To survive means to continue to live or exist in spite of danger, whereas to thrive means to grow, develop and prosper. Most of us have times in our life when we have to pass through a period of survival. But to get through the period of survival we may need support. That’s where South Western […]
We need to Thrive not just Survive. Read More »
Western Sydney University is carrying out a study about obesity prevention among children living in Greater Western Sydney, called the Strong Families Trial. The Strong Families Trial is a 6-week program for parents and carers of 5 to 11-year-old children which will provide parents with knowledge and skills about parenting and healthy lifestyles. This new
Families with school-age children needed for research. Read More »
PWDA or People with Disability Australia are Australia’s peak rights and advocacy organisation for people with disability. Since 1981, they have been advancing and protecting the rights, health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve. Their dedicated team of trained advocates are committed to supporting people with disability to get the advice and
Advocacy. It’s more important than you think. Read More »
Autism Advisory & Support Service’s Young Adult Social Group returns for 2023 with an upcoming Games Day! The YASG (Young Adult Social Group) is a community access group with peers and mentors held monthly in various social settings. Our YASG Coordinator Ben Warner is excited to be back for 2023 in this role and has some amazing ideas for
Games Day for the Young Adult Social Group Read More »
What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is a nationally recognised Allied Health service. It is an evidence- based practice provided by a Registered Music Therapist (RMT). The RMT will tailor interventions to each individual’s health and wellbeing needs, using musical experiences to support non-musical goals. Autism Advisory & Support Service is lucky to have the
Coming Soon – The Baby Beats Program Read More »
Karitane, who are well known for their professional development and training on parent-child interaction therapy and who have also been providing services for over 100 years are holding an 8-week parent course titled “Being a Parent.” This course is for parents with children aged 0 – 12 and will give you practical communication skills for
Empowering Parents – Free Parent Training in Southwest Sydney Read More »
Lifestart is a not-for-profit organisation who run the Hanen More than Words Program and they have shared with the Autism Advisory team information on their upcoming November Online Groups which can be funded using your NDIS plan. The Hanen More Than Words Program is training that provides parents and carers with the tools, strategies and
More than words. The internationally recognised parent training program Read More »
Rotary was founded by Paul Harris, a lawyer, and three business associates in Chicago USA on 23rd February 1905. It is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Picture this. It’s February 2023. The Christmas and New Year rush are now distant memory. The kids have settled back into school for another year, and you realise the next event on the calendar is Valentine’s Day…. insert slight groan perhaps? Hear me out… What if you already had tickets to a Comedy Show that
A night full of laughs that’s not to be missed Read More »
Any parent knows that entertaining the kids during the holidays can be difficult and expensive! Which is why Liverpool Council has a great range of free and affordable activities on offer during the January 2023 School Holidays. From Basketball clinics to science workshops there is something that is sure to fit everyone’s needs. Autism Advisory
Liverpool Council’s free and affordable events these School Holidays Read More »
Autism Advisory and Support Service
‘Our mission is to empower children and adults with autism and their families through knowledge and support’