Activities
This is the place to list (affordable) autism friendly activities in your area or activities groups you wish to start.
A cooking club, a dinner club, an arts or crafts group, a movie night, a bowling day, wishing to form a band, places offering autism friendly entertainment… you name it, this is where you can list your event and see if you can gather interest from others in your area. Just (briefly) enter
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MELBOURNE AUTISM FRIENDLY DINNER CLUB
4th THURSDAY each month 7-9pm
Honey Thai Restaurant, 1678 Main Rd, Belgrave (right next to Belgrave station)
MELBOURNE AUTISM FRIENDLY CYCLING/WALKING GROUP
2nd SUNDAY each month starting 2pm as from JULY different tracks each month
Sunday SEPT 12th, 2pm, meet RINGWOOD Train Station to go to Mullum Mullum Creek Trail
Sunday OCT 10th, 2pm, meet GARDENVALE Train Station to go to St Kilda/Elwood Foreshore trail
Sunday NOV 14th, 2pm, meet WESTGARTH Train Station to go to Yarra Trail
Sunday DEC 12th, 2pm, meet HEATHERDALE Train Station to go to Eastlink Trail
Sunday JAN 9th, 2pm, meet ALPHINGTON Train Station to go Darebin Creek Trail
Sunday FEB 13th, 2pm, meet ALBION Train Station to go to Kororoit Creek Trail
Sunday MAR 13th, 2pm, meet BATMAN Train Station to go to Merri Creek Trail
Sunday APR 10th, 2pm, meet BRIGHTON Beach Station to go to Bayside Trail
WESTERN SUBURBS (MELBOURNE) ASPERGERS/AUTISM FRIENDSHIP GROUP
WHEN: 4th Tuesday
TIME: 6:30 ~ Until Late.
WHERE: Club Laverton. 15 Aviation Rd, Laverton VIC 3028 (Near Aircraft Station)
TORONTO ASPERGERS/AUTISM FRIENDSHIP GROUP
WHEN: check Calendar – weekly/bi-monthly events
WHAT: everything, post an idea and we’ll try and organize an event. Examples: bowling, hiking, karaoke, casual coffee shop chat, movies
WHERE: Toronto, Southern Ontario, Canada
CONTACT: tonansemail@gmail.com
Note about our group: This group provides support, education and advocacy through non-professional lived experience sharing. The intention of this group is to create a safe space where Asperger adults can build on their ability to advocate for themselves. This group also seeks to work with community groups that raise awareness of Aspergers in the GTA.
We are not Asperger exclusive those anywhere on the spectrum, self-diagnosed, or friendly are welcome.
Advocacy and a friendly community.
ADELAIDE AUTISM FRIENDLY DINNER CLUB
WHAT: Adelaide Dinner Club for people with ASD
WHEN: The first Wednesday of each month, 7pm-9pm
WHERE: Cafe Vagabondo 41a O’Connell St North Adelaide.
* Gluten Free Meals available.
THAME (UK) ASPERGERS SOCIAL GROUP
WHAT: A social group for people with AS/HFA
WHEN: First Wednesday of every month from 5pm until 7pm
WHERE: The Well Cafe, 46b High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
CONTACT: staypuft12@yahoo.co.uk
ART EXHIBITION
Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Thurs 5th Aug-Sat 4th Sept, 2010
MAKING MEANING An exhibition of figurative, abstract and photographic art works
One of the most well known people with autism in the world, DONNA WILLIAMS is best known as an internationally best-selling author. With 10 published books, she is also an artist, sculptor, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and public speaker. She has exhibited in New York, her work has featured in art books, magazines and newsletters around the world and sold internationally.
Donna’s husband, CHRIS SAMUEL is a Systems Manager in Super Computing. A regular blogger, his site at http://www.csamuel.org receives thousands of visitors a month and features his writings on a range of social and environmental topics. He been doing photography since his teens and first exhibited his photography in 2009.
WHERE: The Bakery @ 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St, Upper Ferntree Gully
TIMES: Wednesday-Sunday: 8.30pm – 11pm, Sundays: 4pm – 6.30pm
ENQUIRIES: admin@1812theatre.com or phone 97583964 WEB: http://www.1812theatre.com.au
COST: There is no cost for the exhibition and 10% of all proceeds will benefit the 1812 community theatre.
ASPINAUTS’ ROCK MUSICAL
Strathmore, Vic, Saturday 4th September 2010
Footsteps of A Nobody
A powerful one woman rock-musical both written and performed by Donna Williams, author of the international best seller, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl and musically supported by The Aspinauts.
This is a unique opportunity to witness the author herself perform a story that has changed the lives of millions. Through vibrant song, characterisations, gestural signing and evocative spoken word, Donna takes us on a journey from a seemingly deaf, psychotic, ‘feral’ child to life on the streets and ultimately on to her fight for equality among others.
Disabled access available. Suitable for teens and older children. Question time available after the show
REVIEWS OF DONNA’S WRITING:
She allows us to understand our own perceptions as never before – NEW YORK TIMES
Deserves every superlative a reviewer can muster – THE GLOBE AND MAIL
By turns fascinating and harrowing – PEOPLE MAGAZINE
TICKETS:Full Price: $20.00 |Concession $15.00
VENUE: Stag Theatre, Strathmore Community Hall, Loeman Street, Strathmore 3041
TIME: Show 8-9pm. Question time 9-9.30pm
ENQUIRIES: Email: bookings(at)donnawilliams.net
TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR BOOK ONLINE AT: http://www.donnawilliams.net/events0.0.html