Events

Date:
Thursday, 2 June 2022

Time:
10.30am – 12.30pm

Location:
Online

Amaze is hosting a workshop which aim to increase the capacity of diagnosed autistic adults to exercise choice and control in working under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which has now rolled out across Victoria.  Only a maximum of (12) attendees will be part of the workshop.  Please note you are welcome to have a support person attend. (Please do not book them in)

This workshop will cover:

• Pre-planning
• Preparing your reports
• Effective communication
• Advocacy
• Community connections and peer support

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Date:
Thursday, 9 June 2022

Time:
10.30am – 12.00pm

Location:
Online

Please note: this workshop is for participants that already have a plan and need further information for their plan review.

Amaze  will be hosting a free workshop on the NDIS and autism. The workshop will assist you to prepare for your upcoming planning review meeting and to ensure you are getting the best outcomes.

In preparation for your upcoming NDIS plan, the workshop is an opportunity to explore:

• Goals
• Changes to your circumstances and how best to reflect that in your goals and statements
• Support Coordination and Plan Management – will you need this now or do you want to change?
• NDIS 2021/22 price guide and changes to price guide
• Appeals
• Amaze resources available

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Date:
Thursday, 9 June 2022

Time:
7.30pm-9.30pm

Location:
Online

Amaze is running this 2-hour interactive online workshop for early childcare educators looking to better understand and support autistic children.

After our 2 hour interactive workshop you will:

• Know what autism is and how it shapes a child’s behaviour.
• Understand how sensory processing differences impact on a child and how they engage with the environment.
• Recognise the thinking styles that autistic children have and where support may be required.
• Identify and apply basic support strategies to assist autistic children.
• Understand how to communicate and collaborate with families.
• Know your legal and learning framework obligations.
• Be able to create a more inclusive environment.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session and receive a certificate of attendance on completion.

Tickets are available at $99 (including GST) per person.

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Date:
Tuesday 14 June 2022

Time:
7.30pm-9.00pm AEST

Location:
Online

About this webinar

Hosted by Andrew Kinch from GameAware, this interactive webinar features an autistic gamer panel discussion and Q&A session. The four-person panel will answer questions about how gaming can impact autistic people from their own experiences, as well as strategies for safely participating in online gaming.

• How can gaming be beneficial to autistic people?
• What can be done to stay safe online?
• Does gender influence gaming experience?
• How parents impact gaming influence? 

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Date:
Wednesday 15 June 2022

Time:
 9.30am – 3.30pm AEST

Location:
Online

About this webinar

Join us for information sessions and discussions with different perspectives on:

• Supporting the transition from education to employment
• Tools and services for awareness and understanding of vocational interests, career planning, and employability skills
• Disability employment services
• Supporting Autistic employees and employers
• What do autism positive organisations and managers look like?
• Autistic people sharing their experience of work
• Experiences of employers in supporting Autistic employees

This free all-day online webinar is suitable for Autistic people, parents, carers, educators and advisors, employers, managers, colleagues, and everyone who is interested in access and inclusion of Autistic people at work.

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Date:
Thursday 21 June 2022

Time:
 9.30am – 2.30pm AEST

Location:
Online

About this webinar

Date:
Saturday 10 September 2022

Time:
10 am – 11.30am AEST

Location:
Online

About this webinar

Hosted by Jess Rowlings and Dr Matthew Harrison from Next Level Collaboration, this webinar focuses on the benefits of online gaming in developing skills and knowledge in social capacity, collaboration and positive autistic identity. 

• Structure and design of games that support collaboration during play. What makes a game good for supporting cooperation and teamwork?
• Collaborative skills that can be used during cooperative play. What are these skills, what do they look like, and how can we use games to support the use of these skills?
• Social connection, friendship, and belonging through gaming and online communities
• Safety using online platforms and in online relationships

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Helping My Child to Cope with Change covers

• Identify why change is challenging, and how it impacts on the behaviour of young children.
• Learn strategies to prepare your child for the changes of everyday life.
• Be prepared for changes within the family structure such as moving house, going to childcare and celebrations such as Christmas and birthdays.

My Child and Autism covers:

• Understand what autism is, and what it means for your child and your family
• Understand early intervention services and supports for your family
• Develop practical strategies that can make a difference to your child’s development

For workshops with more than 1 part, you must attend all parts. 

The Understanding Behaviour Workshop covers:

• Understand why your child has certain behaviours
• Develop strategies for reducing behaviours of concern
• Plan for success
• Support your child

For workshops with more than 1 part, you must attend all parts. 

Progression to School workshop covers:

• Plan for a successful transition to school
• Identify what you, your child and the school need to know
• Develop strategies to help your child prepare for school
• Identify what your child will enjoy about school

For workshops with more than 1 part, you must attend all parts. 

This short workshop helps participants understand why their child’s play is different and provides them with ideas to help the child develop:

• Understand the importance of play
• Learn ways to incorporate play into everyday life
• Learn fun practical strategies that encourage interaction with your child
• Build on your child’s current interests

For workshops with more than 1 part, you must attend all parts.