Our intrepid ASSN Help Coordinator has found the following groups / services in the greater Geelong area:

Gateways Support Services - Groups run by Gateways include:

1. Geelong Youth Group - is a social group for young people with disabilities aged between 10 and 18-years. This groups meets on four Saturdays during each school term.
2. Colac Youth Group - is a social group for young people with disabilities aged 15-years and more.
3. Get About Town - this group meets monthly and is a social groups for young people with a physical disability.
4. Winning Days - for people with Asperger Syndrome aged between 14 and 18-years. This group meets fortnightly during the school term.
5. The Get Up & Go Club - The Get Up and Go Club supports young adults with disabilities/additional needs by giving them an opportunity to maintain friendships by providing a range of social and leisure activities.

• The Get Up & Go Club aims to offer young adults, aged 18-years or more, with a disability/additional need the opportunity to participate in group recreation and leisure activities within their community.
• The group is as inclusive as possible and gives participants the chance to access activities in their community, within a safe and supportive environment. The group has a designated leader, who facilitates the group’s activities and ensures that the activities reflect group member’s interests
• The Get Up & Go Club provides a respite and recreational service to people aged 18-years and more, who have a disability and receive the Disability Support Pension. Participants must also reside at home with their primary carer.
• Referrals may be made by case managers, service providers or primary care givers.
• The Get Up and & Go Club runs during each school term throughout the year. The program is usually offered on a weekly basis, generally on Friday night or Saturday during the day.
• Access to the group is divided between all registered clients to ensure each individual has the same opportunity to attend.
• Activity costs range from $10 to $25 per session, depending on the activity.
• To find out more Contact the Gateways Support Services Respite and Recreation Manager by phoning 5221 2984

Other Groups in / around Geelong:

1. Mark Randall Pashley  facilitates a group for Asperger Syndrome young adults.-  phone number: 0419 375 359
2. Art House Collective- phone 5221 2984 - 10-12 Albert St Geelong West

Last updated on August 24, 2011 by SysAdmin ASSN Vic