I CAN ONLINE
Our Autistic-led online mentoring programs offer safe, supportive spaces where Autistic young people can connect with I CAN Mentors and peers to share interests and common experiences. Contact us at: online@icannetwork.com.au
“We do fun activities and just support each other. It’s like another family.”
Nick, Online Mentee
online GROUP mentoring
We offer online group mentoring programs for 9 – 20-year-old Autistic people. Our programs have proven to build confidence and social connection in a safe environment. Autistic young people are able to be themselves and are met with acceptance, not judgement. I CAN Imagination Club®, our primary school program, has been designed specifically for participants aged 9 – 11 and is open to non-Autistic participants who may/ may not have a diagnosis or may be unaware of their diagnosis. Please see our KEY DETAILS pdf. for more information or email us at: online@icannetwork.com.au
All our I CAN Mentors staff have completed our child protection training and hold current Working With Children Checks or Blue Cards.
WHEN
6 x 1 hour sessions
The cycles dates for 2021:
Cycle 1: 1st Feb – 11th March
Cycle 2: 22nd March – 13th May * Over an 8 week period due to public holiday interruptions
Cycle 3: 24th May – 8th July * Over an 7 week period due to public holiday interruptions
Cycle 4: 26th July – 2nd Sept
Cycle 5: 13th Sept – 21st Oct
Cycle 6: 25th Oct – 9th Dec * Over an 7 week period due to public holiday interruptions
how
Participants join a live video conference via ‘Zoom’. You will gain instant access to the video conference by clicking on each Zoom session link we provide you after you have completed the registration process.
price
$270 AUD for 6 x sessions
Participants who are NDIS self-managed/ or plan managed can be accepted. I CAN Ltd cannot accept participants with NDIA/ NDIS managed plans as we are not an NDIS registered provider.
Participants can privately fund the cost of the program.
NDIS Reports
Cost $150 excl. GST
Invoiced week 5-6 of the online cycle
NDIS report is written upon payment and sent to the participant within one month from the final session of the online cycle
The report will cover the progress made over the six week period which is based on observation through that time frame. We comment on communication, social engagement, behaviour, participation and areas for improvement and recommendations.
The report is used by families if they are funded by NDIS as each family is required to submit reports to assist secure future funding in their planning review meeting.
WHO
8 – 9 “mentees” join two I CAN mentors in a safe, engaging, supportive environment. Each team includes one Autistic mentor and in most instances, both are Autistic. All of our groups outlined below are offered on a mixed gender basis.
ONLINE GROUPS FEBRUARY 2021
MONDAY
4:30-5:30pm (AEDT)
Ages 9-13 GROUP
MONDAY
6:50-7:50pm (AEDT)
Ages 9-13 GROUP
I CAN Imagination Club® – *Non Autism Specific.
*Ages 9-12 GROUP
TUESDAY
4:30-5:30pm (AEDT)
Ages 9-13 Group
TUESDAY
6:50-7:50pm (AEDT)
Ages 13-15 Group
ANIME
Ages 13-16 Group
WEDNESDAY
4:30-5:30pm (AEDT)
Ages 9-13 GROUP
MINECRAFT
Ages 9-13 GROUP
WEDNESDAY
6:50-7:50pm (AEDT)
Ages 13-15 GROUP
Ages 16-20 GROUP
ANIME
Ages 16-20 GROUP
THURSDAY
6:50-7:50pm (AEDT)
LGBTQIAP+ Ages 13-17 GROUP
MINECRAFT
Ages 9-13 GROUP
Ages 13-16 GROUP
ANIME
Ages 13-16 GROUP
Screens, Tunes & Characters
Ages 13-16 GROUP
Ages 16-20 GROUP
ANIMALS
Ages 9-13 GROUP
how to apply
To express interest for yourself or your young person, click on the “Expression of Interest” button to fill out our application form, including if you are an existing I CAN mentee and would like to re-enrol. For more information please see our KEY DETAILS pdf at the bottom of our Terms and Conditions. If you have any further questions, please write to us at online@icannetwork.com.au
Terms and conditions
To participate you/ your young person need to be:
- Currently in one of the age groups specified and located in Australia.
- Aware that they are Autistic, unless participating in the I CAN Imagination Club® group.
- Comfortable engaging via online and understanding that this may provide some sensory challenges for individuals who are sound sensitive as the online environment may prove to be noisy in some sessions.
- Willing to take part in a group activity in the afternoon or evening (this can be difficult for some individuals who need significant “down time” in the evening, so please consider preferences and needs)
- Can attend the allocated day and time.
- Are aware that an Expression of Interest form has been submitted and is willing to participate.
- Understand that a cancellation policy is in place and is willing to accept its terms upon acceptance of a spot.
- Will need to be able to abide by our ICT terms and conditions which ensure online safety and positive cyber participation.
