australian support groups

A variety of support groups within Australia. Please contact Tony if your details have changed.

Australian Capital Territory

Autism Asperger ACT

Support for individuals, families and professionals in ACT.

Contact: Through Self Help Organisations United Together (SHOUT) Tel: (02) 6290 1984

www.assn.org.au

New South Wales

Autism Spectrum Australia - ASPECT

Formerly known as Autism Association of NSW

Website includes a web forum and information on support groups, resources and training.

Phone: (02) 8977 8383. autismnsw.com.au

Armidale Autism Spectrum Support Group

We are a group of parents and family members of kids and adults with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis. We hold forums and information evenings and provide support and assistance to other families travelling the autistic path. We are an informal group and meet irregularly at the moment but have a lot of fun (and more often than not chocolate cake) when we do. We have around 20 families here in Armidale and have strong links with local carer and other organisations.

Contact Kate:
Phone: (02) 6772.9346
Email: katet51@gmail.com

ASPIA - Sydney

Our full name is Asperger Syndrome Partner Information Australia Inc, which is shortened to ASPIA (formerly known as GRASP Partner Support Group). The support group meetings are in Sydney but we also provide information to partners who live outside of Sydney, and in some cases contacts in other States or regions, including NZ & Tas.

Contact:
PO Box 57 Macarthur Square LPO, MAacarthur NSW 2560.
Web: www.aspia.org.au

AUT-SUPPORT - Aspergers & Autistic Spectrum Network Inc.

A peer based support network for aspergian/ASD people of all ages. ASD friendly - meaningful & authentic communication with others of your “kind” (take a break from fake). ASD & NT mentoring. Contact register.

Phone: (02) 4966 1717 Email: aut_s_pport@yahoo.com.au

Blue Mountains Asperger's Syndrome Support Group

This group, auspiced by the Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre, aims to support parents/carers of people with Aspergers Syndrome as well as ADULTS with Aspergers Syndrome and all are welcome to attend meetings. We are organising a peer-led sub-group for ADULTS with Aspergers Syndrome to meet on a regular basis – please enquire. Main group monthly meetings are held from 7.30pm – 9.30pm on the third Monday of each month at the Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre, 62 White Cross Road, Winmalee 2777.

Phone: (02) 4754 4050. Email: wincntre@tpg.com.au

Central Coast Autism and Asperger's Family Support Group

We are a long-established (12 years) group of 100 member families and carers of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. We support our members with monthly meetings (during school terms), guest speakers, family social outings, coffee mornings, regular email updates, a lending library of relevant resources, newsletters and referrals to local support agencies and providers.

We meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:30 to 1:30pm. Tea and coffee are provided. Annual newsletter subscription and lending library access are $15 (total) per year.

Contact: Cathy
PO Box 3175, Tuggerah NSW 2259

Ph: 02 4365 5032 (Cathy) or 02 4367 3210 (Sue)
Fax: 02 4365 1652

Email: leeblunt@bigpond.net.au

Coffs Coast Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group Inc.

Our support group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month during the daytime and on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at night time. Our aim is to support parents of individuals on the Autism Spectrum, including but not limited to, Aspergers. Our motto is "Families Supporting Families" and that is our aim. We have over 140 families on our database and our meetings are relaxed with parents being given the opportunity to share with and learn from others. We hope to commence specialised programs in the near future, including young adult social groups, sibling groups etc.

Contact:
PO Box 1722, Coffs Harbour. NSW. 2450

Ph. 02 66 588 330
Fx. 02 66 52 1771

Email: lexiduffy@aapt.net.au
Web: coffscoastautism.org.au

Hunter Asperger's Family Support Group

This is a support group that has started in the Hunter region of New South Wales. It now has over 80 members.

Email: lclarke@wnc.ngo.org.au

Macarthur Aspergers Support Group for Families

A group facilitated by families in Partnership Co-operative to provide information, support and the opportunity for families to meet others in a similar situation. Meetings held each month and include guest speakers and access to a small resource library.

Ph. 02 4648 1593
Email: coordinator@fip.org.au
Web: www.fip.org.au

Queensland

Cairns ASD Support Group Inc

Cairns ASD Support Group Inc.
PO Box 115M
Manunda Qld 4870

Email: casg@lizzy.com.au
Phone: 0448 578 735

NQ Autism Support Group Inc

North Queensland Support Group based in Kelso.

Phone: (07) 4774 0637
Address: 26 Peter St., Kelso (Townsville) 4815

ASSN - Asperger's Syndrome Support Network (Qld), Asperger Services Australia

The largest Asperger support group in the southern hemisphere. Maintains several support groups. Organisers of Conference, Seminars, workshops. Large Resource Library. Adult Support Group. Dad's Support Group. Family Activities, Mother's weekends away, Family camps etc.

Phone: (07) 3865 2911 www.asperger.asn.au Email: office@asperger.asn.au or stef@asperger.asn.au

Gladstone Autism Support Group

Meet at 7pm on 1st Monday of the month at the Community Health Centre, Gladstone

Phone: (07) 4972 5446 www.gladstoneautismsg.bravehost.com

Gold Coast ASD Support Group

Gold Coast ASD Support Group is a group of parents, families and carers of a person with an autism spectrum disorder. We aim to provide support through monthly meetings, coffee mornings, email newsgroups, newsletters, guest speakers and programs, and linking families into support networks.

First Wednesday of the month - Coffee and Chat, from 10am-12noon. Please bring a small plate of food to share. Tea and Coffee provided. $2 donation towards Room Hire.

Third Wednesday of the month - Evening Meeting from 7-9pm. Please bring a small plate of food to share. Tea and Coffee provided. $2 donation towards Room Hire.

Helen, Ph: (07) 5578 3558, Debra, Ph: (07) 5534 8739, Tony, Ph: 0411 744 929. Email: goldcoastsg@autismqld.com.au

Mackay Autism Support Group

Mackay Autism Support Group Mmets for a coffee and chat 3rd Tuesday monthly except School holidays. Group has own parent register, e-buddies program, chat n play (autism friendly playgroup), autism awareness activities, guest speakers and informal coffee and chats.

Co-ordinator Debbie Brooker
Email: mackaysg@autismqld.com.au

South Australia

Cassandras - support group for partners of people with Asperger Syndrome in Adelaide

We meet monthly to support and encourage each other, and to share information and strategies.
Meeting: 1st Monday of every month, 7-9 pm
Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood
Gold coin to cover hire of room, tea and coffee.

Contact: Heike Haffer
Ph: 0431 039 136

Email: heikehaffer@hotmail.com

Tasmania

Autism Tasmania

Autism Tasmania has a new website which includes information about Tasmanian support and resources, a message board and a chat room.

Victoria

Alphabet Kids

Support network for parents and carers of children with ASD, APD, ADD/ADHD, PDD-NOS, CAPD and ODD. Seeing the child beyond the label. Email Support Group available for like-minded parents and carers to receive and share news and information relating to natural /alternative views and approaches and offer strength, courage and support in maintaining a positive outlook. To register email Allison.

Email: alphabetkids@dcsi.net.au

ASSN Asperger Syndrome Support Network (Victoria)

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~asperger