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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.

To book in to any of these groups please click here.
Bookings

HAWKESBURY


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RICHMOND SUPPORT GROUP
Meets second Wednesday each month during school terms
TIME: 10am to noon
VENUE: Richmond Golf Club 

FACILITATED BY: Peta
Come along and meet other parents and carers for mutual support.

Venue support provided by Richmond Golf Club


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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

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WINDSOR YOUTH CLUB
First Friday of the month 
TIME: 4.30 to 6 pm
VENUE: Deerubin Centre in Windsor in the Sans Stevens  Room just down from the Library
FACILITATED BY: Peta
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Local area support funded by Lions Club of Richmond
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Mar 2 |  Apr 6  |  May 4  |  Jun 2  |  Jul 6  |  Aug 3  |  Sep 7  | Nov 2  |  Dec 7​

HILLS DISTRICT

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CASTLE HILL SUPPORT GROUP
Third Friday of the month 
TIME: 10 am to noon
VENUE: Castle Hill RSL
FACILITATED BY: Farah
Mar 6 - LAUNCH |  Apr 20  |  May 18  |  Jun 16  |  Aug 17  |  Sep 21  | Nov 16  

ILLAWARRA

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WOLLONGONG SUPPORT GROUP
Meets Last Thursday each month during school terms
TIME: 10am to noon
VENUE: Illawarra Leagues Club - 
97-99 Church Street, Wollongong
FACILITATED BY: Andrew Browne
Come along and meet other parents and carers for mutual support.

Venue support provided by Illawarra Leagues Club
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Feb 22   |   Mar 22  |  Apr 26  |  May 23  |  Jun 28  |  Jul 26  |  Aug 23  |  Sep 27  | Oct 25  |  Nov 23

NORTHERN SYDNEY - HORNSBY


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HORNSBY SUPPORT GROUP - EVENING
When:             First Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Venue:            Hornsby RSL Club— in the Sports Lounge — 4 High Street Hornsby
Facilitator:     Michelle 

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Feb 6   |   Mar 6  |  Apr 3 |  May 1 |  Jun 5  |  Jul 3  |  Aug 7|  Sep 4  | Oct 2  |  Nov 6 | Dec 8

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HORNSBY SUPPORT GROUP - DAY
When:             Fourth Thursday 10 am to noon
Venue:            Hornsby RSL Club— in the Sports Lounge 
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— 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

HORNSBY FATHERS INFORMATION EVENING
When:                  Three times a year
Venue:                 Hornsby RSL club​

Funded by:         Lions Club of Ku-ring-gai
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Venue support provided by Hornsby RSL
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NORTHERN SYDNEY - NORTHERN BEACHES


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BROOKVALE SUPPORT GROUP
When:             Third Thursday 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Venue:            Manly - Warringah Rugby Leagues Club
​— corner Federal Parade & Pittwater Road Brookvale
Facilitator:    Nicole
Venue support provided by Manly Leagues

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Feb 15   |   Mar 15  |  Apr 19  |  May 17  |  Jun 21  |  Jul 19  |  Aug 16  |  Sep 20  | Oct 18  |  Nov 15

NORTHERN SYDNEY - RYDE


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RYDE SUPPORT GROUP
When:              Second Thursday 7.30 to 9.30 pm   
Venue:             Eastwood Rugby Club (John Haynes Room)
                          146 – 150 Vimiera Road Eastwood
Facilitator:      Jason

Venue support provided by Eastwood District Rugby Union Football Club


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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


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OATLEY COOKING UP LIFE SKILLS 
When:            2nd and 4th Tuesday 4.00 to 6.00 pm
Venue:          Oatley Seniors Citizens Centre 161 Hurstville Road, Oatley (Enter via road to Oatley campus,1st electric gate on the left . Buzz to be let in via intercom)

Facilitator:          Liz 
Kids learn cooking skills and have fun while their parent or carer can watch them getting right into all the fun. We aim to give as many children an opportunity so new kids will be given priority each month.

Venue support provided by 3Bridges Community

Note: As this is our most popular kids club and spaces are limited to 10 spots each time, please email liz@autismcommunity.org.au if you would like your child to attend. Liz will give priority to different kids each session to ensure everyone has a chance to participate.  


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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

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SOUTHSIDE SOCIAL FOR ADULTS
When:        First Tuesday 5.30 to 7.30 pm
Venue:       Club Rivers - 
32 Littleton St, Riverwood ​
Host:           Warren              
A social opportunity for adults who want to connect with others who understand them.

Venue support by Club Rivers
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Feb 6   |   Mar 6  |  Apr 3 |  May 1 |  Jun 5  |  Jul 3  |  Aug 7|  Sep 4  | Oct 2  |  Nov 6 | Dec 8

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HURSTVILLE FIT & FRIENDLY CLUB
When:        Weekly Wednesday 4.15 to 5.15 pm
Venue:       Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre King Georges & Forest Road, Hurstville
Host:           Warren and Rosaria             
We aim to give children with autism an opportunity each school term to participate in a fitness program run by the team at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre.
Closed shoes must be worn to participate.
​Funded by Lions Clubs

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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
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Mar 2 |  Apr 6  |  May 4  |  Jun 2  |  Jul 6  |  Aug 3  |  Sep 7  | Nov 2  |  Dec 7​

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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.
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Venue support provided by Georges River Life Centre

March 9 & 23 | April 13 - This group is moving to Illawong from term 2, 2018

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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
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Feb 16   |   Mar 16  |  Apr 20  |  May 18  |  Jun 22  |  Jul 20  |  Aug 17  |  Sep 21  | Oct 19  |  Nov 16

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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



SOUTHEAST SYDNEY - SUTHERLAND SHIRE


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CARINGBAH SUPPORT GROUP
When:            Third Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Venue:           Tradies Club Caringbah - Level 1, in the bar.  28 - 30 Banksia Road, Caringbah
Facilitator:     Steve Drakoulis      
An opportunity to meet other carers who understand you. We share experiences and new information.
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Venue support provided by Tradies Club

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Feb 20  |   Mar 20  |  Apr 17  |  May 15  |  Jun 19  |  Jul 17  |  Aug 21  |  Sep 18  | Oct 16  |  Nov 20  | Dec 18

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MENAI KIDS CLUB
When:           First and third Wednesdays 4.00 to 5.30 pm
Venue:          Fun4Kids Unit 4, 778-786 Old Illawara Rd Menai
Host:             Bianca  
For ACN kids 3 to 13.
We aim to give children with autism and their siblings an opportunity each school term to participate in a fun play environment in a popular play centre. This is ideal for children with higher needs who may not otherwise have the ability to participate in other more structured ACN programs.
Parents must remain on site

Feb 7, 21 | Mar 7, 21 |  Apr 4 |  May 2, 16  |  Jun 6, 20
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ILLAWONG YOUTH CLUB
When:             2nd and 4th Friday 4.30 to 6.00 pm
Venue:          ACN Head Office - Illawong Community Centre - 273 Fowler Rd
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.


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 May 11 & 25 | June 9 & 23 | July 27 | Aug 10 & 24 | Sept 14 & 28 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 & 23 | Dec 14

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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.
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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
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


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SYDNEY SOCIAL GROUP
When:                 Second Sunday  each month 10.30 am
Venue:                Meet at prearranged locations within the City of Sydney area.
Facilitator:          Liz                 
Provided By:      City of Sydney RSL
Families meet each time to experience a social outing together.
Cost:                    Each pay own expenses

Funded by City of Sydeny RSL
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Mar 11  |  Apr 8 |  May 13 |  Jun 10  |  Jul 8  |  Aug 12|  Sep 9  | Oct 14  |  Nov 11  | Dec 9

SYDNEY - INNER WEST


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PETERSHAM SUPPORT GROUP
Meets Second Tuesday each month during school terms
TIME: 7.30-9.30pm
VENUE: Petersham RSL Club
FACILITATED BY: Sharon
​Come along and meet other parents and carers for mutual support.
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Venue support provided by Petersham RSL Club

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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

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SYDNEY - CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN


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BANKSTOWN SUPPORT GROUP
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

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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 
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​Feb 7   |   Mar 7 |  Apr 4 |  May 2 |  Jun 6  |  Jul 4  |  Aug 1|  Sep 5  | Oct 3  |  Nov 7 | Dec 1


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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

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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
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Feb 22   |   Mar 22  |  Apr 26  |  May 24 |  Jun 28  |  Jul 26  |  Aug 23 |  Sep 27  | Oct 25 |  Nov 22

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WENTWORTHVILLE SUPPORT GROUP
When: Second Thursday of month 10am to 12pm
Venue: Wentworthville Leagues Club
50 Smith St, Wentworthville
Facilitator: Belinda
Feb 8   |   Mar 8  |  Apr 12  |  May 10 |  Jun 14  |  Jul 12  |  Aug 9 |  Sep 13  | Oct 11 |  Nov 8  | Dec 13

WESTERN SYDNEY - CUMBERLAND


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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
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Sun 18 March   |   Sun 20 May  |  Sun 29 July 

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CUMBERLAND ACTIVE KIDS - BOWLING
WHEN: Meets third Sunday on alternate months
TIME: 11am
VENUE: TenPin City - 92 Parramatta Rd Lidcombe
FACILITATED BY: Belinda
Players must have socks
Parent /carer must remain with child at venue
Siblings welcome

Funded by Club Merrylands Bowling
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Sun 25 Feb  |  Sun 8 Apr  |  Sun 17 Jun  |  Sun 19 Aug

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