Young Adults Group
| 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.
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