Parents & Carers Hub: Online / Phone Peer Meeting Discussion

Due to the changing conditions with COVID-19, we have decided to move to an online meeting via a web-based application called Zoom. So let's come together online and have a general peer discussion to discuss how we've been managing, share ideas and concerns and ensure we find some calm in this situation. See below for more about what Zoom is. 

This peer meeting is for parents, grandparents and carers (of a person with Aspergers or High Functioning Autism / ASD 1-2) to meet, share their experiences and support eachother. We have a range of parents who attend, who have children of varying ages from toddlers through to young adults. The group is facilitated to allow opportunity for all attendees to talk if they wish. Attendance varies from month to month and it's great to talk to others who have been through similar challenges.  

Cost:  $5 AV Members, $10  Please book and pay online before attending, You will receive the link to join the meeting when your payment is done and you will receive a Event Confirmed email containing this link. 

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a program that allows video, web and audio conferencing.You can download it free onto your computer or phone/tablet. Or you can simply just dial in and participate via telephone.  Download the AV Zoom Guide (pdf)

STEP 1: Before the Meeting: Make sure you download Zoom

Download onto your computer:

1. Visit https://zoom.us/download, locate Zoom Client for Meetings and click Download.
2. Follow the download and installation prompts (you do not need admin access).

1. Go to the App store of your device (e.g. App Store or Google Play).

2. Search for Zoom

3. Download it, as per other apps.

Participate via phone line only:

1. Dial in via one of these numbers:  +61 3 7018 2005 Australia +61 8 7150 1149 Australia +61 2 8015 6011 Australia. Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ahxpuxnWU

2. Key in the Meeting ID (from your registration confirmed email).

STEP 2: At the Meeting time: Join the Zoom Meeting

1. Open up the Zoom application

1a.  If using a computer - Go to "Settings", and do "Audio" -> "Sound and "Microphone" checks before you start.

2. Enter the Meeting ID you've been provided (in the confirmed registration email). The host will receive a 'door bell' that you are waiting and will admit you to the meeting.

Once you have entered the Zoom meeting room:

• Make sure that your microphone is muted
• Video - you can choose if its on or off    (On = more internet used)
• When you want to talk - unmute microphone.
• Make sure 1 person talks at a time.

More instructions of how to use Zoom in the meeting will be provided at the start of the meeting. However we can email you an outline for Zoom use in case you need help. 

Contact Details:  Emma at admin@aspergersvic.org.au  emall preferred, or 0432 139 528

Aspie social skills & executive functioning at Work with barb cook

Aspergers Victoria has been fortunate enough to secure Barb Cook for a one-off presentation discussing two hot topics - social skills in the workplace and Aspie-friendly ways to improve executive functioning skills.

Barb is an internationally recognised author, speaker and neurodiversity advocate based in Brisbane. She is a registered Developmental Educator and a Autism and Neurodiversity Employment Consultant. Barb has a Master of Autism (Education) with focus on employment from the University of Wollongong, where she is also a tutor and a research assistant in the area of self-determination and self-advocacy for adults on the autism spectrum. She is founder of Spectrum Women Magazine and editor and co-author of the internationally acclaimed book, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. Barb identifies as neurodivergent, being diagnosed with autism, ADHD and dyslexia in 2009 at age 40. Barb promotes a strength-based and person-centred approach in her work and life.

Click here to read more about Barb’s education and advocacy work

Time: 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Timing on the night:

1.30 pm: Doors open, refreshments served

2.00 pm: Barb's presentation 

3.30 pm: Question and answer session

4.00 pm: Socialising/networking over tea & coffee

4.30 pm: Event concludes.

Who should attend: This event is suitable for Aspergers Vic members and families, professionals, or anyone else interested in this topic. Suitable age: teenagers and upwards. 

Cost: $40 Aspergers Vic Members, $55 Non-Members

Location: To be confirmed. 

• If driving: 
• On public transport:  

  For more details contact admin@aspergersvic.org.au