Frequently Asked Questions > Parent Questions > What support groups are available for parents in Victoria?
In addition to our own support group offerings, Autism Victoria keeps a register of all Victorian Parent Support Groups, including some that are not specifically for ASD.
To access the latest listing from Autism Victoria click here.
If you run a support group yourself, and would like your group listed here, please email us at admin@assnvic.org.au
Benalla Region:
- Carers & Parents Support Group Inc. Contact Sally Martin - Coordinator cpsgbenalla@bigpond.com -Telephone: 03 5762 6202 - 0409 167 037
- Benalla Support Group for Children with Special Needs – phone Trudie on 57627057. We do a home visit initially then will support carers by phone or at monthly meetings or social events. We do cover mainly Benalla & Districts but we can provided limited outreach to other carers in the Hume Region. We have members in Seymour, Numurkah, Bright, Mansfield & Wangaratta.
Parent Support Group for Northern and Western Suburbs - Melbourne
Coordinator: Rick Wright - phone 9386 2502 - email rcwright@netspace.net.au The group meets at Huyen Linh Restaurant, 12 Post Office Place , GLENROY, at 7:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of the month. This group is for parents of AS children and AS adults.
The Autism and Aspergers Parent Support Group meet on the 1st Monday of every month 10.30am-12noon at Pinarc Support Services in the Boardroom. Contact Jodie Drummond jdrummond@pinarc.org.au or 5329 1361. Pinarc Support Services are at 20 King St Nth, Ballarat 3350
Bacchus Marsh Autism Awareness Parent Group meet on the first Tuesday of every month 10.00am at the St Benard’s Parish Centre, Lerderderg St Bacchus Marsh. Contact Snjezana Jalanski 5367 2471, Debra Doyle 5367 4460 mobile 0403 513 203 or Irene Hogan 0411 721 522
The Ballarat Autism Network meet monthly to plan information and social events for families. Contact Kris Schmitkk@netconnect.com.au or 0417 413 994
Last updated on June 23, 2010 by SysAdmin ASSN Vic