ACN support and social skills groups only run during school terms. During school holidays, we provide opportunities for family activities throughout areas where the ACN is established. We will add events here as they become available
2019
School Holidays: 13 - 28 Apr School Holidays: 6 - 21 July School Holidays: 28 Sep-13 Oct School Holidays 21 Dec - 27 Jan
School Holidays: 13 - 28 Apr School Holidays: 6 - 21 July School Holidays: 28 Sep-13 Oct School Holidays 21 Dec - 27 Jan
SOUTHEAST SYDNEY
Oatley Cooking - Pizza Making and Snow Cakes
When: Saturday, 6th July 2019 5.00 to 7.00 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 Diab Join us for some school holiday fun. Cooking Club in Oatley remains one of our most popular activities. As we aim to give everyone an opportunity to participate, please only book in if you are certain you will be able to attend. If you need to cancel please email Liz ASAP - liz@autismcommunity.org.au. We don’t want people on the cancellation list missing out unnecessarily. If the system is showing ZERO spots available ,please email liz@autismcommunity.org.au to go on the cancellation list. 
ILLAWONG YOUTH MOVIE CLUB:
STAR WARS When: Sunday 7 July 2.00 to 5.00 pm Venue: ACN Head Office - Illawong Community Centre - 273 Fowler Rd Facilitator: George / Rhys This is a social group for autistic youth between 12 and 22 years old to watch classic movies together 
MOVIE DAY: St George Cinema Day - The Secret Life of Pets 2
When: Monday 8th July 9.45 am to 1.00 pm Venue: Greater Union Events Cinema - Beverly Hills Facilitator: Liz Diab This is a funded event please only book in for up to 2 children with maximum of 1 adult , if you have an extra child or adult please let me know before you do booking, my email is liz@autismcommunity.org.au Movie- The Secret Life of Pets Greater Union Events Cinema -Beverly Hills You will need to there on time for approx 9.15-10.00am start . ***TIMES WILL BE UPDATED WEDNESDAY 3RD JULY. THIS IS WHEN THE CINEMA UPDATES THE SESSION TIMES . ~~ Please arrive on time so everyone can be processed and tickets are sorted out. ~ Popcorn and popper is included for the kids. ~~ Please only book in if your certain you are able to attend. If the bookings reach 0 do not book in. Please send me an email - liz@autismcommunity.org.au and I will put you on the cancellation list. 
KIDS SKY ZONE ACTIVITY AT MIRANDA
When: Tuesday 9th July 9.30am - 11.40am Venue: Miranda Sky Zone Facilitator: Belinda Smith Cost: Free We have organised a fabulous morning with:- 1 hr of trampoling Dedicated Kids Party Room with Host, Chips, Drinks and Homemade Pizzas. Sky Zone Socks Kids Party Host so Parents can have a coffee and catch up MUST BOOK, SPOTS LIMITED 
Movie Day: Mary Poppins Returns
When: Wednesday 10 July 10 am to 12.30 pm Venue: Civic Theatre Hurstville Entertainment Centre MacMahon Street Hurstville Facilitator: Liz Diab Cost: Free ACN has limited tickets for this event . Please only book in if you are certain you can attend. If you need to cancel email Liz ASAP - liz@autismcommunity.org.au. Bring the kids along to the Hurstville Entertainment Centre's Civic Theatre this school holidays for a FREE kids movie. (This is a council event ) Stars Emily Blunt Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives. Meet at 10am sharp Civic Theatre Hurstville Entertainment Centre MacMahon Street Hurstville 
Ramsgate Carers Lawn Bowls Family Day
When: Thursday 11th July 2019 9.30 AM TO 1.30 PM Venue: Ramsgate RSL - Cnr Ramsgate Rd and, Chuter Ave, Sans Souci Facilitator: Liz Diab Come along and meet other carers and parents for mutual support . Carers and family fun day - Lawn bowls and lunch off a set menu. Drinks are at own expense. We are meeting at 9.30 am sharp,please be on time so the morning can run as smoothly as possible. You need to wear sneakers ,NO THONGS,BOOTS,HEELS . This event is limited spots available and bookings are essential. Venue support provided by Ramsgate RSL 
Illawong Youth Club
When: Fri 12 Jul 2019 04:30 PM Venue: ACN Head Office - Illawong Community Centre - 273 Fowler Rd Facilitator: Rhys / George This is a social group for teens between 13 and 21 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 
St George Under 18’s - Wii Dance Pyjama Party with Pizza
When: Saturday, 13th July 5 TO 7 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 Diab Join us for some school holiday fun. This will be a group dance party . Each child will get 1-2 turns to choose the song. ACN will supply poppers and snacks . Pizza will be ordered and delivered for dinner. As we aim to give everyone an opportunity to participate, please only book in if you are certain you will be able to attend. If you need to cancel please email Liz ASAP - liz@autismcommunity.org.au. We don’t want people on the cancellation list missing out unnecessarily. If the system is showing ZERO spots available ,please email liz@autismcommunity.org.au to go on the cancellation list. SYDNEY
Sydney Social - Sydney Guided Tour
When: Sunday 7 July 2019 meet 10.00- 10.15 am Venue: @ Hyde park near the fountain Facilitator: Liz Sydney Tours - Overview The FREE walking tour covers both Sydney and The Rocks. Walk with local guides who are experts in history, love their city and enjoy sharing their favorite places with you. Sydney walks will give you a rare insight into our fascinating past as a British colony. We will explore The Rocks - the first convict settlement in Australia. You will learn about the history of this notorious area, wander cobblestone lanes listening to amusing stories of survival, convicts, gangs and pubs. In addition, you will be introduced to Sydney as a modern vibrant cosmopolitan city with lots of photo opportunities, tips on places to visit and things to do in Sydney beyond the tour. Time: 10.00am to 2.00 pm Facilitator: Liz Diab If running late on the day or for other reasons please contact Liz Diab on 0481 724 490. Please note this ACN phone number is only used from 9am - 3pm on day of Sydney social group. *** in the event if wet weather we will go to the Australian Museum . Cost: ***Each pay own entry *** Adult $15 Concession $8 Children 15 and under Free Family (2 Adults, up to 3 Children) $30 Family (1 Adult, up to 3 Children) $15 |
NORTHERN SYDNEYNil - with more volunteers in this area we can provide more events and activities
NORTHWEST SYDNEY
Hornsby Group @ Inflatable World
When: Monday 8th July, 2 to 4 pm Venue: Inflatable World, 7 Gundah Road Mount Kuring-Gai Facilitator: Caroline Join in some holiday fun at Inflatable World. Bounce, Balance and spend time with your ACN friends. http://www.inflatableworldoz.com.au/stadiums/mountkuringgai/ WEAR YOUR OWN SOCKS >>>>> NO SOCKS >>>> NO PLAY. ****NOTE**** It would be helpful if families can arrive 10 minutes early so that your family can be signed in, receive a wrist band, and then your family can have maximum jump time. 
Hornsby Group @ Event Cinema **EVENT FULL**
When: Thursday 18th July 2.30 to 6.00 pm Venue: Events Cinema Hornsby, Westfield Hornsby, Level 4. Facilitator: Caroline Nicholson Join your friends for an afternoon at the movies, to see THE LION KING Time - Arrive .............. 2:30pm Movie starts.... 2:50pm. Meeting location will be at the top of the escalators, to the left. Please arrive 20 minutes before the movie to allow your family time to be signed in so we can all go into the movie as a group. If you are running late can you please message me on 0416171610 I will need to take the group into the movie on time and then collect you after. WESTERN SYDNEY
PARRAMATTA ART GROUP
When: Saturday 6 July 2.00 to 4.00 pm Venue: The Den, 42a Ross st Parramatta * see below 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 
Westfield Parramatta Sensory Friendly Soccer Clinic
When: Wed 10 July 8.30 am Venue: Westfield Parramatta Level 2 centre court Facilitator: Belinda Westfield Parramatta are going to do a special soccer clinic for us in Centre next to level 2 concierge. This will be run by Western Sydney Wanderers. Westfield are trialling this sensory friendly approach and would like our Autism Community to join. The Soccer clinic would be on Wednesday 10 July at 8.30am (hour long session before the centre opens and gets busy at 9.30am – although of course people can come and go as they please). If your interested please let me know, I am going to set up an event for it via booking system. Although everyone is welcome to come. My email is belindat@autismcommunity.org.au 
Cumberland Archery and Laser Tag for ASD kids
When: Thursday 11 July 10am to 12pm Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre - Bennelong Pkwy, Sydney Olympic Park Facilitator: Belinda Tabbaa This school holidays we have an exciting activity for kids, unfortunately due to limited funding we are only able to fund 11 kids so we have decided to make it an autism only event. Kindly only book in for you ASD child. 2 hour free parking available onsite (marked bays only). Alternatively parking is available at P5 car park (parking station rates apply). To find the Archery Centre click here Locate Us. Please arrive at the Centre 15 minutes prior to the commencement of your session. All participants are required to wear closed toe shoes. Your session will include safety induction, equipment hire, staff and session games. Archery and Laser Tag participants must be aged 7 years and over. Siblings can join in but you will need to pay the archery centre directly on the day ($38.50). Please contact me via email belindat@autismcommunity.org.au 
PARRAMATTA KIDS COOKING CLUB **FULL**
When: Saturday 13 July 2.00 to 4.00 pm Venue: The Den, 42a Ross st Parramatta * see below Facilitator: Belinda 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. School holiday Cooking Activity. If you have any queries your welcome to contact me via email : belindat@autismcommunity.org.au Off Street Parking or Park in Coles 
Blacktown Hoyts Movie Day **EVENT FULL**
When: Friday 22 July 2019 9.30 am Venue: Meet inside Hoyts Blacktown - look out for Binh Cao. Facilitator: Binh Cao. Movie start approx. 10am please arrive by 9.45am to allow time to be processed. This is an estimated time as we are waiting on Hoyts to get back to us with exact movie start time. Once you book in you must send an email with your mobile number and contact details to binhdcao@ymail.com This is a funded event kindly book for up to 2 children with max of 1 adult per booking, if you have an extra child please let me know before you do booking, my email is binhdcao@ymail.com We will be watching a kids movie most likely Secret Life of Pets 2. Popcorn and drink is included for the kids. Kindly only book in if you're certain you're able to attend. This was very popular last school holidays so please book in to avoid disappointment. If the bookings reach 0 do not book kindly send me a message and I will happily put you on the cancellation list. 
Lidcombe Kids Bowling **FULL**
When: Sun 21 Jul 2019 10:30 AM Venue: TenPin City, 92 Parramatta Road Lidcombe Facilitator: Belinda Tabbaa Players must have socks, if they want to wear their own shoes only white sole shoes allowed otherwise you will need to use bowling shoes provided by venue. Please try to come on time as this sends some kids into meltdowns if someone is added after they have started playing. Recommended age is 7. Parent / carer must remain with child at venue Siblings welcome to join, when making the booking only tick the names of the children playing. Please note if your child is unable to attend kindly cancel booking from system. SOUTHWEST SYDNEY
Zone Bowling at Revesby
When: Fri 12 July 10.15 am to 12.30 pm Venue: Revesby Zone Bowling- Revesby Workers Club Facilitator: Liz Diab Come along for some holiday fun. Enjoy 2 games of tenpin with other members from ACN. Please book in each child who will be bowling. Spots are strictly limited. Please only book in if you can definitely attend. 
Bankstown- Milperra Putt Putt
When: Thursday 18 July 2019 12.00 to 3.00 pm Venue: 101 Raleigh Rd, Milperra Facilitator: Liz Diab Milperra Putt Putt Golf 101 Raleigh Rd, Milperra Come along for 2 hours of putt putt golf and a sausage sizzle . Please only book in if you can definitely attend. Any questions please email Liz - liz@autismcommmunity.org.au 
Bankstown Hoyts Movie day - The Lion King **EVENT FULL**
When: Friday 19th July 2019 10.15 am to 12.30 pm Venue: Bankstown Hoyts - 63 The Mall Bankstown Facilitator: Liz Diab Meet inside at street level - Hoyts Bankstown Please arrive at 10.15 am SHARP to allow time to be processed. This is a funded event you book for up to 2 children with max of 1 adult per booking, if you have an extra child please let me know, my email is liz@autismcommunity.org We will be watching a family movie The Lion King Popcorn and drink is included for the kids only. Kindly only book in if your certain your able to attend. If the bookings reach 0 do not book kindly send me a message and add you on the cancellation list. |
EVENTS RUN BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS
HAWKESBURY SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS
https://communityconnective.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1320:hawkesbury-library-service-2019-winter-school-holiday-program&catid=61:families&lang=en&utm_source=newsletter_163&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hawkesbury-e-news
https://communityconnective.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1320:hawkesbury-library-service-2019-winter-school-holiday-program&catid=61:families&lang=en&utm_source=newsletter_163&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hawkesbury-e-news
