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New England Autism Support Group
Core group of parents who ring each other for support/share information, and meet occasionally. Also collaborate with the Autism Association Outreach Service to organise workshops for parents and professionals in the Armidale area. No membership fee.Contact Charmaine Wiseman on Ph: (02) 6772 9346. - charmaine.wiseman (at) gmail (dot) com
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Councelling Group (Carers NSW)
Carers NSW support these groups to enable parents to meet and tell their story, give and gain support. The focus is on how to take better care of ourselves and not “burn out”. The groups deal with issues of family and relationships, the grief process and how to cope on bad days. They can help with the feelings of loss, isolation, exhaustion and the impossible role of parenting different children etc. The groups run for 2 hours, 6 consecutive weeks and are run by a counsellor who is a mum of a child with ASD.
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Aspergers Support Group, Far North Coast NSW
Covering Tweed Shire Council Areas, the informal support group consists of parents who have a child/adolescent with Aspergers (current ages 2-19). Topics explored as requested by group. Established & attended by child & family counsellor. Parent-directed group (free). Meet on 4th Wednesday of month (may vary in school holidays) at 10am at Kingscliffe Community Centre, Turnock Street, Kingscliffe. Phone Sue Reynolds (Child & Family Social Worker) on Ph: (02) 6670 9400 (Mondays & Wednesdays) or (02) 6674 9500 (Tuesdays). Click on heading above to email Sue.
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ASPIA Inc.
ASPIA Inc. (Asperger Syndrome Parterner Information Australia - formerly GRASP) meets first Saturday each month, 2pm - 5pm at College of Nursing, 14 Railway Pde, Burwood. Phone Carol Grigg on 0408 817 828 or visit the website for more information.
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ASPIRE - autism spectrum parents information & resources east
ASPIRE is a parent-run support group for parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum including Asperger's syndrome. Regular meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month, 7:30-9:30pm at Coogee RSL ($5 per person). Daytime meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, 9-11am at The Junction Neighbourhood Centre, Maroubra Junction. Visit their website for more information and contact details.
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The Association of Genetic Support of Australasia (AGSA)
Based in Surry Hills, AGSA is a registered charity (formed in 1988) to provide support & information for individuals and families affacted by a genetic condition. AGSA has a database of over 550 predominantly rare genetic conditions. Produces a bi-monthly newsletter and hold an annual Genetic Disorders Awareness Week. Located at 66 Albion Street, Surry Hills NSW. Contact Dianne Petrie on (02) 9211 1462. Click on heading above to email Dianne.
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Autism & Asperger's Support Group, Central West
Based in Orange, provides a forum for families and people with ASD to interact with each other, share experiences, offer information and educate the community. Publishes a newsletter, organises workshops & advocates for a better deal. Meets at 7.30pm on 4th Thursday of month at Orange Community Information & Service Centre, Kite St. Small family membership fee per year. Contact John Betts at work: 6391 3833 or at home: 636 22603. Click on heading above to email John.
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Autism & Aspergers Support Group Inc.
These support groups held at Richmond and Burwood offer guest speakers at monthly meetings and an extensive library of ASD-related books and videos. New members and interested individuals are welcome at any meeting. Email contact: info@autismsupport.org.au
Hawkesbury Area: Meet second Monday of each month at the Richmond Club at 7.30pm, Cnr East Market & Francis Streets, Richmond. Contact by phone: 0425 380 575
Burwood Area: Meet first Tuesday of each month at Burswood RSL club at 7.30pm, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood. Contact by phone: 0425 380 574
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Families in Partnership
Our Community base Co-operative facilitates a support group feo families living in the Macarthur Region who have a member with Aspergers. The Support Group provides support, information and awareness of asperger's issues with monthly meetings both during the day and at night.
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Autism Breakthrough Network
Spiritual support group - a Christian group of parents, other family members and friends who care for a child/adult with an autism spectrum disorder. Website based in Sydney, reaching all countries. No meetings. Email autismbreakthrough@hotmail.com or click on the above heading to access the website.
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Central Coast Autism & Asperger's Family Support Group
Established in 1993, the group has monthly meetings during school terms with guest speakers, regular fmaily outings and resource library. Produces a quarterly newsletter. Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month (during school terms) at Banksia Family Centre, Sir Joseph Banks Drive, Bateau Bay. Cost of $15 per annum. Contact Cathy Moore on 02 4365 5032 or email msdono@bigpond.net.au.
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Coffs Coast Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group Inc.
This support group for parents of a child with an autism spectrum disorder is based in the Coffs Harbour region. The group can be contacted via phone at 02 6658 8330, fax at 02 6652 1771 or mail at PO Box 1722, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450. Click on the heading above to email Lexi Duffy.
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Cooinda Family Support Group, Albury/Wodonga Region
COOINDA is a locally based family support group that was formed in 1976 by families who found that they shared a common bond: they all had children with disabilities. You can become a member of Cooinda if you have a child/adolescent/adult with a disability in your family or if you are an interested person or organisation. Cooinda provides a range of services including a sibling support program, access to a range of resources, and publishes a newsletter. The Cooinda Co-ordinator, Sue Pringle can be contacted at 150 Lawrence Street, Wodonga Victoria 3690 Email: cooindawodonga@optusnet.com.au
Ph:(02) 60564844 Fax: (02) 60564944.
Click on heading above to access Cooinda's website.
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Denistone East Public School Asperger Syndrome & ASD Support Group
Small parents and teachers group in Denistone, Sydney. Activities have included afternoon meetings to 'network' and discuss integration support, social gatherings, assisting with resources for local & school libraries, and newsletter 'Perspectives'. No cost to join. Occasional meetings, usually school afternoons, all interested people welcome. Phone Liz Abbotsmith (parent) on mobile 0410 215 493 or click on the heading above to email Denistone East Public School.
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Hastings Autism/Asperger Resource Group
This group is based in Port Macquarie and encompass the Hastings Valley. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at Port Macquarie Library from 10-11:30am. The group can be contacted by mail at PO Box 8042, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 or by calling Sharon Hood on 0417 629 278 or clicking on the heading above to email.
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Hunter Support Group
Based in Newcastle, this (free) support group meet informally about four times a year. The group's aim is to encourage interaction and support, and share information. Hoping to introduce newsletter soon. Meet during Terms 1 & 3 mid-week at Muree Golf Club, and during Terms 2 & 4 at Sue & Steve's at Medowie (25km North of Newcastle) on Sunday. Contact Sue & Steve Xenos on Ph: (02) 4982 9232. Click on heading above to email Sue & Steve.
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Learning to Learn
A parent and therapist run organisation which has an interest in Applied Behaviour Analysis in the treatment of children with ASD. It is a non-profit organisation for both parents and professionals.
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Macleay Valley Aspergers Autism Support Group
A network of parents and carers based in Kempsey providing emotional and encouragement for each other through the challenges of daily life. Provides education and knowledge about Asperger's and autism, facilitating interaction and exchange of information between parents, professionals and schools. Encourages advocacy and increased community awareness and acceptance of Asperger's and autism. Meets once a month on Monday evenings at Living Skills House, 8 Wide Street. Contact Belinda Parkinson on 0412 497 725 or Jo Downes on 0428 631 955.
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Parent2Parent
This parent network in a non-profit group, pooling their resources and contacts within the wider Australian community to build community forums, chat rooms and a site linking to many and varied resources. Click on heading above to access the website.
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Parents and Carers of Autism
This website is maintained by a group of parents and carers of children with autism. Their aim is for the website to become an online community for mutual support, and an information resource. It contains articles, stories and a message board.
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P.A.S.S. (Parents of Autistic Spectrum Support) Lismore
Group supports parents, partners & families of people in the autistic spectrum, including those diagnosed within the spectrum. Share ideas, experiences & knowledge of ASDs. PASS has an amazing selection and variety of resources available at the Autism Spectrum Australias Far North Coast Centre for Autism. Contact Susan Aprile on (02) 6622 6651. Daytime support group meets most 1st Tuesdays of the Month at Autism Spectrum Australia's Far North Coast Office. Evening support group meets most 1st Mondays of the month at Lismore Workers Club. Click on the heading above to access the website.
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Shoalhaven Autism Spectrum Support Network
A group of mothers/carers/grandparents/partners who meet for support & to share information about events, courses, seminars, etc. Library available. Meets last Friday of the month (except in school holidays) at Noah's Ark Centre, Osbourne St, Nowra. No cost to join. Contact Anne Young at Ph: (02) 4446 0604 or click on the heading above to email Anne.
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Siblings Australia Inc.
Siblings Australia Inc. develops and coordinates services for families, and in particular brothers and sisters of children with special needs (diability or chronic illness).
This website provides a list of resources, on-line discussion groups, and information on workshops. The oganisation is based at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia.Click on the heading above to access the website.
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South West Sydney Aspergers Parents Support Group
This support group is for parents of children and adolescents with Asperger's syndrome who live in the Liverpool, Bankstown, Fairfield & Campbelltown areas. The group meets twice a term on Mondays in Green Valley. For more information or to register for the mailing list please contact; The Operations Manager, Sharecare Inc., Tel: 9734 9888 or email Sharecare by clicking on the heading above.
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Southern Highlands Autism and Aspergers Parent Support Group
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Henrietta Rose room, Bendooley Street, Bowral NSW 2575. For more information, please contact Shivawn Dasvis on (02) 4861 4054 or Jillian Langford on (02) 4872 3183
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Western Sydney Autistic Family Support Group
Established since 1990, the group gives members an opportunity to come together in friendship & support, access information about autism through books, guest speakers or audio visual materials. Meets 3rd Tuesday of February, April, June, August & October at Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Fairfield. Contact Irene Tuazon Ph: (02) 9757 1990 or work Ph: (02) 9205 6138. Click on heading above to email Irene.
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| For People with ASD
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ASpar
A support and advocacy group for people raised by parents with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome.
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Aut-Support. Asperger's & Autistic Spectrum Network Inc.
Online contact register for people with Aspergers Syndrome. Operates from the Maitland, NSW region. Advocacy, mentoring, translational counselling, workshops, etc. Phone 02 4966 1717 or click on the heading above to email.
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Autism Behavioural Intervention Queensland Inc.
The ABIQ website includes a resource kit & resource library.
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Aspergers Support Group, Blue Mountains and Winmalee
A support group servicing the Blue Mountains and Winmalee areas. For more information contact Lyn Trindall on 02 4754 4050 or click on the heading above to send an email.
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Southern Tablelands ASD Association (Goulburn)
Contact: Lisa McDonald
Ph: (02)48236296
email: lsrmac@hotmail.com
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