Groups for Autistic Teenagers

Who is this group for? Young autistic people aged 13-17 who attend mainstream schooling.

Adventure Club

10am – 3pm Saturday

A monthly group for teens who love the outdoors and want to explore a variety of different outdoor activities with their peers.

$300/session

Please bring lunch, snacks, water, a backpack, waterproof jacket and clothing suitable to the activity.

February 17Lorne Waterfalls Adventure
March 16Balyang Par 3 Golf
April 20Staughton Vale Rock Climbing
May 18Bellarine Rail Trail Adventure Ride
June 15Fishing
July 20Industry Boulders (indoor rock climbing)
August 17Games Day
September 21Anglesea Mountain Bike Ride
October 19Moggs Creek Bushwalk
November 16Barwon River Kayak
December 14You Yangs Abseiling

Epic Holidays

This January GAS will also be offering our ‘Epic Holidays’ program for ages 13-17! An opportunity for young people with a disability to experience some time away from home, building social skills and self-awareness. Epic Holidays will focus on skill development and capacity building within the group whilst experiencing mountain biking, bushwalking, kayaking, swimming and fishing! The GAS team are committed to facilitating an inclusive and comfortable environment with a supportive and safe culture amongst all participants. Our Epic Holidays trips are perfect for young people looking to develop new friendships and create memorable, positive and fun experiences outdoors. 

January 13-15Anglesea
Mountain bike riding, bushwalking, beach activities & canoeing.

Book now by returning the intake form (PDF version | Word Version).

Session cost (Adventure Club):

Group Activities in the Community – 1:2 – Saturday – [04_104_0136_6_1] $47.53/hr

  • 5-hours of Service Delivery: $237.65
  • 1-hour of Non-Face-To-Face Services (group planning and equipment preparation): $47.53

Group Activity Based Transport [04_591_0136_6_1] $1/km

  • 20 kilometers: $20.00

Total Cost: $305.18

Cost will vary to reflect accurate km travelled (shared equally between participants).

Cost (Epic Holiday):

Short Term Accommodation and Assistance – 01_054_0115_1_1 – $1000 per day

3-days/2-nights: $2500

Cost breakdown:

$1600 (Support Staff)

$50 (Accommodation)

$120 (Transport)

$250 (Food)

$300 (Activity Costs)

$180 (Equipment Hire)