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 1Lorne Waterfalls Adventure
March 1Kayaking on Painkalac Creek
April 7-9Forrest Bike Camp
May 3Rockclimbing at Staughton Vale
June 7Mountain Biking at Anglesea
July 7-9Snow Camp
August 2Surf Coast Walk
September 22-24Great Ocean Walk Hike
October 4You Yangs Adventure Race
November 1Abseiling at Big Rock
December 6Fishing at Lorne

Epic Holidays

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.
April 7-9Forrest Mountain Bike Camp
July 7-9Snow Camp
September 22-24Great Ocean Walk Hike

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)