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.
HAWKESBURY
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
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 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
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
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
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HORNSBY FATHERS INFORMATION EVENING
When: Three times a year Venue: Hornsby RSL club Funded by: Lions Club of Ku-ring-gai Venue support provided by Hornsby RSL |
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NORTHERN SYDNEY - NORTHERN BEACHES
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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. 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
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
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
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. 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
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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
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
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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
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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
