes tips on Zoom etiquette)

• AV Zoom Guide (includes details of in-Zoom features)

For more information

If you have questions or if you need assistance, please contact our AV admin team.

• Call 0480 385 710, or email us.

• The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone call only for an hour before the activity start time and for the first hour of the activity.

• The AV email inbox is not monitored outside business hours. 

AV Groups Way

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions