Welcome
I CAN® is Australia’s largest provider of autistic-led group mentoring programs, training and consultancy. Our school and online mentoring programs empower 6-22-year-old young people with an ‘I CAN’ attitude. Join us online in April. – Click here.
“It’s a place where I can be myself.”
Ayesha, I CAN Mentor
MINECRAFT SERVER PLAY
Join us online: Saturday 5th April & Saturday 12th April to Play Minecraft on our new server:
“My child had so much fun this afternoon and is thrilled the program continues for a few days. It warms my heart to witness the neurokin community embracing everyone’s ideas and uniqueness” – Parent
TIME: 10am – 12pm AEST
I CAN ONLINE
Our autistic-led online group mentoring programs provide Autistic and neurodivergent young people aged 6-22 yrs with a safe, supportive space to connect, share interests and discuss common experiences.
CYCLE 2
Cycle 2 is NOW OPEN. See our schedule for more details by clicking on the button below.
April Holiday Program
Connect with fellow like-minded fans about Lego, Roblox, Heartstopper, Animal Crossing and Sanrio groups during Week 1 (14–17 April). Collaborate on exciting challenges, share tips and express your passions alongside friends in a supportive, fun-filled environment.
Gear up for adventure in our Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, offered in both Week 1 (15–17 April) and Week 2 (22–24 April) where players of all experience are welcome.
Round out your holidays by exploring our Minecraft Social Server (22–24 April), where you can build and meet friends in a laid-back, imaginative space.
new resources
We have just released some new free resources created in collaboration with the Department of Education. These videos, tips and a graphic novel were created by neurodivergent students and our I CAN team.
These resources offer practical tools for students, teachers/support staff and parents/carers in the areas of “Building Connections”, “Inclusive Practices and “Student Wellbeing” Our graphic novel “The Neurodivergent Students’ Guide to Starting High School” (pictured) is specifically for students transitioning from primary to high school. Click on the button below to view and download.
I CAN SCHOOL®
We offer weekly one hour group mentoring sessions for up to 16 autistic students in both primary and secondary schools. Our primary school program I CAN Imagination Club® is a non-autism specific program which engages a broad range of students aged 9-12 who have ‘big imaginations’.
I CAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OUR SOCIAL IMPACT
Our mentoring programs build a community around Autistic students which celebrates their individual strengths. The I CAN mentoring programs leverage the strengths and interests of Autistic students to build their confidence. Our results suggest our approach is working.
Our statistics also provide insight into the challenges autistic young people face in school and beyond, and highlight the importance of programs that improve autistic young people’s social connections and self-esteem.
