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• “The Mechanics of Emotion, Clarity, Congruence and Communication in Everyday Life”

  • Start
    16 Sep 2018
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  • End
    4 Nov 2018
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Rd, Blackburn Vic 3130
  • Spaces left
    4

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  “The Mechanics of Emotion, Clarity, Congruence and Communication in Everyday Life”

  8 WEEK WORKSHOP SERIES

  Commencing:  Sunday 16 September, 2018, 3pm - 6pm

  
  

  Aspergers Victoria and the team at Perdekamp Emotional Regulation (PEM) are offering a special eight week workshop for our members. This innovative emotion management workshop follows on from our very successful pilot workshop conducted in April this year.  

  What is P.E.M.? 

  PEM is an innovative methodology which provides direct, effortless and guideable access to authentic emotions on a purely physical basis, without recourse to personal experiences or emotional memory.  It's an organic and fast approach which grants security, flexibiliity and reliability, and works with an unheard-of simplicity and effectiveness in creating emotional understanding and expression. Professor Tony Attwood has wholeheartedly endorsed PEM workshops and commented that this course “is essential for those with an autism spectrum condition who have great difficulty perceiving and regulating and expressing emotions”. 

  About You:    You must be:

  • Aged 17-35 years
  • An Aspergers Victoria current (financial) member;
  • Available for the entire 8 workshop sessions;
    
  • Have a diagnosis of Aspergers or Autism Spectrum Disorder;

  Arrival:  From 2.45 pm onwards, ready for 3pm start. 

  Costs:    FREE (funded via a grant)

  Content:  To be advised.

  Getting There:  To be advised

  Public Transport:  Blackburn Station is a 5 minute walk away. Belgrave or Lilydale line trains service this station and various bus routes as well. 

  Contact Details:    Phillip K. Events Assistant events@aspergersvic.org.au or Gayle V. Groups Co-Ordinator groups@aspergersvic.org.au
  

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• AS Adults Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    18 Oct 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Avenue, Blackburn Vic 3130

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  Adults Peer Group Meeting 

  Thursday, 18th October, 2018
  

  
  

  Come along and join us for a relaxing get together with like-minded adults discussing topics of interest.
  

  This event is for Adults Peer Group attendees only.  It may be most suitable for those who are aged 30 years and over, although younger adults may still attend if they wish to.  (Young adults may prefer to attend the Young Adults meetings for those aged 18-35 years).
  

  Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm - Doors open for registration at 7:30pm and close at 10 p.m.
  Topic:	"Pitfalls in Communication”

  Aspergers Victoria volunteers with lived experience run all meetings and welcome new attendees. 

  This group is for Aspergers Victoria members only. However you are welcome to attend one meeting before joining.

  This page is for booking places only.

  Please Note: 

  • If you have any further queries about the booking procedures or have missed the booking deadline, please email admin@aspergersvic.org.au 
    

  Contact Details:  Colin Pickthall asadults@aspergersvic.org.au

  Getting There:  The Nerve Centre is located near the Blackburn Railway station.  Approx 5 minutes walk. There is also plenty of car parking, in nearby streets and in the Nerve Centre car park in the evenings. 

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• Southern Parents & Carers Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    26 Oct 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    456 North Rd, Ormond Vic 3204 (Upstairs)

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  Southern Group Parents & Carers Peer Group Morning

  Friday 26th October, 10 A.M.

  
  

  This group is a place for Parents, Grandparents and Carers (of a person with Aspergers or High Functioning Autism) to meet, share their experiences and support each other. 
  

  We have a range of parents who attend, who have children of varying ages from toddlers through to young adults. The group is structured/facilitated to allow opportunity for all attendees to talk if they wish. 

  Discussion Topic:

  To be confirmed

  Attendance varies from month to month, and it's great to talk to others who have been through similar challenges. 
  

  The building lies on North Rd, between Wheatley Rd & Queen St. Parking is available in these streets. Please do not park in the driveway as it is for the office workers only. Come straight in, up the stairs & you'll find us.
  

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• Teens & Young Adults Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    26 Oct 2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Ave, Blackburn Vic 3130
  • Spaces left
    44

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  SELF-ADVOCACY & SPEAKING OUT FOR YOURSELF

  Friday, 26th October 2018, 7 pm
  

  
  

  Would you like to be able to speak up and advocate for what YOU want?

  Then come and join AV teens and Young Adults’ joint meeting to learn all about self-advocacy and speaking out for yourself.  Emily Tester from the YDAS ‘Map Your Future’ program will help you think about:
  

  • what is happening for you at the moment,
  • what you want and
  • how you can advocate for yourself,
  • how you can speak out to make it happen and
  • where to get the supports you need to achieve your goals.

  Don’t miss this joint meeting between the Teens and Young Adults to learn to become your own advocate and to speak up for your self!!!!! 

  Emily Tester is from YDAS’ Map Your Future  a state wide advocacy service for youth 18-25 years of age.  ‘Map Your Future’ is a trial program run by YADS for teens and young adults to learn to speak out and advocate for yourself. 

  This month's combined meeting is for: teens and yound adults aged between 13 to  35 years, assisted by our peer mentors, while parents and carers get to catch up nearby. .

  Our male and female young adult leaders encourage the new people on the night,  while our parent leaders support and welcome everyone to the group. Please don't forget to sign-in on arrival. Teen parents (up to 18 years) need to remain at the venue, just in a different area. 
  

  Costs:   Free (to members of Aspergers Victoria, or first-time attendees)

  Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
  Activity for Teens:	Your thoughts about the self-advocacy prompting questions above
  What to Bring:	Yourself

  
  

  Aspergers Victoria volunteers with lived experience run all meetings and welcome new families. All group leaders have a Working With Children Check.  Refer to our Groups page for more information. 

  Attendees  should be able function independently in the group setting, with no carers in the Teen/Young adult group (teen parents still stay on premises).  Our leaders are very encouraging and welcoming with their peers. Please introduce any new teens to our Leaders on the night. 
  

  This group is for Aspergers Victoria members only. If you are not a member you can come try the group and then join Aspergers Victoria at https://aspergersvic.org.au/join-us

  Please Note: 
  

  • A parent or carer is required to stay on the premises.  You are invited to join the other parents to catch up on your month in another area nearby.
    
  • We would welcome a tax deductible donation to support further training of our peer leaders and other volunteers.
    

  Getting There:   The Nerve Centre is the MS Australia building. There is free car parking outside the venue and in surrounding streets.  If taking public transport, take the Lilydale or Belgrave line train to Blackburn Station.
  

  Contact Details:    Gayle Vermont, Groups Co-Ordinator, groups@aspergersvic.org.au or 

  0412 113 105 or admin@aspergrsvic.org.au for Emma H. for booking/membership questions.

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• Aspergers and Sleep

  • When
    30 Oct 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Nerve Centre, MS Australia, 54 Railway Ave, Blackburn Vic 3130
  • Spaces left
    44

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  Dr Amanda Richdale: "ASPERGERS AND SLEEP"

  Tuesday, 30th October 2018, 7:30 - 9:30 pm

  
  

  Join us for an informative presentation on the topic of Aspergers and Sleep by:                

  Dr Amanda Richdale (B.App.Sc., M.Behav.Sc. (Preliminary), Ph.D.)

  Associate Professor Amanda Richdale is a psychologist and principal research fellow at the  Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) at La Trobe University. She currently leads the Autism CRC Longitudinal Study of School Leavers with Autism (SASLA). Amanda’s work has covered a broad range of areas related to autism and developmental disabilities over many years. She has a particular interest in sleep and sleep problems. 

  Who should attend? 

  • Teens and Adults with Aspergers, Parents and Partners and others interested in this topic.
    

  What will you learn? 

  • Latest research and practical strategies.  

  • Amanda will give an overview of sleep in Aspergers and autism, especially more recent work she and her students and colleagues, at OTARC and elsewhere have been doing. 

  • This will include the kinds of sleep problems that most commonly occur in children, adolescents and adults with autism or Aspergers such as difficulties falling and staying asleep, waking too early and insufficient sleep, their possible causes, their impact onpeople with autism or Aspergers and their families, what can be done to treat poor sleep, and a new intervention program her team is beginning to trial for adults.
    

  Refer to the event flyer for more details about this event.
  

   Arrival:  From 7.10 pm onwards, ready for 7.30 start. 
  

  Costs:  $25 for Aspergers Vic members, $40 for non-members

  Getting There:  Parking:  Free parking is available at the venue in the carpark and in the surrounding streets. 

  Public Transport:  Take the train (Lilydale or Belgrave Line) to Blackburn and walk about 5 mins up to Railway Ave. Or several buses service Blackburn station.  

  Contact Details:    Emma Howden, Administration Assistant  admin@aspergersvic.org.au
  

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• Partners Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    1 Nov 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Eastern Suburbs

  Our AV Partners Support Group Meetings are for adults who have (or have had) partners on the autism spectrum.  Couples may be formally diagnosed or not; co-habiting or not. 

  These meetings allow us to share experiences, offer peer support & gain information.
  

  The group also often organises enjoyable in-house activities. 

  If you are interested in attending this group, please contact the leader to find out more at partners@aspergersvic.org.au or our groups assistant at admin@aspergersvic.org.au

   
  

  
  

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• Eastern Parents & Carers Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    2 Nov 2018
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Salvation Army hall, rear of 45-53 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood Vic 3134

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  This group is a place for Parents, Grandparents and Carers (of a person with Aspergers or Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1) to meet, share their experiences and support each other. 

  We have a range of parents who attend, who have children of varying ages from toddlers through to young adults. The group is structured/facilitated to allow opportunity for all attendees to talk if they wish. 

  Some months are focused on a topic of interest. Attendance varies from month to month, and it's great to talk to others who have been through similar challenges. 

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• AS Adults Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    15 Nov 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Avenue, Blackburn Vic 3130

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  Adults Peer Group Meeting 

  Thursday, 15th November, 2018
  

  
  

  Come along and join us for a relaxing get together with like-minded adults discussing topics of interest.
  

  This event is for Adults Peer Group attendees only.  It may be most suitable for those who are aged 30 years and over, although younger adults may still attend if they wish to.  (Young adults may prefer to attend the Young Adults meetings for those aged 18-35 years).
  

  Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm - Doors open for registration at 7:30pm and close at 10 p.m.
  Topic:	To be Advised

  Aspergers Victoria volunteers with lived experience run all meetings and welcome new attendees. 

  This group is for Aspergers Victoria members only. However you are welcome to attend one meeting before joining.

  This page is for booking places only.

  Please Note: 

  • If you have any further queries about the booking procedures or have missed the booking deadline, please email admin@aspergersvic.org.au 
    

  Contact Details:  Colin Pickthall asadults@aspergersvic.org.au

  Getting There:  The Nerve Centre is located near the Blackburn Railway station.  Approx 5 minutes walk. There is also plenty of car parking, in nearby streets and in the Nerve Centre car park in the evenings. 

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• AS Adults End of Year Social Group Meeting

  • When
    29 Nov 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Avenue, Blackburn Vic 3130

  Adults End of Year Social Night 

  Thursday, 29th November, 2018
  

  7.30pm - 9:30pm

  
  

  Come along and join us for a social get together and snacks with like-minded adults, to celebrate nearing the end of 2018! This will be our last gathering for the year
  

  This event is for existing Adults Peer Group attendees only.  It may be most suitable for those who are aged 30 years and over, although younger adults may still attend if they wish to.  (Young adults may prefer to attend the Young Adults meetings for those aged 18-35 years).
  

  Aspergers Victoria volunteers with lived experience run all meetings and welcome new attendees. 

  This group is for Aspergers Victoria members only. However you are welcome to attend one meeting before joining.

  This page is for booking places only.

  Please Note: 

  • If you have any further queries about the booking procedures or have missed the booking deadline, please email admin@aspergersvic.org.au 
    

  Contact Details:  Colin Pickthall asadults@aspergersvic.org.au

  Getting There:  The Nerve Centre is located near the Blackburn Railway station.  Approx 5 minutes walk. There is also plenty of car parking, in nearby streets and in the Nerve Centre car park in the evenings. 

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• Jeanette Purkis about the World of Work

  • When
    3 Dec 2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
  • Location
    tba

  
  

  SAVE THE DATE - 3rd December 2018

  Come hear popular speaker and AV Ambassador Jeanette Purkis share advice and insights into the world of work. 

  We are planning a fairly informal session where Jeanette will talk to teens and young adults about Jeanette's lived experience and recommendations which are captured in Jeanette's successful book "The Wonderful World of Work-a Workbook for AsperTeens"

  Jeanette will outline the positive image of what people on the autism spectrum can achieve and cover some essential career guidance tips for teens and young adults considering part time or holidays jobs and other employment. 
  

  Come and join us for this discussion followed by some time to catch up afterwards with your peers. 

  Jeanette Purkis is an author, public servant and passionate advocate for Autistic people and their families. She is the author of 'Finding a Different Kind of Normal: Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome' – an autobiography, She is co-author of 'The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum' and 'The Parents' Practical Guide to Resilience for Children aged 2-10 on the Autism Spectrum.' Jeanette has also contributed to other books, journals, blogs and websites. Jeanette has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and atypical schizophrenia.

  Jeanette has been working full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. In between writing and paid work, Jeanette frequently gives talks about living well with Autism and mental illness. Jeanette facilitates a support group for women on the Autism spectrum and has her own internet radio show entitled Jeanette's Autism Show. Jeanette lives in Canberra with her little black kitty.

  We are very proud at Aspergers Victoria that Jeanette is one of our Ambassadors for our community and would like to thank her for offering this relevant talk for our community. 

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