Autism Gold Coast is a not-for-profit volunteer self-help organisation and Support Group for parents, families and carers of people diagnosed with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified.

Autism Gold Coast 

meets at the 

Nerang Neighbourhood Centre

29 Martin Street (cnr Lavelle St)

enter via the side gate in Lavelle St

diagonally opposite the Nerang Pool (MAP)

 

• FIRST Wednesday of the month Coffee'n'Chat Morning Meeting, 10-12noon, at the Nerang venue.  Except during school holidays.

• THIRD Wednesday of the month Coffee'n'Chat Evening Meeting, 7-9pm at the Nerang venue. 

 

• 2012 Annual General Meeting, Wednesday 16 May, 7pm for 7.15pm start, at the Nerang Neighbourhood Centre, cnr Martin and Lavelle Streets, entry via side gate in Lavelle Street. Usual monthly meeting will follow this short AGM.
• Family Picnic in the Park, Sunday 27 May 2012   –   Laguna Park, Palm Beach, 10.30am-2pm. Sausage Sizzle provided, BYO snacks & drinks. Top Hat the Magician at 1pm. 

 

• Partners in Aspieland (PIA) meet six weekly, in Palm Beach.  A gold coin is all one needs to bring and share stories. For more information contact Leanne by email or sms on 0447 176 820.

• Adult Aspergers Group meet on the second Sunday each month at Robina, 2- 3.45pm to share stories and exchange information. The support group meetings are held at the Robina Library meeting room, beside the Auditorium and Art Gallery of the Robina Community Centre at 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina. Contact Siobhan siobhandemeester@yahoo.com Meeting details also located at http://www.mikakonaitopsychologist.com/Support-Group.html

NEWS:  

• Autism PlayConnect Playgroup now at MIAMI State School, Fridays from 9:00am - 11am in the Early Intervention Building Oceanic Drive, Mermaid Waters.  Siblings and other family members welcome!   Come and meet other families and enjoy play activities for children with an ASD/ Developmental Delay. There is no need for a referral or diagnosis. The PlayConnect Playgroup is provided at no charge to the families under the Australian Government Helping Children with Autism package. For more information call Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882

• VIP Ten Pin Bowling league  ~  first Sunday of each month ~ at AMF Robina from 8:30am. The aim is for all family members to have fun and meet new friends, and the cost is $7 per person per game.  Contact Emma on 0488 999 125

• APRIL ~ Autism Awareness Month - Light it up blue! 2012

• 4ASDKids made a donation enabling our Social Skills Group for Teenagers to continue, 1 April 2011

• Beyond Building Energy donates a Solar Power system to Autism Gold Coast's new offices at Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach!  5 March 2011

• GCCC announces Autism Gold Coast's lease over residence in Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach, 9 February 2011 

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Quick Links: 

  Click here to download Autism GC's Local Services Guide

  Click here to download Autism Gold Coast's Brochure

  Click here to download Autism Gold Coast's Membership 2012 Form                                                                     (January - December, annually)

  Bond University:  Centre for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD)

  Find out more information on their website!

• Helping Children With Autism Package

Changes to the Helping Children with Autism Funding, 22/9/09

FaCHSIA website 

Autism Advisors based at Autism Queensland  1800 428 847 

Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guidelines for Best Practice   

Positive Partnerships Parent Workshops & Information, PD for Teachers and Online Learning Modules