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• Dungeons & Dragons Group - Term 4 2019

  • Start
    27 Oct 2019
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  • End
    8 Dec 2019
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Ave, Ashwood Vic 3147
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Dungeons & Dragons Group Term 4 2019

  ***Note: New Start Time 1 pm***

  
  

  Aspergers Victoria and Power Neighbourhood House invite you to come and play Dungeons & Dragons! 

  This group will now meet fortnightly on Sunday afternoons. Please register separately for each session you wish to attend.

  Time:  1 pm to 4 pm at Power Neigihbourhood House.  

  This group was initiated after a successful D&D event last November and with the will from the existing teens group run by our new friends at Power Neighbourhood House, as a space where fans of D&D can play in a friendly environment with others who share their passion.  

  Costs:   AV / PNH Members $20 ($5 x 4 sessions) Non-Members $40 ($10 x 4 sessions).  AV/PNH members will be given priority as spaces are limited. 

  How to Pay:  Please register and pay prior to attending as it helps us anticipate numbers for set up and volunteer support required. No cash on the day please.

  Aspergers Victoria and Power Neighbourhood House volunteers with lived experience wil run the sessions and welcome new families. All AV volunteers have a Working With Children Check.  Refer to our Groups page for more information. 

  Attendees should be independent in a group setting, with no carers in the game group.  Our peer leaders are very encouraging and welcoming with their peers.. 

  If you wish to join join Aspergers Victoria please go to our secure website att https://aspergersvic.org.au/join-us

  Please Note: For those aged under 18 years, a parent or carer is required to stay on the premises.  You are invited to join any other parents in another area of the house nearby.

  We would welcome a tax deductible donation to support further training of our peer leaders and other volunteers.

  Getting There:   There is street parking or parking at Power Neighbourhood House car park is also fine. The venue is approximately 10 minutes' walk from Homeglen station, which is serviced by the Glen Waverley line and various bus e.g 903.. 

  Contact Details:    Gayle Vermont, Groups Co-Ordinator, groups@aspergersvic.org.au on 0412 113 105 or Carol at Power Neighbourhood House 0432 150 799. Or Emma for booking/membership inquiries a admin@aspergersvic.org.au

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• Adults Meet-Up

  • When
    21 Nov 2019
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Ave, Ashwood 3147

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  Adults Meet-Up

  "Surviving the Christmas Social Circus"

  
  

  Come and join with like-minded Aspergers adults, for our monthly discussion meeting. This month topic is:  Topic: Surviving the Christmas Social Circus. With the end of the year coming up, Christmas holidays, family and work gatherings, and changed routines, we face increased demands on our social skills at the very time that our regular routines face disruption. In the discussion, we will share ideas to manage the social demands, the loss of regular routines, and the unexpected surprises that can turn up during the Christmas - New Year period.

  This group is for our older Adult peer group attendees.  It is more suitable for those who are aged 35 years and over, although younger adults may still attend if they wish to.  (Young adults may prefer to attend the other younger adult meetings: see our event list).
  

  This Group is for Aspergers Victoria members and has been meeting up on the 3rd Thursday of each month across each year for some time. If you are not a member you can come for one session and pay more - or join here and enjoy our member price as well as other member value and benefits as part of our community. 
  

  This page is for booking places only.

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

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

  Getting There:  Plenty parking in the area, or take the train to Holmesglen station and walk about 6 minutes to the venue. 

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• Southern Parents & Carers Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    22 Nov 2019
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Hampton Community Centre, 14 Willis St, Hampton Vic 3188

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  Southern Group Parents & Carers Peer Group

  Guest Speaker: Dr Bill Patterson, Hypnotherapist/Psychotherapist

  
  

  This month we have Bill Patterson coming to talk to us.  Dr Bill is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist who works with individuals and groups using Mindfulness Based Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Ego State Therapy, Ericksonian approaches that offer a resolution to underlying causes of problems, often hidden from conscious awareness.  As well as his clinical practice in Toorak, Melbourne, he has had over 25 years experience conducting workshops for both corporate and personal development and has worked with thousands of participants in transforming personal growth. 
  

  This group is a place for Parents, Grandparents and Carers (of a person with Aspergers or High Functioning Autism) to meet, share their experiences and support each other. Meetings are now held at a new venue:  Hampton Community Centre.

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

  Discussion Topic:

  Attendees will have the chance to ask questions of Dr Bill Patterson

  Cost:  $5 AV Members, or $10 for Non-Members. Please pay on registration as payment on the night puts unnecessary stress and overhead on our volunteers. 
  

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

  Getting There:  Enter via the front door. By car: There is parking in the car park at the back of the community centre as well as in surrounding streets.  By Public Transport:  Hampton Station (Sandringham Line) is very close and there is also a bus service that stops nearby.
  

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• Young Adults Hub

  • When
    28 Nov 2019
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Ave Ashwood Vic 3147
  • Spaces left
    58

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  Young Adults Hub: BBQ, Table tennis, board games or toasting marshmallows around the fire

  
  

  Come and join us for a casual night of fun. We will keep warm around an outside fire, toasting marshmallows, listening to music, and enjoying a chat together. Test your skill at table tennis.  Tasty barbequed hamburgers (vegan option available on request) will be provided. BYO alcohol. This is a popular group where you can meet new friends, enjoy an environment with no social pressure and have an enjoyable night out! Looking forward to seeing you there!

  Cost:  $15 AV Members, $25 Non Members including BBQ foods and soft drinks. Please indicate dietary preferences during registration.  Please book and pay online before attending, as paying on the night is difficult for our volunteer leaders to manage and makes extra work.

  Please note the following about how our group runs:
  

  • This event is for Young Adults who are between the ages of 18-35 years.  
  • This is a parent/carer-free zone. 
    
  • New attendees will be made to feel comfortable and welcome by our peer leaders so please let us know if you are new. 
    

  What Happens on the Night? Aspergers Victoria volunteers with lived experience run the meetings and will welcome you and answer any question you may have (especially if you're new).  You can join in whatever game or conversation takes your interest. Leaders will support you to join in.  
  

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

  Getting There:  If driving, parking is easy.  On public transport, take the Glen Waverley line train to Holmesglen Railway Station (0.70 km away) or Jordanville Railway station (1.30 km away). 

  This page is for booking places to this event only.
  

  Contact Details:  For booking or payment inquiries - preferably write to Emma at admin@aspergersvic.org.au or Gayle Vermont, Groups Co-Ordinator, groups@aspergersvic.org.au 0412 113 105. 
  

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• Partners Peer Support Group

  • When
    5 Dec 2019
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Ave, Ashwood 3147

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  Partners Peer Support Group

  
  

  Our Partners group is for adults who have (or have had) partners with Aspergers (or autism spectrum condition level 1).  Couples may be formally diagnosed or not; co-habiting or not. Note the new venue at Power Neighbourhood House

  These meetings allow us to share experiences, offer peer support & gain information.The group also often organises enjoyable in-house activities. 

  Getting There:  If driving, free parking is available in surrounding streets.  By Public Trasport:  Take the train to Holmesglen station and walk about 6 minutes to the venue. There is also a route 624 Oakleigh bus that stops right out the front of the house.  

  For more information please contact partners@aspergersvic.org.au or our groups assistant at admin@aspergersvic.org.au

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• Eastern Parents & Carers Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    6 Dec 2019
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Salvation Army hall, rear of 45-53 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood Vic 3134

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  Eastern Parents & Carers Peer Group Meeting

  Guest Speaker Dr Danny Blackford: Managing Challenging Behaviour

  
  

  For our final meeting for 2019, we have secured an AV Professional Directory member Dr Danny Blackford to talk with us on the topic of managing challenging behaviour in those we care for.  (Venue may change if numbers are too high for Salvos Ringwood).

  About Danny Blackford:  Danny is a registered psychologist and NDIS provider. For more than 30 years, he has  provided support services to parents of children who have  experienced learning difficulties, social functioning and behavioural problems.

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

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

  Please check reminder email for final decision on location. Will still be near usual venue in Ringwood. If numbers are higher than usual, a bigger venue will be booked.

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• Teens Hub: T-Shirt making, BBQ, Fire Pit & Board Games Night

  • When
    6 Dec 2019
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Ave, Ashwood Vic 3147
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Teens Hub: T-Shirt Making, BBQ, Fire Pit, Table Tennis & Board Games

  ****New Night...1st Friday of the Month****

  
  

  Come and join us at the Power Neighbourhood House in Ashwood.  We will have lots of activities to choose from, including: making a Christmas/Holiday T-shirt, toasting marshmallows around the fire pit, having a bbq, playing table tennis, or listening to music and enjoying a chat together. There is also board games to play inside or just relax in our chill out room. 

  Sausages (vegan options too) and drinks will be provided. Meet our Aspie mentors who love to make everyone feel welcome and part of the group and are always up for a chat. Looking forward to seeing you there!  This is a popular group where you can meet new friends and catch up with old buddies, enjoy an environment with no social pressure and have an enjoyable night out! Looking forward to seeing you there!

  Parents can enjoy the company of the other parents in a nearby area.  
  

  Cost:  $20 for AV Member, $30 Non-Members  includes: t-shirt making, BBQ and marshmallows. Please let us know if you are vegetarian/vegan during registration.  Please pay prior to attending with your registration. Email admin@aspergersvic.org.au if you need assistance to do this. No cash on the night please!

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

  Our Teen group peer leaders are very encouraging and welcoming with their peers. Please introduce any new teens to our Leaders on the night. 

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

  Please Note:  A parent or carer must stay at the venue.  

  Getting There: If driving, free parking is available in surrounding streets.  By Public Transport:  Take the train to Holmesglen station and walk about 6 minutes to the venue. There is also a route 624 Oakleigh bus that stops right out the front of the house.  

  Contact Details:    Booking/payment/membership queries write to Emma at admin@aspergersvic.org.au or for other queries - Gayle Vermont, Groups Co-Ordinator, groups@aspergersvic.org.au  0412 113 105, e.g. suitabilty for the group etc. Please don't ring Gayle with booking/membership questions. 

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• Southern Parents & Carers Peer Group Meeting

  • When
    9 Dec 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Hampton Community Centre, 14 Willis St, Hampton Vic 3188

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  Southern Evening Parents & Carers Peer Group

  New Venue: Hampton Community Centre 

  
  

  This is a new evening group extension of our daytime group, to cater for daytime working 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 are now meeting at a new venue:  Hampton Community Centre.  

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

  Discussion  Topic:

  We will go around the table as usual and encourage new people to tell us   their story (or a topic may be listed closer to the date).

  Cost:  $5 AV Members, or $10 for Non-Members. Please pay on registration as payment on the night puts unnecessary stress and overhead on our volunteers. 
  

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

  Getting There:  Enter via the front door. By car:  There is parking in the car park at the back of the community centre as well as in surrounding streets.  By Public Transport:  Hampton Station is very close and there is also a bus service.

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• AS Adults Social Night Meeting

  • When
    19 Dec 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Ave, Ashwood 3147

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  AS Adults Social NIght

  From 6.30pm BBQ and ~8pm Games Night

  
  

  Come and join with like-minded Aspergers adults, to take advantage of a 5th Thursday in the month of May, for an extra social night just to enjoy each other's company, over a few board games and a Bar-Be-Que.

  Cost::  Please pay $10 AV Members, or $15 Non-Member 1st Time Attendees online with your registration.  Includes a simple BBQ dinner of sausages and bread and covers admin costs for this extra event. Indicate any dietary intolerances/allergies in your registration form.  

  This group is for our older Adult peer group attendees.  It is more suitable for those who are aged 35 years and over, although younger adults may still attend if they wish to.  (Young adults may prefer to attend the other younger adult meetings: see our event list).
  

  This Group is for Aspergers Victoria members. The usual monthly meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month across each year. When there is a 5th Thursday in the month, we usually hold an additional social night, such as this meeting. If you are not a member you can come for one session as a guest to try and see if the group suits your needs.  After that we ask you to join us a a member here, to continue attending and enjoy member prices (on events with a cost) as well as other member value and benefits as part of our community. 
  

  This page is for booking places only.

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

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

  Getting There:  Plenty parking in the area, or take the train to Homesglen station and walk about 6 minutes to the venue. 

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