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PARTNERS GROUP


Are you or have you been in a relationship with someone who has Aspergers, is autistic, or who has another similar neurodivergent profile? Then our Partners Group may be what you're looking for! 


Who is this group for?

Our Partners Group is for adults who are or have been in a relationship with someone who has Aspergers, is autistic, or who has another similar neurodivergent profile. Your partner may have a diagnosis, be seeking a diagnosis, or be undiagnosed. We are inclusive of all relationship types and all cohabitation situations, and we welcome partners of all genders. If you (as well as your partner) have Aspergers, are autistic, or have another similar neurodivergent profile, you are also welcome to join.


When and were does this group meet?

The Partners Group meets monthly. We meet online on the first Thursday of each month, and where possible, we have a second meeting on the second Thursday of each month at a community centre in Ashwood in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.  Our online meetings are held via Zoom.

As COVID is continuing to affect all of AV's group meetings, please check the calendar below to find out if our next meeting is online via Zoom or in person.


What are group meetings like?

Our Partners Group, facilitated by our Partners Group Leader, is an informal discussion group. The Group Leader and Group Assistant, with input from attendees, set a discussion topic each month for the group to chat about. We occasionally invite guest speakers to provide expert advice on particular topics. Past topics include self care, the diagnosis journey, and a guest speaker on reflexology.

You are welcome to join in the discussion or to listen to others as you feel comfortable. In Zoom meetings, you are welcome to have your video and microphone on or off as you feel comfortable, and you can also communicate via the Zoom chat function.


How can I register for the next group meeting?

The next group meeting is listed in the calendar below. If you would like to attend, please click “Register” on the left side and enter your details. If you are joining an AV group meeting for the first time, we invite you to register for a free first-time attendee ticket: please contact our AV admin team to request access code.

If the next meeting date is not yet visible below, we invite you to add your name to the AV mailing list by following the steps below and we will contact you when registrations open.

Join the AV Mailing List

If you're interested in receiving emails from AV about this group including upcoming meeting announcements, please add your name to our AV mailing list. Visit the Join our AV Mailing List page, enter your first name and your email address, and make sure you tick "Peer Support Groups - Partners" as an area of interest, as well as any other topics you're interested in, and we'll include you in future emails.



If you would like more information about this group, please contact the Partners Group Leader.

Upcoming Group Meetings

  • Partners Group: In-Person Meeting

    • 2 Jun 2022
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Avenue, Ashwood
    • 23
    Register

    Partners Group: In-Person Meeting


    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 share the lived experience of their group participants and welcome new attendees.


    Do I need to register?

    All attendees to AV's online and in-person groups and events must register before attending. For Zoom meetings, you need to register to access the Zoom details. For in-person meetings, all attendees need to register before attending due to DHHS COVID contact tracing requirements and venue requirements. Please register if you would like to attend to ensure you don't miss out.


    Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, FREE for +Groups membership holders.

    Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for groups and events, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support all the wonderful work our volunteers and staff team do for our community.

    If you are attending an AV group for the first time, you are welcome to register for free using our first-time attendee ticket. Please email our AV admin team to access this.

    If cost is a barrier, please contact Jenni.


    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.


    Useful documents

    - Important information about in-person activities at AV. Please read before registering or attending.

    - Peer Support Groups - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). This includes answer 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 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

    Show details

  • Partners Group: In-Person Meeting

    • 16 Jun 2022
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Gourmet Girl Cafe, 21 Salisbury Avenue, Blackburn VIC 3130
    • 6
    Register

    Partners Group: In-Person Meeting


    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 share the lived experience of their group participants and welcome new attendees.


    Do I need to register?

    All attendees to AV's online and in-person groups and events must register before attending. For Zoom meetings, you need to register to access the Zoom details. For in-person meetings, all attendees need to register before attending due to DHHS COVID contact tracing requirements and venue requirements. Please register if you would like to attend to ensure you don't miss out.


    Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members, FREE for +Groups membership holders.

    Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for groups and events, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support all the wonderful work our volunteers and staff team do for our community.

    If you are attending an AV group for the first time, you are welcome to register for free using our first-time attendee ticket. Please email our AV admin team to access this.

    If cost is a barrier, please contact Jenni.


    Venue Information

    Gourmet Girl Cafe, 21 Salisbury Avenue, Blackburn VIC 3130

    Gourmet Girl Cafe website 

    Gourmet Girl Cafe menu

    Gourmet Girl Cafe on Google Maps

    Public transport: Laburnum Station (120m). 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.


    Useful documents

    - Important information about in-person activities at AV. Please read before registering or attending.

    - Peer Support Groups - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). This includes answer 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 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

    Show details

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