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 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.

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.

AV Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Adults Hub: in-person meeting

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.)

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

This month, we are having a social night at the Balaclava 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.

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: $5 for AV members, $10 for non-members, FREE for +Groups Membership and first-time attendees.

How to access a free first-time attendee ticket for regular peer support groups

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

Balaclava Hotel - 123 Carlisle Street, St Kilda East VIC 3183

Balaclava Hotel website

Balaclava Hotel on Google Maps

Public transport: Tram routes 3 / 3a, 16, 78. Train: Balaclava station (Sandringham Line) - 290m.

Parking: some street parking.

Menu

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.

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

• How to make a payment 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

• 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 to Thursday.

• Tech and admin support for after-hours activities is available by phone 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

Women & Non-Binary Folk Group

- Online Meeting

About our Group

Our Women's & Non-Binary Group is a great place to connect with other Aspergers autistic women (cis and trans) and non-binary folk to chat about your experiences, share ideas, exchange advice, and support each other. You are also welcome to attend our Adults Group or our Young Adults Group, or all three!

This session is facilitated by our Women's & NB Group Leader.

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 for 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 do 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.

First-time attendee tickets must be requested at least 24 hours before the meeting. 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

D&D Term 4 2022
Monday 6.30pm, 10-14y.o, (Group 1)

Re-registration now open

Priority access for existing players to re-register for the same group in Term 4 is now open and closes at 5pm on Wednesday 21 September.

If you joined this group in Term 3, please check your inbox for more information.

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. 

(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 4, Monday 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Group 1)

First session date: Monday 3 October

Last session date: Monday 21 November

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-14 years

Dungeon Master: Tarquin.

Please note that D&D groups do not run on public holidays, on long weekends (including the Monday before Cup Day), or Fridays leading into long weekends.

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.

Please choose your group carefully, as we can no longer accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

Character Sheet

• For returning players: please email your character sheet to your DM or upload it in the appropriate registration field.
• For new players to this group: the DM will create a pre-made character sheet for you. If you wish to create your own character, please email the DM as soon as possible. The email address will be provided when you have registered.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program for Term 4.

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

D&D Term 4, 2022
Monday 7.00pm, 18+ (Group 3)

About the AV D&D Program

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. 

(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 4, Monday 7pm to 10pm (Group 3)

First session date: Monday 3 October

Last session date: Monday 21 November

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 18+

Dungeon Master: Jim.

Please note that D&D groups do not run on public holidays, on long weekends (including the Monday before Cup Day), or Fridays leading into long weekends.

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.

Please choose your group carefully, as we can no longer accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

Character Sheet

• For returning players: please email your character sheet to your DM or upload it in the appropriate registration field.
• For new players to this group: the DM will create a pre-made character sheet for you. If you wish to create your own character, please email the DM as soon as possible. The email address will be provided when you have registered.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program for Term 4.

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

D&D Term 4, 2022
Tuesday 5.30pm, 18+ (Group 4)

About the AV D&D Program

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. 

(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 4, Tuesday 5.30pm to 8.30pm (Group 4)

First session date: Tuesday 4 October

Last session date: Tuesday 22 November

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 18+

Dungeon Master: Tarquin.

Please note that D&D groups do not run on public holidays, on long weekends (including the Monday before Cup Day), or Fridays leading into long weekends.

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.

Please choose your group carefully, as we can no longer accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

Character Sheet

• For returning players: please email your character sheet to your DM or upload it in the appropriate registration field.
• For new players to this group: the DM will create a pre-made character sheet for you. If you wish to create your own character, please email the DM as soon as possible. The email address will be provided when you have registered.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program for Term 4.

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

D&D Term 4, 2022

Tuesday 6.30pm, 14-17y.o. (Group 5)

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. 

(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 4, Tuesday 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Group 5)

First session date: Tuesday 4 October

Last session date: Tuesday 22 November

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 14-17 years

Dungeon Master: Cal.

Please note that D&D groups do not run on public holidays, on long weekends (including the Monday before Cup Day), or Fridays leading into long weekends.

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.

Please choose your group carefully, as we can no longer accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

Character Sheet

• For returning players: please email your character sheet to your DM or upload it in the appropriate registration field.
• For new players to this group: the DM will create a pre-made character sheet for you. If you wish to create your own character, please email the DM as soon as possible. The email address will be provided when you have registered.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program for Term 4.

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

D&D Term 4, 2022

Wednesday 6.30pm, 14-17y.o. (Group 6)

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. 

(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 4, Wednesday 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Group 6)

First session date: Wednesday 5 October

Last session date: Wednesday 23 November

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 14-17 years

Dungeon Master: Cal.

Please note that D&D groups do not run on public holidays, on long weekends (including the Monday before Cup Day), or Fridays leading into long weekends.

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.

Please choose your group carefully, as we can no longer accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

Character Sheet

• For returning players: please email your character sheet to your DM or upload it in the appropriate registration field.
• For new players to this group: the DM will create a pre-made character sheet for you. If you wish to create your own character, please email the DM as soon as possible. The email address will be provided when you have registered.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program for Term 4.

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

D&D Term 4, 2022

Wednesday 6.30pm, 10-17y.o. (Group 7)

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. 

(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 4, Wednesday 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Group 7)

First session date: Wednesday 5 October

Last session date: Wednesday 23 November

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-17 years

Dungeon Master: Jim.

Please note that D&D groups do not run on public holidays, on long weekends (including the Monday before Cup Day), or Fridays leading into long weekends.

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.

Please choose your group carefully, as we can no longer accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

Character Sheet

• For returning players: please email your character sheet to your DM or upload it in the appropriate registration field.
• For new players to this group: the DM will create a pre-made character sheet for you. If you wish to create your own character, please email the DM as soon as possible. The email address will be provided when you have registered.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program for Term 4.

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: In-Person Meeting

Updated: Tuesday 20 September

Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, our Partners Group meeting for October has been rescheduled to Thursday 13 October.
To register for the rescheduled group meeting, please visit the updated group meeting information page and complete the registration form.

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

Power Neighbourhood House - 54 Power Avenue, Ashwood, 3145 Address

54 Power Avenue, Ashwood, VIC, 3147

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 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 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.

Privacy Policy

AV Event Terms & Conditions

Teens Hub - Games Night

About our Group

Our Teens group is for teens with Aspergers, autistic teens, and those with a similar neurodivergent profile to meet and hang out to play games or chat while their parents / carers meet in another room at the same venue to chat, provide support and share ideas and advice.

• Teens will be supervised by our Teens Mentors.
• In another room at the same venue, parents will be met by our Parents Contact to chat and exchange experiences.

The Teens Team:

• Callan T, Callan B, Jack D, Sunny - Volunteer Mentors

All AV volunteer group leaders share the lived experience of their group participants and welcome new attendees. All AV volunteers have a Working with Children Check.

Each teen must be accompanied by one parent or carer.

A parent or carer must attend with their teen and must remain on site for the duration of the activity.

We understand that another parent or family member may wish to join the activity, however we can only accommodate one adult per registered teen, and we are unable to accommodate additional adults on the night.

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, 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

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 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.

To register your teen and their accompanying adult

- Please enter the name of the parent or carer accompanying your teen at the start of the registration process.

- Please enter your teen's details where requested in the registration form.

The registration form will ask you for the name and age of your teen. It will also ask you for the contact phone number of the parent or carer attending with the teen.

If you need assistance or if you have more than one teen attending, please contact our AV admin team before registering.

D&D Term 4, 2022

Saturday 2pm to 5pm, 10-14y.o. (Group 9)

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. 

(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 4, Saturday 2pm to 5pm (Group 9)

First session date: Saturday 8 October

Last session date: Saturday 26 November

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-14 years

Dungeon Master: Doyle.

Please note that D&D groups do not run on public holidays, on long weekends (including the Monday before Cup Day), or Fridays leading into long weekends.

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.

Please choose your group carefully, as we can no longer accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

Character Sheet

• For returning players: please email your character sheet to your DM or upload it in the appropriate registration field.
• For new players to this group: the DM will create a pre-made character sheet for you. If you wish to create your own character, please email the DM as soon as possible. The email address will be provided when you have registered.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program for Term 4.

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. 

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D&D Term 4 2022
Monday 6.30pm, 10-17y.o, (Group 2)

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. 

(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 4, Monday 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Group 2)

First session date: Monday 10 October

Last session date: Monday 28 November

Each session: 3 hours (with breaks)

Player eligibility: AV members aged 10-14 years

Dungeon Master: Michael.

Please note that D&D groups do not run on public holidays, on long weekends (including the Monday before Cup Day), or Fridays leading into long weekends.

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.

Please choose your group carefully, as we can no longer accommodate player requests to change groups after registration.

Character Sheet

• For returning players: please email your character sheet to your DM or upload it in the appropriate registration field.
• For new players to this group: the DM will create a pre-made character sheet for you. If you wish to create your own character, please email the DM as soon as possible. The email address will be provided when you have registered.
• Please note that homebrew / custom or monster-race characters cannot be accommodated in AV's D&D program for Term 4.

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. 

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POSTPONED

Teens Work KnowHow Program

Launch Event

Updated: Thursday 15 September

Unfortunately we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone this activity, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We are hoping to be able to reschedule this to a date in early 2023, and we will share further information about this with our community as soon as possible.

About the event

Join our teen participants and their families, our host employers, and the AV team as we celebrate the AV Teens Work KnowHow Program at this fun and inclusive launch event!

This wonderful event has been two years in the making and acknowledges the contributions of our generous host employers and the achievements of our fabulous participants in this groundbreaking program, made possible by funding from the Department of Social Services ILC grant program.

Held in the Premier Room at the Windy Hill Venue in Essendon, the formalities of the afternoon will alternate with rounds of trivia, hosted by our guest MC, trivia master and autistic “Brain for hire”, Ben Sorensen - @bensorensen1.

RSVP by 5pm Thursday 15 September to secure your space!

NB: this event is invitation only and is limited to Teens Work KnowHow participants and their families, host employers and support organisations, and members of the AV team.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 12 October

Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Location: in person, Windy Hill Venue - Premier Room (details below).

Catering

Light refreshments (small sandwiches, sausage rolls, party pies, snacks) as well as hot and cold drinks (tea, coffee, water, and soft drink).

If you have any dietary requirements or allergies we should be aware of, please ensure you include those in the registration form.

Venue information

Windy Hill Venue - Premier Room
Address: Corner of Napier & Brewster Streets, Essendon, Vic 3040

Windy Hill Venue in Google Maps

Windy Hill Venue website

Public transport: Glenbervie Station (Cragieburn line, 550m), tram route 59 (550m), bus route 503, stops outside. Parking at the venue and in surrounding streets.

Anyone wanting to attend an AV activity must register before attending.

For in-person events, this allows us to ensure that we have enough team members attending to support the group and to ensure that the venue can safely accommodate all attendees.

In the event that the activity is cancelled or postponed, we will only be able to let you know if you have registered.

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
  

• Attending COVIDSafe in-person activities at AV. Please read before registering or attending.

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.

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Online Parents & Carers

Community Connection

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.

About our Group Leaders

Our Online Parents & Carers Group Leaders are Jenny, Toni, 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