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25.01.2022 Nice session at Dromana Lab. Quietly designing away. Couldn't ask for a better Wednesday afternoon. :)

23.01.2022 The Lab Footscray has sessions suited for everyone! whether you are looking for a social setting where you can work on projects or just talk, the Wednesdays and Saturdays are for you. If you are looking for somthing a bit more technical, Thursdays are where you can learn some programming at all levels.

21.01.2022 Did someone say PAX!!!?!!!? This Friday Saturday and Sunday Mentors from all over will be manning a booth at PAX Australia in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Come down and say hi! We are located on level 2 in the diversity lounge. If you have any issues finding us ask an enforcer (the guys and girls in yellow shirts) and they will be more than happy to help you out!

20.01.2022 We love hearing the positive stories and experiences our participants have at The Lab! It's wonderful to hear that so many young people on the spectrum are learning new skills, making friends and most importantly having fun at our Lab sessions.

18.01.2022 KOS Magazine recently spoke to our co-founder, Stefan Schutt, about all things The Lab Network and why we are so passionate about providing opportunities to adolescents with autism. Beyond running tech clubs that allow for social integration, we are proud to offer a safe space that empowers young people, who are often socially isolated in mainstream environments, to explore their talents and skills. You can read more about what inspired us to create The Lab, how technology enables our participants to learn and have fun, and some of our future plans. https://www.kosmagazine.com.au/stories/the-lab-network

17.01.2022 Check out what our participants have to say about The Lab! We love hearing how much young people on the spectrum take away from our Labs - learning skills, having fun and making friends! https://youtu.be/XpAkA6LCGDs

15.01.2022 We're excited to announce that a new Lab is coming to Port Pirie in 2021! The Lab is the fourth addition to South Australia, also run by The Benevolent Society To register interest as a participant or mentor email [email protected]

13.01.2022 Due to popular demand, we're hosting another Magica Voxel and Godot series online for participants to build a game using coding and design platforms! The series will consist of three sessions, running Saturday 5, 12 and 19 December. Email [email protected] to register!

12.01.2022 At The Lab, we're thrilled to see our programs shared and celebrated across the country. It is so wonderful to see the changes that our Labs can have on young peoples' lives. This article on the ABC will help you learn more about The Lab on the Gold Coast, their fantastic work and their commitment to opening the door to new skills, friendships and fun. If you are interested in learning more about The Lab, or would like to register as a participant or mentor, get in touch with... us at [email protected] https://www.abc.net.au//the-lab-autism-technology/12886834 See more

09.01.2022 Nice session at Dromana Lab. Quietly designing away. Couldnt ask for a better Wednesday afternoon. :)

09.01.2022 Frankston And Dromana Labs take place every Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday If you are interested in having your child attend one of these Labs or one of our other awesome locations please head on over to TheLab.org.au/join to find out more information.

05.01.2022 If you're in Melbourne, listen in at 7pm tonight!

04.01.2022 Feel good Friday - check out this review from a parent at our Perth Online Lab! It's wonderful to see so many young people having fun, learning lots and making friends at our Labs. "Wow!! - my son was SO happy about the class he did yesterday. He said the kids were nice and he was totally engaged and interested in what they were doing. He talked about it afterwards (which is rare!). It was a beautiful glimpse of the happy boy I knew before the world got too hard for him."

03.01.2022 The Gold Coast Lab is doing amazing things. They recently made it onto ABC news! If you are not part of a lab and want to be or just looking for some more information about what we do, please feel free to message us either here on Facebook or contact us on our website TheLab.org.au

02.01.2022 The STEMLabs workshop is designed for individuals with autism who are either enrolled at university, or transitioning between high school and university. Specialisterne Australia offers an alternative for people with Autism and AS to connect with employers who recognise the valuable contributions and talents that Autistic and AS people can bring to their organisations. We are about creating career opportunities for peoplenot just jobs. We offer a tailored workshop and assessment program whereby applicants can demonstrate in a practical, hands-on environment their skills and abilities, directly to employers for roles in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). https://www.facebook.com/events/1881217098817141/

01.01.2022 Did you know that The Lab was founded 10 years ago? While 2020 has been a challenging year, we're proud to have launched a number of Online Labs to keep young people on the spectrum connected, explore their interests and make friends. Check out some of our first pictures below! Watch this space as we'll be celebrating some of The Lab's milestones over the past ten years.

01.01.2022 We had a special surprise at the Frankston Lab today with Lab Mentor Curtis bringing in his Oculus Rift. The kids were pushed out of their comfort zones as they swung from tree to tree, smashed crates to collected gems as a fox or climbed mountains. Judging by the smiles engraved into their faces we now know what is on the top of their Christmas lists.

01.01.2022 Awesome picture drawn by Juliet, recreated using photoshop! Cant wait to see what else she can create in the future :)

01.01.2022 The Lab is a growing national network of community technology clubs for 10-16 year-old young people with Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism who are interested in computers. We have sessions all over Australia, head on over to our webpage to see if there is a Lab near you. If you have any questions please feel free to message us either here on Facebook or contact us on our website TheLab.org.au