ASPERGERS VICTORIA have again been invited to submit a request for invitations to attend this year’s SPECIAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY at the Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday 7^th December between 9:30am until 1:00pm.

The event is in its 24th year and is a completely FREE Christmas Party just for children with special needs. A 3.5hr stage show featuring many artists will keep the children entertained as well as activities such as merry go-rounds, jumping castles, face painting, free food and drinks and much more! Of course no Christmas party is complete without Santa and after his arrival the toy room will be open and each special needs child will receive two beautiful presents.

The basic eligibility to submit a request for an invitation are:-

• You have a current membership with Aspergers Victoria. Not a member? Click here to join now; and

• The child must be 12 years or under and have Aspergers

Please also consider the following criteria from the event organisers before submitting a request:

• Entry to the Melbourne Showgrounds to attend the event is for invite holders only. No Invite, No Entry. No Child, No Entry.

• Only one child can attend on each invitation and must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Each child’s invite entitles one adult entry.

• The child must be accompanied by a parent/carer at all times – there are no child minding facilities.

• Catering will be provided to children only. Parents/carers may purchase refreshments or bring a picnic lunch.

• Siblings (under 12 years) are also welcome to attend and join in on the fun of the day, go on rides and enjoy the food but they won’t be allowed to go through to the Toy Room to receive a present.

• This is an alcohol free event and smoking is in outside designated areas only.

• Each year the organisers receive more requests than they can supply. Therefore requesting an invitation is NOT a guarantee of receiving an invitation and is subject to the number of invitations issued to Aspergers Victoria by the organisers.

To request an invitation, please email the secretary@aspergersvic.org.auby Sunday 25^th August with the following details:-

1. Child’s age (must be 12 years or under)

2. Age appropriate gift for child’s ability. (Eg. a 10 year old may be suited to a gift for a  6-8 age group

3. Child’s gender: (Male / Female) 

4. Name of Parent(s)/Carer(s) attending:

5. Currently an Aspergers Victoria member? (Yes / No) Requests can only be submitted for current AV members.

6. Parent/Carers email

7. Parent/Carers phone

8. Postal address for invites to be sent to (if successful).

On behalf of Aspergers Victoria, good luck!