The masterclass aims to move away from traditional behavioural approaches to writing behavioural support plans and guides professionals, educators and parents to understand how the relationship and guiding makes the difference to effective support.
When: 12 August 9:30am until 4:30pm
Where: William Angliss Centre – 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne
Cost: Early Bird until July 8 $180 / Normal $200
Dr Srah Wayland holds a PHD in cognitive psychology, is a certified RDI consultant and a parent to two wonderfully exceptional children. Sarah speaks from her heart and provides strategies that stem from her lived experiences and her wealth of professional knowledge in developing behaviour support plans within schools, homes and adult services. Sarah’s application of behaviour support aims to transform the way a behaviour support plan is developed and delivered to improve the quality of care for all individuals who need exceptional support.
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For more information, contact Fleta Pohlner on 0417105820 or email fletapohlner@bigpond.com
This workshop is a learning event for those who are serious about exploring and discovering opportunities for welcome, contribution and connection that are abound within our communities for people with a disability.
When: Tuesday 13 August, 2019, 9am – 5pm
Where: ONE Community Church – 184 Surrey Road, Blackburn
Cost: Concession $30 / Standard: $60
Topics covered in this workshop:
This is a practical workshop and will use interactive exercises, refection and discussion!
Amaze will be hosting a free workshop on the NDIS and autism. The workshop will assist you to prepare for your upcoming planning meeting.
When: 19 August 2019, 10:45 am –1:00 pm
Where: The Memo – 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville
Cost: Free
In preparation for your upcoming NDIS plan, the workshop is an opportunity to explore:
Amaze will be hosting a free workshop on the NDIS and autism. The workshop will assist you to prepare for your upcoming planning meeting.
When: 22 August 2019, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Bunjil Place-Library, Meeting Room 1 – 2 Patrick Northeast Drive Narre Warren
Cost: Free
In preparation for your upcoming NDIS plan, the workshop is an opportunity to explore:
Amaze will be hosting a free workshop on the NDIS and autism. The workshop will assist you to prepare for your upcoming planning meeting.
In preparation for your upcoming NDIS plan, the workshop is an opportunity to explore:
Amaze is hosting a series of workshops to help autistic people and their families understand and navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
There are three workshops in the series and it is recommended to attend all three.
The workshops will cover:
Amaze will be hosting a free workshop on the NDIS and autism. The workshop will assist you to prepare for your upcoming planning meeting.
In preparation for your upcoming NDIS plan, the workshop is an opportunity to explore:
With the support of Brimbank City Council, Amaze are pleased to offer the parents and carers of autistic people the opportunity to attend the inaugural Peer Support Group. This will be an opportunity to develop support networks, share stories, experiences and resources in a warm and supportive group.
The groups will be held on the 1st Thursday of the month until the end of 2019.
Amaze with the support of Greater Shepparton Council is hosting a series of workshops which aim to increase the capacity of autistic people and their families to exercise choice and control in working under the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which has now rolled out across Victoria.
The THREE free workshops will cover the following important topics:
It is important to attend all 3 workshops.
The NDIS:
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Workshop 1: Tuesday10th September, 2019
Workshop 2: Tuesday 8 October, 2019
Workshop 3: Tuesday 22nd October, 2019
(PLEASE NOTE: Workshops are for parents/carers and individuals who are on the autism spectrum. These workshops are not suitable for disability practitioners and health professionals).
Interpreters are available upon request
The Knox City Council is please to prevent the Adolescence and Autism Conference.
When: Friday 13 September 2019
Where: Knox City Council Civic Centre – Function Room 3 & 4511 Burwood HighwayWantirna South Knox 3152 Australia
Cost: Free
This conference is for parents, carers and educators of teens between the ages of 12 – 19 years. Presentations on the day will provide information and strategies.
Guest Speakers & Topics
Lyndel Kennedy Strategies for Secondary School Success and Beyond
Anthea Naylor Using everyday technology to increase positive behaviours
Stephanie Crawford Adolescents and Social Skills
With the support of Brimbank City Council, Amaze are pleased to offer the parents and carers of autistic people the opportunity to attend the inaugural Peer Support Group. This will be an opportunity to develop support networks, share stories, experiences and resources in a warm and supportive group.
The groups will be held on the 1st Thursday of the month until the end of 2019.
With the support of Brimbank City Council, Amaze are pleased to offer the parents and carers of autistic people the opportunity to attend the inaugural Peer Support Group. This will be an opportunity to develop support networks, share stories, experiences and resources in a warm and supportive group.
The groups will be held on the 1st Thursday of the month until the end of 2019.
With the support of Brimbank City Council, Amaze are pleased to offer the parents and carers of autistic people the opportunity to attend the inaugural Peer Support Group. This will be an opportunity to develop support networks, share stories, experiences and resources in a warm and supportive group.
The groups will be held on the 1st Thursday of the month until the end of 2019.
In the sections below, you will find the upcoming Early Days workshop dates.
Please follow the links below to register for a workshop. If you have questions, please email earlydays@amaze.org.au.
These workshops are for parents, grandparents, foster parents, legal guardians, aunts and uncles and kinship carers only. Professionals will not be admitted to the workshops.
My Child and Autism covers:
Date |
Location |
Time |
Cost |
Registration |
| Friday 16 August 2019 | Melbourne CBD | 9.30am – 2.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Monday 5 August 2019 | East Ringwood | 9.30am – 2.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Benalla | 9.30am – 2.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Thursday 29 August 2019 | Wodonga | 9.30am – 2.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
The Understanding Behaviour Workshop covers:
Date |
Location |
Time |
Cost |
Registration |
| Monday 26 August & Monday 2 September (2 parts) | Melbourne | 9.30am – 12.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Monday 19 August & Thursday 29 August 2019 (2 parts) | East Ringwood | 9.30am – 12.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Wednesday 4 & Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Benalla | 9.30am – 12.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Thursday 5 September & Thursday 12 September | Wodonga | 9.30am – 12.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
Progression to School workshop covers:
Date |
Location |
Time |
Cost |
Registration |
| Monday 26 August | Melbourne | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Monday 19 August | East Ringwood | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Thursday 5 September | Wodonga | 1.30om–4.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
This short workshop helps participants understand why their child’s play is different and provides them with ideas to help the child develop:
Understanding play and social learning
Strategies to scaffold and encourage play and social learning
Date |
Location |
Time |
Cost |
Registration |
| Monday 2 September | Melbourne | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Thursday 29 August | East Ringwood | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |
| Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Benalla | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | No cost | Click here to book |