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

Aspergers Victoria 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 Monday 1 May, 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 1: Monday 17 April to Friday 14 July

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, Charmain: 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.

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D&D Term 1 2023
Monday 5.30pm, 10-13y.o. (Group 1)

Registrations open Tuesday 24 January.

If you have questions before then,
please email our AV admin team.

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.)

New in Term 1 2023!
In response to player feedback, we have introduced a number of new features, including DM biographies and a Campaign Profile for each group to help players make informed choices about which group they choose. Links for each document are below.

• DM biography: includes some background information about your DM.
  
• Campaign Profile: includes useful information about the campaign, including any house rules, the DM's style and approach to D&D, and more. It can help to clarify what players can expect in this group, particularly in the first session.

We are also trialling Discord for D&D: please read the Player Registration Information for details.

Register on this page for: Term 1, Monday 5.30pm, 10-13y.o. (Group 1)

First session date: Monday 6 February

Last session date: Monday 27 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 biography for Tarquin

Campaign profile: Group 1

Cost

$245 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. 

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D&D Term 1 2023
Tuesday 5.30pm, 10-13y.o. (Group 2)

Update

To allow our Dungeon Masters time to prepare the adventure and to assist all players with character sheets, registrations for this group will close on Wednesday 1 February at 4pm.

If your player wishes to register after that time, please click the "Join Waitlist" option, complete the registration form, and we will contact you with further information.

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.)

New in Term 1 2023!
In response to player feedback, we have introduced a number of new features, including DM biographies and a Campaign Profile for each group to help players make informed choices about which group they choose. Links for each document are below.

• DM biography: includes some background information about your DM.
  
• Campaign Profile: includes useful information about the campaign, including any house rules, the DM's style and approach to D&D, and more. It can help to clarify what players can expect in this group, particularly in the first session.

We are also trialling Discord for D&D: please read the Player Registration Information for details.

Register on this page for: Term 1, Tuesday 5.30pm, 10-13y.o. (Group 2)

First session date: Tuesday 7 February

Last session date: Tuesday 28 March

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-13 years

Dungeon Master: Jim

DM email address: dnd7@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Jim

Campaign profile: Group 2

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 1 2023
Wednesday 6.00pm, 14-17y.o. (Group 3)

Registrations open Tuesday 24 January.

If you have questions before then,
please email our AV admin team.

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.)

New in Term 1 2023!
In response to player feedback, we have introduced a number of new features, including DM biographies and a Campaign Profile for each group to help players make informed choices about which group they choose. Links for each document are below.

• DM biography: includes some background information about your DM.
  
• Campaign Profile: includes useful information about the campaign, including any house rules, the DM's style and approach to D&D, and more. It can help to clarify what players can expect in this group, particularly in the first session.

We are also trialling Discord for D&D: please read the Player Registration Information for details.

Register on this page for: Term 1, Wednesday 6.00pm, 14-17y.o. (Group 3)

First session date: Wednesday 8 February

Last session date: Wednesday 29 March

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 14-17 years

Dungeon Master: Cal

DM email address: dnd1@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Cal

Campaign profile: Group 3

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 1 2023
Wednesday 6.30pm, 18+ (Group 4)

Registrations open Tuesday 24 January.

If you have questions before then,
please email our AV admin team.

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.)

New in Term 1 2023!
In response to player feedback, we have introduced a number of new features, including DM biographies and a Campaign Profile for each group to help players make informed choices about which group they choose. Links for each document are below.

• DM biography: includes some background information about your DM.
  
• Campaign Profile: includes useful information about the campaign, including any house rules, the DM's style and approach to D&D, and more. It can help to clarify what players can expect in this group, particularly in the first session.

We are also trialling Discord for D&D: please read the Player Registration Information for details.

Register on this page for: Term 1, Wednesday 6.30pm, 18+ (Group 4)

First session date: Wednesday 8 February

Last session date: Wednesday 29 March

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

$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. 

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AV Privacy Policy

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Parents & Carers Group: February

- online meeting

About the Parents & Carers Group

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

Note: from 2023, due to changes in our volunteer team's availability, this group meeting date has been moved to the second Wednesday evening of each month. The start and end time will remain the same.

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

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

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

D&D Term 1 2023
Thursday 12.00pm, 10-17.y.o (Group 5)

Update:

As this group hasn't yet reached the minimum number of players to go ahead, we have switched registrations to waiting list only.

If your player would like to join the group, please click "Join waitlist" to register and secure a space. AV admin will contact all registered players by Tuesday 7 February to provide an update.

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.)

New in Term 1 2023!
In response to player feedback, we have introduced a number of new features, including DM biographies and a Campaign Profile for each group to help players make informed choices about which group they choose. Links for each document are below.

• DM biography: includes some background information about your DM.
  
• Campaign Profile: includes useful information about the campaign, including any house rules, the DM's style and approach to D&D, and more. It can help to clarify what players can expect in this group, particularly in the first session.

We are also trialling Discord for D&D: please read the Player Registration Information for details.

Register on this page for: Term 1, Thursday 12.00pm, 10-17y.o. (Group 5)

First session date: Thursday 9 February

Last session date: Thursday 30 March

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

$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 1 2023
Thursday 6.00pm, 14-17.y.o (Group 6)

Registrations open Tuesday 24 January.

If you have questions before then,
please email our AV admin team.

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.)

New in Term 1 2023!
In response to player feedback, we have introduced a number of new features, including DM biographies and a Campaign Profile for each group to help players make informed choices about which group they choose. Links for each document are below.

• DM biography: includes some background information about your DM.
  
• Campaign Profile: includes useful information about the campaign, including any house rules, the DM's style and approach to D&D, and more. It can help to clarify what players can expect in this group, particularly in the first session.

We are also trialling Discord for D&D: please read the Player Registration Information for details.

Register on this page for: Term 1, Thursday 6.00pm, 14-17y.o. (Group 6)

First session date: Thursday 9 February

Last session date: Thursday 30 March

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

$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 1 2023
Friday 6.00pm, 18+ (Group 7)

Registrations open Tuesday 24 January.

If you have questions before then,
please email our AV admin team.

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.)

New in Term 1 2023!
In response to player feedback, we have introduced a number of new features, including DM biographies and a Campaign Profile for each group to help players make informed choices about which group they choose. Links for each document are below.

• DM biography: includes some background information about your DM.
  
• Campaign Profile: includes useful information about the campaign, including any house rules, the DM's style and approach to D&D, and more. It can help to clarify what players can expect in this group, particularly in the first session.

We are also trialling Discord for D&D: please read the Player Registration Information for details.

Register on this page for: Term 1, Friday 6.00pm, 18+ (Group 7)

First session date: Friday 10 February

Last session date: Friday 31 March

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 18 and older

Dungeon Master: Tarquin

DM email address: dnd7@aspergersvic.org.au

DM biography for Tarquin

Campaign profile: Group 7

Cost

$245 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

Adults Group: February

- in person 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.)

As this is a parent/carer-free zone, we invite any parents or carers to join our separate Parents & Carers Group.

About our Group Leaders

This session is facilitated by the Adults Group Leader, Colin. 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: $10 for AV members, $15 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

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

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

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event T&Cs

Adults Group: February

- 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.)

As this is a parent/carer-free zone, we invite any parents or carers to join our separate Parents & Carers Group.

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

About our Group Leaders

This session is facilitated by the Adults Group Leader, Colin.

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

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

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event T&Cs