Autism West in Fremantle, Western Australia | Charitable organisation

Autism West

Locality: Fremantle, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9431 2111

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25.01.2022 Are you over 18 and live in the Mandurah area? Then this is for you! We're opening a new Step into Social group in Mandurah - if you're interested, fill in an expression of interest form on our website. We look forward to you joining us. https://bit.ly/3l9JV9T City of Mandurah City of Mandurah Youth Greenfields Family and Community Centre headspace Mandurah APM XYY Syndrome Association of Australia Inc.

22.01.2022 Amazing virtual reality experiences were had by kids at Be My koorda this weekend. Check out the video to find out more about the Feel Better VR community program developed by Wise Realities Institute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx-JNTqGyqc&feature=youtu.be https://bit.ly/3eHJzCY

20.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who submitted an idea for our new name! We are very excited to go over all of your wonderful ideas and get back to you soon. PS survey closes at midnight so get those last suggestions in now!... Submit name here: https://bit.ly/2CYkeaD

20.01.2022 "I have two degrees, yet I have worked in jobs (and I am still working) that do not use the fields of study in my degrees. I have had periods of unemployment, which has been very depressing. I have been, and still am, underemployed. This has been soul destroying for me." One of our amazing Women's Council members has made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Autism. Let's all work hard together to change the unemployment and underemployment statistics for individuals with autism. https://bit.ly/2EToNE4

17.01.2022 This free pilot course uses a strengths-based approach to develop self-determination and soft skill strategies to address societal barriers and hard skills to successfully navigate independent living, deal with change and thrive. Enrol and join in!

17.01.2022 Brilliant article featuring one of our YES group Freo participants Caden. Well done and congratulations to you!

17.01.2022 Thank you AMP Australia for the AMP Foundation COVID-19 Community Boost grant. We are among 23 charities to share in $2 million in this grants program, which the AMP Foundation created to help charities respond to the social and economic disruption we are all experiencing. The funding will be used to upgrade our IT systems so we can put some of our services online. We are honoured to be selected from a field of over 700 recipients a figure that demonstrates the current level of need in our community. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

16.01.2022 Have your say: "The Australian Government is leading the development of a new National Disability Strategy (the new Strategy) for beyond 2020. Commonwealth, state, territory and local governments across Australia are working together in consultation with people with disability to develop the new Strategy."

16.01.2022 A great introduction to Autism West and our social groups, come and join us at the Telethon7 Perth Holiday Makers Program for the term 3 school holidays! Check out the flyer for further details.

16.01.2022 Thought for a rainy Sunday.

16.01.2022 Want to be a Youth Leader who engages with an amazing group of young people? Do you have great leadership skills and excellent communication skills? Are you an occupational therapist, youth worker, speech pathologist, educator, or a professional with community services qualifications? Do you already have group facilitation experience? Can you think outside of the square with ideas to engage individuals to promote engagement? Autism Wests vision is to build a community which ...breaks down social barriers our young people experience and creates a space where they can make connections, have fun and belong. We will do this by delivering social groups with a strengths-based approach. We will use their interests to motivate and provide opportunities to engage with others socially. Please elaborate on your relevant specific experience with both autism and group facilitation in your cover letter or resume. We have vacancies for the following positions (Please stipulate which position you are applying for): AWESOME Group Facilitator Mandurah on Monday's with 10 - 15 Yrs participants (4 hours per week) Commencing 12th October 2020. YES Group Facilitator Mandurah on Friday's with 13 - 18 year old participants (5 hours per week) Commencing 16th October 2020. Step Into Social Group Facilitator Fremantle on Saturdays with adult participants (5 hours per fortnight). Commencing October 2020. You will be facilitating our social groups using a youth work approach. You will incorporate the interests of the group members into the program to create a relaxed yet engaging and safe environment. You will complete administrative tasks as required for group attendance and NDIS compliance. Requirements: Fun! Confident in working with diverse youth. Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathologist, Education, Youth worker, disability, community services (highly desirable). Working with children check Police Clearance Senior First Aid Great planning skills for activities You will be proactive with ideas to engage Confidence in managing challenging behaviours Excellent communication skills Administration skills Experience in managing assistants and volunteers Drivers licence & roadworthy car (preferable) Location: Fremantle Job Type: Casual COVID-19 considerations: All successful applicants must undertake and successfully pass a 2 step COVID-19 training Government COVID-19 Infection Control short course (online) Autism West Policies and Procedures COVID-19

15.01.2022 Autism West is commencing two new social groups for ages 10-15 and 13-18, and are seeking volunteer group assistants. Any interested applicants please email the Trudi Gribble [email protected] for an application form.

14.01.2022 We are so lucky to have Andrew Whitehouse, Emma Goodall and Tom Tutton going on the road with us in late May 2021 to regional WA for the Autism West Regional Symposium! Andrew, Emma and Tom will present to all stakeholders in Kalgoorlie, Geraldton and Bunbury. Limited subsidies to attend will be available, all thanks to amazing support from Lotterywest. Watch this space for information on other speakers, topics and venues. Telethon Kids Institute CliniKids Autism Research Positive Partnerships Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder City of Greater Geraldton City of Bunbury Shire of Augusta Margaret River

14.01.2022 A new study of potential interest for some of our community. See flyer on how to contact CliniKids Autism Research direct for more information on how to sign up.

13.01.2022 When COVID-19 first hit, Liam Dow-Hall reflected on how it affected his world. Here are his observations! https://bit.ly/3j5J6No (Thanks to Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash for photo.)

10.01.2022 ** Calling all graphic designers** Help us launch the exciting new Awesome Productions Company by designing an amazing logo! This fantastic new initiative will provide a platform for participants on the autism spectrum to bring their entrepreneurial dreams to life.... This program will provide a space for artists to create products such as artworks, clothes and crafts at regular sessions. Participants will have access to a range of resources and coaching to help launch their new small business and find their customers. Check out the prize and design brief here https://bit.ly/2YQ6ur3 Hurry, entries close 26th July! If you have trouble with the above link, we have made a duplicate form on our website: https://autismwest.org.au//autism-wests-awesome-productio/

10.01.2022 Great article featuring Tom Oliver who works on Autism West's Youth Advisory Council. WAtoday.com.au

10.01.2022 Be My Koorda Aboriginal Support Group Kids Club @ Autism West are very pleased to be meeting up again, thanks to the generous support of the Sisters of Charity Foundation! What fun!

10.01.2022 Still time to enter our Employability - Let's Get Working Course. Check out the flyer for details of how to enrol for Term 3!

09.01.2022 Our amazing board member Rachael Watson and her equally amazing daughter Gemma are abseiling 160 metres down the QV1 in Perth City in October to raise money for Autism West's services - what legends! https://bit.ly/3gX8ioL

09.01.2022 To all the wonderful men out there. A reflection from Kerry's Autism Journey who we had the pleasure of listening a few years back at our symposium. Happy Fathers Day

07.01.2022 We love this.. Happy Friday :)

04.01.2022 Autism CRC are seeking - adults living in Australia who are autistic (officially and/or self-diagnosed) and living with type 1 OR type 2 diabetes; or - you are a support person (family, friend, partner) of an autistic adult living with diabetes

03.01.2022 Thoughts from an autistic educator.

03.01.2022 Do you love taking photos, painting, drawing, film making, digital media, sculpture or anything creative? Then this is for you!

02.01.2022 Want to maximise your chances to get a job? Enrol with us to build your CV, your knowledge about different industries and your confidence to go our there and find your new job! For more info on how to join in term 4, click on the flyer.

02.01.2022 Do you have an interest in #autism and one or more of the following areas: Communication, Education, Employment, Health & Wellbeing or Justice? The Australian Autism Research Council (AARC) is looking for community members to join its focus groups. Participation will involve a combination of an online discussion group and short surveys. Find out more on the AARC focus groups webpage and get your Expression of Interest in by midnight on Tuesday 1 September. Find out more: https://www.autismcrc.com.au/aarc/focus-groups

01.01.2022 The Awesome Arts Festival is taking place 28 September - 2 October in Perth with lots to do for kids in the holidays. They also have regional events and a navigation guide for kids with autism - check out this link https://bit.ly/33T0KOy

01.01.2022 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day (Childrens Day) is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children. Childrens Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August. Be My Koorda Aboriginal Support Group

01.01.2022 Researchers are looking for Australian-based autistic adults to complete an online survey on resilience and how autistic adults in Australia cope or recover from setbacks in life. They hope to understand the different pathways that are associated with wellbeing in autistic adults and identify protective circumstances that may buffer the negative effects of stress on wellbeing, allowing autistic adults to thrive. The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete.... Find out more at https://bit.ly/3hSU1tg See more