Are you a young adult aged 18 to 35 who has Aspergers, is autistic, or who has another similar neurodivergent profile? 

Are you looking for a group of peers who share your experience who you can meet, chat to, exchange stories, play games, experiences, and generally have fun with?

Then our Young Adults Group may be what you're looking for!

Who is this group for?

Our Young Adults group is for people aged 18 to around 35 who have Aspergers, are autistic, or who have another similar neurodivergent profile, who are no longer enrolled in secondary education. We are inclusive of all genders and we welcome young adults at all stages of the diagnostic journey, including self-identified.

As this group is a parent/carer free zone, we invite parents and carers of group attendees to attend our separate Parents & Carers Group. Please note that our peer support groups are for peers only and attendees do need to be able to participate independently in the activity without support from a parent, carer, or support worker.

When and where does this group meet?

The Young Adults Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month and alternate each month between meeting online and meeting in person. Our in-person meetings are at a community centre in Ashwood in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our online meetings are held via Zoom.

What are group meetings like?

Our Young Adults Group, facilitated by our Group Leader, is an informal social group: we meet, chat, and play games, with no social pressure. At our in-person meetings, our Young Adults Mentors run board games and facilitate general discussion. At our online meetings, we have several break-out rooms available for chatting and online games. 

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 would like to try this group and are joining for the first time, we invite you to use our free* first time attendee ticket. For more information, please read our Community Guide: About our free* first time attendee tickets or contact the AV admin team for assistance.
• 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.

AV Membership

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 select this activity as an area of interest, as well as any other topics you're interested in, and we'll include you in future emails.

Community Guide: How to join the AV mailing list

If you're already in contact with AV, make sure you have added this activity to your Areas of Interest.

Community Guide: How to update your AV profile (including your Areas of Interest)

If you would like more information, please contact the Young Adults Group Leader.