The Autism Community Network provides opportunities for carers, families and individuals dealing with autism issues to connect for mutual support. We run support groups, social groups and other events across different parts of Sydney.
As we don't charge for our services, we rely heavily on volunteers to provide all the support we do, as well as funding and other help from partner organisations. If you would like to get involved to bring more to your community, contact us at info@autismcommunity.org.au for more information.
As we don't charge for our services, we rely heavily on volunteers to provide all the support we do, as well as funding and other help from partner organisations. If you would like to get involved to bring more to your community, contact us at info@autismcommunity.org.au for more information.
To book in to any of these groups please click here.
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HAWKESBURY
Wednesday 14/2/18 Wednesday 14/3/18 Wednesday 11/4/18 Wednesday 9/5/18 Wednesday 13/6/18
Wednesday 11/7/18 Wednesday 8/8/18 Wednesday 12/9/18 Wednesday 10/10/18 Wednesday 14/11/18
Wednesday 12/12/18
Wednesday 11/7/18 Wednesday 8/8/18 Wednesday 12/9/18 Wednesday 10/10/18 Wednesday 14/11/18
Wednesday 12/12/18
Mar 2 | Apr 6 | May 4 | Jun 2 | Jul 6 | Aug 3 | Sep 7 | Nov 2 | Dec 7
HILLS DISTRICT
Mar 6 - LAUNCH | Apr 20 | May 18 | Jun 16 | Aug 17 | Sep 21 | Nov 16
ILLAWARRA
Feb 22 | Mar 22 | Apr 26 | May 23 | Jun 28 | Jul 26 | Aug 23 | Sep 27 | Oct 25 | Nov 23
NORTHERN SYDNEY - HORNSBY
Feb 6 | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | May 1 | Jun 5 | Jul 3 | Aug 7| Sep 4 | Oct 2 | Nov 6 | Dec 8

HORNSBY SUPPORT GROUP - DAY
When: Fourth Thursday 10 am to noon
Venue: Hornsby RSL Club— in the Sports Lounge
— 4 High Street Hornsby
Facilitator: Rachel
When: Fourth Thursday 10 am to noon
Venue: Hornsby RSL Club— in the Sports Lounge
— 4 High Street Hornsby
Facilitator: Rachel
Feb 22 | Mar 22 | Apr 26 | May 23 | Jun 28 | Jul 26 | Aug 23 | Sep 27 | Oct 25 | Nov 23
NORTHERN SYDNEY - NORTHERN BEACHES
Feb 15 | Mar 15 | Apr 19 | May 17 | Jun 21 | Jul 19 | Aug 16 | Sep 20 | Oct 18 | Nov 15
NORTHERN SYDNEY - RYDE
Feb 15 | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | May 10 | Jun 14 | Jul 12 | Aug 16| Sep 13 | Oct 11 | Nov 15 | Dec 17
SOUTHEAST SYDNEY - ST.GEORGE
Feb 13 & 27 | Mar 13 & 27 | Apr 10 & 24| May 8 & 22| Jun 12 & 26 | Jul 10 & 24| Aug 14 & 28| Sep 11 & 25| Oct 9 & 23 | Nov 13 & 27 | Dec 15
Feb 6 | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | May 1 | Jun 5 | Jul 3 | Aug 7| Sep 4 | Oct 2 | Nov 6 | Dec 8
Jan 31 | Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 | Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 | Apr 4, 11| May 2, 9, 16, 23, 29 | Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
PEAKHURST ART THERAPY
When: 1st Friday 4.00 to 5.30 pm Venue: George River Life Care—in rooms upstairs—23 Stanley Street, Peakhurst Facilitator: Samantha Our long running art group for kids on the spectrum and their siblings is now an art therapy program commencing March 2018. Note: Parents or carers must remain on site to supervise their children. Venue provided by Georges River Life Centre |
Mar 2 | Apr 6 | May 4 | Jun 2 | Jul 6 | Aug 3 | Sep 7 | Nov 2 | Dec 7

PEAKHURST YOUTH CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Friday 4.00 to 5.30 pm
Venue: George River Life Care (rooms upstairs) 23 Stanley Street, Peakhurst
Facilitator: Geoff
This is a social group for teens between 13 and 18 years old who have high functioning autism
Note: Younger children must remain with parents (seated in an adjoining room enjoying a coffee together), and cannot participate with the group.
Venue support provided by Georges River Life Centre
When: 2nd and 4th Friday 4.00 to 5.30 pm
Venue: George River Life Care (rooms upstairs) 23 Stanley Street, Peakhurst
Facilitator: Geoff
This is a social group for teens between 13 and 18 years old who have high functioning autism
Note: Younger children must remain with parents (seated in an adjoining room enjoying a coffee together), and cannot participate with the group.
Venue support provided by Georges River Life Centre
March 9 & 23 | April 13 - This group is moving to Illawong from term 2, 2018
KINGSGROVE KIDS & YOUTH D.I.Y. CLUB
When: 3rd Friday 4.30 to 6.00 pm Venue: Bunnings warehouse Kingsgrove Facilitator: Liz Diab This is run as a social skills group for children with an ASD and their siblings are also encouraged to attend. Bunnings staff will provide creative opportunities for children who are part of the ACN. Note: Parents or carers must remain on site to supervise their children. Provided by Bunnings Kingsgrove |
Feb 16 | Mar 16 | Apr 20 | May 18 | Jun 22 | Jul 20 | Aug 17 | Sep 21 | Oct 19 | Nov 16

HURSTVILLE SUPPORT GROUP
When: Third Thursday 7.30-9.30 pm
Venue: Club Central Hurstville - 214 Park Rd & Cross Street, Hurstville
Facilitator: Sherry and Emi
Mandarin & Cantonese translators provided.
Feb 15 | Mar 15 | Apr 19 | May 17 | Jun 21 | Jul 19 | Aug 16 | Sep 20 | Oct 18 | Nov 15
When: Third Thursday 7.30-9.30 pm
Venue: Club Central Hurstville - 214 Park Rd & Cross Street, Hurstville
Facilitator: Sherry and Emi
Mandarin & Cantonese translators provided.
Feb 15 | Mar 15 | Apr 19 | May 17 | Jun 21 | Jul 19 | Aug 16 | Sep 20 | Oct 18 | Nov 15
SOUTHEAST SYDNEY - SUTHERLAND SHIRE
Feb 20 | Mar 20 | Apr 17 | May 15 | Jun 19 | Jul 17 | Aug 21 | Sep 18 | Oct 16 | Nov 20 | Dec 18
May 11 & 25 | June 9 & 23 | July 27 | Aug 10 & 24 | Sept 14 & 28 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 & 23 | Dec 14
SYLVANIA TEN PIN BOWLING SOCIAL
Meets 4th Sunday each month (Except December & January) TIME: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm VENUE: Southgate AMF - TENPIN BOWLING - 27 Port Hacking Rd Sylvania FACILITATED BY: Liz and Rosaria COST: $6.95 pp for a game tenpin bowling. Companion card is accepted. EACH PAY OWN GAME Come along for some family fun.Enjoy a game with other members from ACN.(all the family can join in) Please book in each person who wishes to bowl,we need to book the lanes prior to session. |
Feb 25 | Mar 25 | Apr 29 | May 27 | Jun 24 | Jul 22 | Aug 26 | Sep 23 | Oct 28 | Nov 25
SUTHERLAND KIDS SOCIAL
Meets 1st and 3rd Monday each month during school terms
TIME: 4 to 5.30 pm
VENUE: Miranda Westfield on the mezzanine level above Playtime and Skyzone
FACILITATED BY: Belinda Smith
Weeks one to three will be one of the following: Rock climbing at Skyzone; Activities at Playtime; Trampolining at Skyzone
Meets 1st and 3rd Monday each month during school terms
TIME: 4 to 5.30 pm
VENUE: Miranda Westfield on the mezzanine level above Playtime and Skyzone
FACILITATED BY: Belinda Smith
Weeks one to three will be one of the following: Rock climbing at Skyzone; Activities at Playtime; Trampolining at Skyzone
May 7 | May 21 | Jun 4 | Jun 18 | Jul 2 | Aug 6 | Aug 20 | Sep 3 | Sep 17 | Oct 15 | Nov 5 | Nov 19 | Dec 3 | Dec 17
SYDNEY - CITY
Mar 11 | Apr 8 | May 13 | Jun 10 | Jul 8 | Aug 12| Sep 9 | Oct 14 | Nov 11 | Dec 9
SYDNEY - INNER WEST
Feb 13 | Mar 13 | Apr 10 | May 8 | Jun 12 | Jul 10 | Aug 14| Sep 11 | Oct 9 | Nov 13 | Dec 15
MARRICKVILLE MUSIC THERAPY
SIX WEEK PROGRAM FOR ASD KIDS 5 - 12 YEARS OLD MUST ATTEND ALL 6 SESSIONS DAY / TIME: Fridays 4.30 - 5.15 pm VENUE: Marrickville Town Hall - 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville FACILITATED BY: Lauren from MUSIC CONNECT Funded by Wests Ashfield club 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar |
SYDNEY - CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN

BANKSTOWN SUPPORT GROUP
When: Third Tuesday 10 am to Noon
Venue: Bankstown Sports Club
Facilitators: Jean Geering
When: Third Tuesday 10 am to Noon
Venue: Bankstown Sports Club
Facilitators: Jean Geering
May 15 | Jun 19 | Jul 17 | Aug 21| Sep 18 | Oct 16 | Nov 20 | Dec18
WESTERN SYDNEY GREATER WEST

BLACKTOWN SUPPORT GROUP
When: First Wednesday 10 am to Noon
Venue: Westpoint Blacktown - 17 Patrick St, Blacktown in the Food Court, Coffeeland cafe
Facilitator: Briana
Feb 7 | Mar 7 | Apr 4 | May 2 | Jun 6 | Jul 4 | Aug 1| Sep 5 | Oct 3 | Nov 7 | Dec 1
When: First Wednesday 10 am to Noon
Venue: Westpoint Blacktown - 17 Patrick St, Blacktown in the Food Court, Coffeeland cafe
Facilitator: Briana
Feb 7 | Mar 7 | Apr 4 | May 2 | Jun 6 | Jul 4 | Aug 1| Sep 5 | Oct 3 | Nov 7 | Dec 1

BLACKTOWN FATHERS INFORMATION EVENING
When: Three times a year
Venue: Blacktown Workers club
Facilitator: Steve Drakoulis
Funded by Lions Club of Blacktown City and Lions Club of Kings langley
Venue support provided by Blacktown Workers Club
When: Three times a year
Venue: Blacktown Workers club
Facilitator: Steve Drakoulis
Funded by Lions Club of Blacktown City and Lions Club of Kings langley
Venue support provided by Blacktown Workers Club
PARRAMATTA ART GROUP
When: Fourth Thursday of the month 4.30 -6.00pm Venue: The Den, 42a Ross st Parramatta Facilitator: Cathy This is run as a social skills group for children with an ASD and their siblings are also encouraged to attend. We have painting, drawing and craft activities and a chance for kids to make friends. Funded By: Lions Club of Parramatta |
Feb 22 | Mar 22 | Apr 26 | May 24 | Jun 28 | Jul 26 | Aug 23 | Sep 27 | Oct 25 | Nov 22
WESTERN SYDNEY - CUMBERLAND
CUMBERLAND ACTIVE KIDS - LASER TAG
WHEN: Meets third Sunday on alternate months TIME: 11am VENUE: CodeRed Rosehill 3/175 James Ruse Drive, Rosehill (Turn into Grand Avenue North) FACILITATED BY: Belinda Minimum age: 6 years old Players must wear a shirt with sleeves (not a singlet) and enclosed shoes. Parent /carer must remain with child at venue. Siblings welcome Funded by Guildford Leagues Club |
Sun 18 March | Sun 20 May | Sun 29 July
Sun 25 Feb | Sun 8 Apr | Sun 17 Jun | Sun 19 Aug