Teens Work Know-How Program
Transition to Work Know-How Program

Early Participant Application for 2025-26

Join Our Teens Work Know-How Program: Your Opportunity to Shine

Are you or someone you know a student, and ready to be supported in taking the next step towards transitioning from School into the Workforce? We’re thrilled to invite you to express your early interest in our Teens Work Know-How Program, running in 2025. This expression of interest page will remain open from now until 2026! This will allow us to showcase community need.

This early application will help us in proactively managing our program to ensure its the best it can be for all, and in our grant applications and advocacy work. Your early efforts are supporting us to keep this program funded, and our community supported. 

Please review the timetable for 2025 below before registering to ensure you can commit to this program!

Why This Program Matters

Our Teens Work Know-How Program is more than just a series of workshops—it’s a community-driven initiative designed to empower neurodiverse teens with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the workplace. Here’s why this program is crucial:

• Empowering Futures: We provide the tools and support to help neurodiverse teens navigate the professional world with confidence. This program is tailored to highlight and harness their unique strengths. 
  
  
• Building Stronger Communities: By focusing on individual abilities and fostering an inclusive environment, we are building a community where everyone can contribute and succeed.  Jacob, our Program Manager, knows firsthand, "a lot of learning for our cohort is helping them cut through the jargon, explaining the first principles, the Why behind the actions taken, and being able to understand and mentor their curiosity".
  
  
• Advocating for Change: Your involvement helps us collect valuable data that showcases the impact and ROI of neurodiverse talent, how educators and employers can best support, harness and train your talents, and helping all parties understand how the spectrum may speak in a place of work. 
  
  This evidence is critical for securing future funding and expanding our reach and services to community, and more importantly, employers are businesses, this helps us showcase with tangible data, supported by our industry stakeholders, the long-term results of employing our community. The earlier our cohort understand themselves, their place on the spectrum, only then can they support, or be supported
  
  

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Teens Work Know-How Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Age: Must be within the legal working age of 15- 18 by the time the program round starts.
• School Enrollment: Must be enrolled in secondary school or through the Home Schooling Network (HEN).
• Commitment: Must be able to meet the scheduled requirements of the program.
• School Support: Must have the school’s knowledge and signature for work experience placement to be included as part of the participant's school VET (Vocational Education and Training) learning.

How Your Participation Makes a Difference

1. Early Access: By expressing your interest now, you’ll be prioritized for onboarding in our final round of the current grant extension in 2025.
2. Future Notifications: You’ll be among the first to hear about additional funding and new programs from 2025-2026 if we receive further funding.
3. Program Development: Your early application helps us understand community needs and develop diverse program options, including school curriculum integration, holiday programs, and/ or online courses.

Real Stories, Real Impact

Our program isn’t just about skills; it’s about changing lives. Here is a story from our Team that highlight the social value of our work:

• Community Voices: One of our participants, "Emma", shared how the program helped her build confidence in a way that traditional approaches in school didn’t. She learned to speak to her unique strengths to feel more confident in job interviews and the transition process, understanding that what made her a leader in her basket ball team, and her love for sport, is why she is fit for the role; not because of her Resume. This participant then went off to work in a sports store at DFO.
  
  Another student, "Samantha" also suffered from stress related/undiagnosed tics, something that Jacob, due to his Tourette Syndrome understood the self consciousness of. Both of them, not being around many other "Tickers" connected, this report, this shared understanding, allowed for Sam to take of the mask, to transition from the timid shy girl who came in, feeling like her ticks would make her unable to achieve her goals, to one of the stand out students in our cohort. This preconceived mindset was brought to a halt; when she saw someone, doing exactly what she felted would never be possible. That reprograming of her believes, through seeing it with their own eyes, and being understood, was shared to be more impactful then any information, and a deeply impactful moment for both, and our program so far.  
  

Our ILC Commitment

Since 2019, supported by an ILC grant, we’ve faced challenges but remain dedicated to our mission; to deliver the Teens Work Know-How Program.

Despite the hurdles, including those from COVID-19, we’ve persevered, and pivoted through these challenges with the support of our community and stakeholders.
We continued to focus on leading by example, employing more lived experience team members, and exceeding past outcomes. 

Your participation is key to our success. It allows us to:

• Showcase Unique Talents: Highlight the skills and abilities of neurodiverse teens.
• Secure Essential Funding: Use collected data to advocate for extended or new grants.
• Expand Our Offerings: Create more programs tailored to various needs and preferences.

Express Your Interest

Ready to make a difference? Fill out the EOI Form to express your interest in the Teens Work Know-How Program. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a program that is changing lives and making a real impact.

Together, We Can Create a Brighter Future

Thank you for considering joining us. Your involvement will help us build a more inclusive and supportive community for neurodiverse teens.

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AV - Empowering and connecting Neurodiverse Individuals for 33 Year!

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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.

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D&D Summer School Holiday Program 10-17y.o. Online

The AV D&D program continues 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. 

Please note unlike most programs which are played on Zoom and Discord this program will be played entirely over Discord.

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

Register on this page for: D&D Spring School Holiday Program 10-17y.o. Group 1

First session date: Monday 13 January

Last session date: Wednesday 22 January

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-17 y.o.

Dungeon Master: Nicholas

DM email address: dnd11@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Nick

Campaign Profile

Please take the time to read through the DM bio and campaign profile. These documents help you get to know your DM and contain important information if you are creating your own character.

Cost

$152 for 4 sessions. This holiday program is open to members and non members to give those that have been unsure a chance to try the program. If cost is a barrier, please email our AV admin Jack or complete our Hardship Fund Application Form. 

• 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 Jack.

• Call 0480 385 710, or email us.

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

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

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AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Teens Work Know-How Program
A Transition to Work Know-How Program

Participant Application for 2025

Join Our Teens Work Know-How Program: Your Opportunity to Shine

Are you or someone you know a student, and ready to be supported in taking the next step towards transitioning from School into the Workforce? We’re thrilled to invite you to express your early interest in our Teens Work Know-How Program, running in 2025. This expression of interest page will remain open from now until January 17th 2025!

This early application will help us in proactively managing our program to ensure its the best it can be for all, and in our grant applications and advocacy work. Your early efforts are supporting us to keep this program funded, and our community supported. 

Please review the timetable for 2025 below before registering to ensure you can commit to this program!

Why This Program Matters

Our Teens Work Know-How Program is more than just a series of workshops—it’s a community-driven initiative designed to empower neurodiverse teens with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the workplace. Here’s why this program is crucial:

• Empowering Futures: We provide the tools and support to help neurodiverse teens navigate the professional world with confidence. This program is tailored to highlight and harness their unique strengths. 
  
  
• Building Stronger Communities: By focusing on individual abilities and fostering an inclusive environment, we are building a community where everyone can contribute and succeed.  Jacob, our Program Manager, knows firsthand, "a lot of learning for our cohort is helping them cut through the jargon, explaining the first principles, the Why behind the actions taken, and being able to understand and mentor their curiosity".
  
  
• Advocating for Change: Your involvement helps us collect valuable data that showcases the impact and ROI of neurodiverse talent, how educators and employers can best support, harness and train your talents, and helping all parties understand how the spectrum may speak in a place of work. 
  
  This evidence is critical for securing future funding and expanding our reach and services to community, and more importantly, employers are businesses, this helps us showcase with tangible data, supported by our industry stakeholders, the long-term results of employing our community. The earlier our cohort understand themselves, their place on the spectrum, only then can they support, or be supported
  
  

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Teens Work Know-How Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Age: Must be within the legal working age of 15- 18 by the time the program round starts.
• School Enrollment: Must be enrolled in secondary school or through the Home Schooling Network (HEN).
• Commitment: Must be able to meet the scheduled requirements of the program.
• School Support: Must have the school’s knowledge and signature for work experience placement to be included as part of the participant's school VET (Vocational Education and Training) learning.

How Your Participation Makes a Difference

1. Early Access: By expressing your interest now, you’ll be prioritized for onboarding in our final round of the current grant extension in 2025.
2. Future Notifications: You’ll be among the first to hear about additional funding and new programs from 2025-2026 if we receive further funding.
3. Program Development: Your early application helps us understand community needs and develop diverse program options, including school curriculum integration, holiday programs, and/ or online courses.

Real Stories, Real Impact

Our program isn’t just about skills; it’s about changing lives. Here is a story from our Team that highlight the social value of our work:

• Community Voices: One of our participants, "Emma", shared how the program helped her build confidence in a way that traditional approaches in school didn’t. She learned to speak to her unique strengths to feel more confident in job interviews and the transition process, understanding that what made her a leader in her basket ball team, and her love for sport, is why she is fit for the role; not because of her Resume. This participant then went off to work in a sports store at DFO.
  
  Another student, "Samantha" also suffered from stress related/undiagnosed tics, something that Jacob, due to his Tourette Syndrome understood the self consciousness of. Both of them, not being around many other "Tickers" connected, this report, this shared understanding, allowed for Sam to take of the mask, to transition from the timid shy girl who came in, feeling like her ticks would make her unable to achieve her goals, to one of the stand out students in our cohort. This preconceived mindset was brought to a halt; when she saw someone, doing exactly what she felted would never be possible. That reprograming of her believes, through seeing it with their own eyes, and being understood, was shared to be more impactful then any information, and a deeply impactful moment for both, and our program so far.  
  

Our ILC Commitment

Since 2019, supported by an ILC grant, we’ve faced challenges but remain dedicated to our mission; to deliver the Teens Work Know-How Program.

Despite the hurdles, including those from COVID-19, we’ve persevered, and pivoted through these challenges with the support of our community and stakeholders.
We continued to focus on leading by example, employing more lived experience team members, and exceeding past outcomes. 

Your participation is key to our success. It allows us to:

• Showcase Unique Talents: Highlight the skills and abilities of neurodiverse teens.
• Secure Essential Funding: Use collected data to advocate for extended or new grants.
• Expand Our Offerings: Create more programs tailored to various needs and preferences.

Express Your Interest

Ready to make a difference? Fill out the EOI Form to express your interest in the Teens Work Know-How Program. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a program that is changing lives and making a real impact.

Together, We Can Create a Brighter Future

Thank you for considering joining us. Your involvement will help us build a more inclusive and supportive community for neurodiverse teens.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AV - Empowering and connecting Neurodiverse Individuals for 33 Year!

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

2025 D&D Summer School Holiday Program: In -person, 10 - 17y.o. Group 1

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. 

Please Note

There will be two games happening in the same space at different tables. AV is committed to child safety and providing an affordable  programme for our community. Having the two games in the same space also provides more of an opportunity for attendees to interact with their peers. 

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

Register on this page for: 2025 D&D Summer School Holiday Program In-person 10-17y.o. Group 1

First session date: Tuesday 21 January

Last session date: Friday 24 January

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-17 years

Dungeon Master: Cal

DM email address: dnd1@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Cal

Campaign profile

Please take the time to read through the DM bio and campaign profile. These documents help you get to know your DM and contain important information if you are creating your own character.

Cost

$84 for 2 sessions. If cost is a barrier, please email our AV admin team. 

• 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.

Venue Information 

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre,

251 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre on googl maps

Public transport:  Faraday St/Lygon, Bus stop (200m)

Melbourne University / Swanston, St Tram Stop (150m).

Information for parents

You are welcome to stay or leave. 

Kathleen Syme closes at 6:00 pm. After this time you can still leave but we cannot let you back inside. Players will be escorted to the main entrance after the game has finished at 8:30 pm

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

2025 D&D Summer School Holiday Program: In -person, 10 - 17y.o. Group 2

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. 

Please Note

There will be two games happening in the same space at different tables. AV is committed to child safety and providing an affordable  programme for our community. Having the two games in the same space also provides more of an opportunity for attendees to interact with their peers. 

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

Register on this page for: 2025 D&D Summer School Holiday Program In-person 10-17y.o. Group 1

First session date: Tuesday 21 January

Last session date: Friday 24 January

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-17 years

Dungeon Master: Elodie

DM email address: dnd13@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Elodie

Campaign profile

Please take the time to read through the DM bio and campaign profile. These documents help you get to know your DM and contain important information if you are creating your own character.

Cost

$84 for 2 sessions. If cost is a barrier, please email our AV admin team. 

• 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.

Venue Information 

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre,

251 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre on googl maps

Public transport:  Faraday St/Lygon, Bus stop (200m)

Melbourne University / Swanston, St Tram Stop (150m).

Information for parents

You are welcome to stay or leave. 

Kathleen Syme closes at 6:00 pm. After this time you can still leave but we cannot let you back inside. Players will be escorted to the main entrance after the game has finished at 8:30 pm

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

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Adults Group: January -

Online Social Evening

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.) 

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.

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

D&D Pilot Program: in person, 18+ one-shot

(24 Jan)

Our Dungeon Masters 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.

Many in our community have expressed interest in a in-person D&D. As a result we are delighted to offer this trial.

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

Register on this page for: D&D Pilot Program: in person, 18+ one-shot

session date: Friday 24 January

session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 18+

Dungeon Master: Carrick.

DM Bio - Carrick

Campaign profile

Cost

$42 for 1 session. 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!

Venue Information (New Location)

East Melbourne Library, 122 George St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

East Melbourne Library Website

East Melbourne Library on googl maps

Public transport:  Jolimont station (240m) 48 & 75 tram stop (235m)

For other D&D Program's

Please visit the D&D program page on the AV website.

Character Sheet 

• Your DM will provide you with a pre-made character sheet. This can be Digital or paper.
• If you wish to create your own character sheet it must be sent to the DM by 1 week before the program starts.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program.

Important Player Documents

• AV D&D Player Registration Information: please read this before registering.
• AV D&D Frequently Asked Questions: includes answers to the most 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.
• 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.

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 an hour before the activity start time until the scheduled end time.

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

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Adults Group: January

- in person social night

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.)

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.)

In each month where there is a fifth Thursday, the Adults Group has a social night out at a restaurant or pub.

This month, we are going to the Matthew Flinders Hotel. We will meet there for dinner at 6:30pm. You are welcome to order a meal to enjoy with the group if you would like to. We will have the opportunity for a general chat until approximately 9:30pm.

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 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 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 groups and events, members-only programs, and to support the work our volunteers and staff team do for our community.

If cost is a barrier, please contact Jenni.

Venue information

• Matthew Flinders Hotel - 667 Warrigal Road Chadstone, VIC, 3148
• Matthew Flinders Hotel on Google Maps
  
• Matthew Flinders Hotel website
• Matthew Flinders Hotel - Bistro menu
• Transport: Holmesglen Station 350m, bus stop for 624 and 903 routes approx. 200m.

Anyone wanting 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.

NB: Unregistered attendees may incur an admin fee of up to $10. Please note that first-time attendee tickets must be requested before the meeting and are not available at the door.

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

• Community Guide: How to register for an AV activity, view details of an existing registration, or cancel a registration
  

• Community Guide: 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

If you have further questions about the event, about AV, or need assistance with registering, 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 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: January

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 The Deep by Rivers Solomon

After savouring her critically acclaimed debut novel, An Unkindness of Ghosts, we’re diving back into the soulful, creative and unique voice of autistic author, Rivers Solomon. Her second novella, The Deep, was nominated for the Goodreads 2019 Readers’ Favourite Science Fiction Award.

Yetu holds the memories for her people. Her people, the wajinru – water-dwelling descendants of pregnant African slave women thrown overboard by slavers – live idyllic lives in the deep. Their past, too traumatic to be remembered regularly, is forgotten by everyone, save one. Yetu remembers for all the wajinru, and the memories are destroying her. And so she flees to the surface, escaping the memories, expectations and responsibilities – and discovers a world the wajinru left behind long ago.

Yetu will learn more than she ever expected to about her own past – and about the future of her people. If they are all to survive, they’ll need to reclaim the memories, reclaim their identities – and own who they really are. Inspired by the hit song by clipping., The Deep will resonate long after the last page is turned.

How to access this book

• Book Club book access and purchase guide for 2025 list.
  

Cost: $5 for AV members, $10 for non-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 AV admin.

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

D&D Pilot Program: in person, 18+ one-shot

(31 Jan)

Our Dungeon Masters 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.

Many in our community have expressed interest in a in-person D&D. As a result we are delighted to offer this trial.

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

Register on this page for: D&D Pilot Program: in person, 18+ one-shot

session date: Friday 31 January

session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 18+

Dungeon Master: Carrick.

DM Bio - Carrick

Campaign profile

Cost

$42 for 1 session. 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!

Venue Information (New Location)

East Melbourne Library, 122 George St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

East Melbourne Library Website

East Melbourne Library on googl maps

Public transport:  Jolimont station (240m) 48 & 75 tram stop (235m)

For other D&D Program's

Please visit the D&D program page on the AV website.

Character Sheet 

• Your DM will provide you with a pre-made character sheet. This can be Digital or paper.
• If you wish to create your own character sheet it must be sent to the DM by 1 week before the program starts.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program.

Important Player Documents

• AV D&D Player Registration Information: please read this before registering.
• AV D&D Frequently Asked Questions: includes answers to the most 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.
• 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.

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 an hour before the activity start time until the scheduled end time.

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

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Partners Group: February

- 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 

Mount Street Neighbourhood House - 6 Mount Street, Glen Waverley VIC 

Mount Street Neighbourhood House website

Mount Street Neighbourhood House on googl maps

Public transport: Glen Waverley Station (600m). 734, 736, 742, 623, 850, 855, 902, 967, 737 & 754 bus (600m). On-street parking.

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, Tuesday and Thursday.

Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

D&D Term 1, 2025:

Monday 5.30pm, 10-13y.o. (Group 1)

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 1, Monday 5.30pm, 10-13y.o. (Group 1)

First session date: Monday 3 February

Last session date: Monday 24 March

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-13 years

Dungeon Master: Tarquin

DM email: dnd4@aspergersvic.org.au

DM Bio - Tarquin.pdf

Campaign Profile - Group 1 pdf

Please take the time to read through the DM bio and campaign profile. These documents help you get to know your DM and contain important information if you are creating your own character.

Cost

$266 for 7 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

Cyberstone Term 1, 2025:

Monday 6.00pm, 18+ (Group 1)

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 1, Monday 6.00pm, 18+ (Group 1)

First session date: Monday 03 February

Last session date: Monday 24 March

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 18 and older

Dungeon Master: Jim

DM email address: dnd7@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Jim

Campaign Profile - Cyberstone, Monday 6.00pm, 18+ (Group 1)

Please take the time to read through the DM bio and campaign profile. These documents help you get to know your DM and contain important information if you are creating your own character.

Cost

$266 for 7 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