Australia’s largest Autistic youth peer support program
ONLINE Cycles
CYCLE 2 NOW OPEN
Interest-based group sessions over six weeks, led by autistic mentors for autistic/neurodivergent young people aged 7–25.
Starting 27th of April.
Quick Links:
I CAN® Online: Online Cycles
Quick Facts
Format of our Special Interest Groups: One session per week, over six weeks, one hour each session, run online via Zoom
Format of our Dungeons & Dragons Group: One session per week, over six weeks, two hours each session, run online via Zoom
Format of our Minecraft Survival Group: One session per week, over six weeks, two hours each session, run online via Zoom
Cost: See EOI for more
Age range: 7 – 25 years
How to apply: Submit an EOI form here
GROUP SELECTOR: CYCLE 2
Daytime Minecraft Creative Server — Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm AEST
Ages 7-25 | 27 April – 5 June 2026
Apply NowMinecraft Discussion Group — Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm AEST
Ages 8-25 | 27 April – 5 June 2026
Apply NowMinecraft Discussion Group — Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm AEST
Ages 7-13 | 27 April – 5 June 2026
Apply NowDungeons & Dragons Campaign Play Beginners — Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm AEST
Ages 7-25 | 27 April – 5 June 2026
Apply NowDungeons & Dragons Campaign Play Intermediate — Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm AEST
Ages 7-25 | 27 April – 5 June 2026
Apply NowMinecraft Discussion Group — Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm AEST
Ages 8-25 | 27 April – 5 June 2026
Apply NowDungeons & Dragons Campaign Play Intermediate — Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm AEST
Ages 7-25 | 27 April – 5 June 2026
Apply NowFrequently Asked Questions: CYCLE 2
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What exactly is an I CAN Online Cycle?
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How many Cycles run each year?
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What days and times do sessions run?
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How big is each group?
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What ages can join?
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Does my child need an official autism diagnosis?
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Who leads the sessions?
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What kinds of interest groups are offered?
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Can my child join more than one group in the same Cycle?
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How do we enrol?
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What if the group is full?
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What does it cost and can we use NDIS funding?
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When will I receive an invoice?
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What is your cancellation policy?
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What if my child has a bad day or misses a session?
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Are sessions recorded?
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What tech do we need?
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Does my child have to keep their camera on?
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How do you keep the sessions safe?
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What are the main benefits?
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No In-Session Gameplay
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
To participate you/ your young person need to:
- 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.
- Be 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.
