Suitable for ages

7-12, 13-17 years

Autism Friendly

Disability (all) provider

Support Provided

Check with provider

Sensory Considerations

This event is held indoors

Location

Online

Everything you need to know

Sessions

Student Sessions:

8 x Sessions 90 minutes of fun

interactive sessions for participant

Parent Sessions:

2 x 90 minute sessions of training and support for parents

Course Outline

Session 1: Conversation Skills

Initiate and maintain engaging conversations.

Listen attentively to make others feel valued.

Discuss topics of mutual interest, ensuring both parties are engaged

Session 2: Building Helpful Foundations

Impact others’ emotions positively.

Be a reliable friend, offering assistance and support.

Seize chances to lend a hand, recognising our inherent value

Session 3: Confidence Building

What are our principles? Which conflicts are worth engaging in?

Strive to be someone others appreciate spending time with.

Understand that our self-worth isn’t determined by external opinions

Session 4: What Does it mean to be Healthy?

Methods to maintain physical well-being for self-confidence.

Tools and techniques for projecting ourselves positively for smoother social interactions.

Striving for both physical and social wellness

Session 5: Respect: A Powerful Social Skill

Techniques for communicating effectively and showing kindness.

Demonstrating care towards our family, friends and peers.

Understanding strategies for navigating challenging or embarrassing situations

Session 6: Bounce-Back

Recover from rejection, difficult days, and moments of high anxiety.

Identify sources of support for discussing problematic friendships.

Employ tools for managing disappointments, friendship hurdles and social dilemmas

Session 7: Bully-Proof

Tools for handling teasing or bullying situations.

Recognise the distinction between playful teasing and harmful behavior

Engage in enjoyable solo activities when needed, or when faced with unkindness from others

Session 8: Friendship Building

Actions and words to establish and maintain friendships.

Genuine friends may engage with others occasionally.

It’s acceptable for our friends to hold differing opinions from ours

After School Sessions

We’ve arranged our sessions to align with your young person’s school schedule,eliminating midday disruptions.

Sessions are conveniently held in the afternoons orevenings to maintain routine for your young person

and accommodate your schedule.Joining from Homeon Zoom

Each time slot features a mini-group of students collaboratingwith our leaders facilitating teamwork discussions

Every session focuses on a different topic tackled collectively

This online community welcomes young people seeking to enhance theirsocial skills and confidence.

Location

Your living room becomes your Zoom space

No commuting!

No need to travel anywhere; simply utilise Zoom

from the comfort of your own lounge room

NDIS Pricing $1550

Designed to be approved for NDIS self-managed or plan-managed families, who typically claim through NDIS

To simplify the claiming process, you can consult with your plan manager or support coordinator

Families not covered by NDIS can also participate by self-funding

Fully Inclusive in the price

All program sessions for your young person (8 sessions)

All parent training sessions (2 sessions)

All additional support, communication, etc. – everything included!