ONLINE GROUP MENTORING
Our Autistic-led online mentoring programs offer safe, supportive spaces where people can connect with peers and mentors to share interests and common experiences.
“We do fun activities and just support each other. It’s like another family.”
Nick, Online Mentee
join us online
We offer 6 online group mentoring programs for 9 – 20 year olds, also LGBTQIAP+ and a Parents and Carers group. All our I CAN Mentors and staff have completed a Child Protection module and hold a Working with children check. Read our Child Protection policy. Our programs have proven to build confidence and social connections, in a safe and secure environment. Imagination Club, our Primary School program has been designed specifically for participants aged 9 – 11 and is open to non-autism specific students who may or may not have a diagnoses, see our key details pdf for more information.
WHEN
1 hour x 6 sessions
The remaining cycles dates for 2020 are:
25th May to 29th June
27th July to 31st August
14th September to 19th October
9th November to 14th December
HOW
Participants join a live video conference, via ‘Zoom.’ You will gain instant access by clicking on each session link we provide you.
Alternatively, click on this link to find out HOW TO ZOOM WITH US (pdf) and start your own Zoom account.
GROUPS
8 or 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 offered below on a mixed gender basis in the below categories.
9 – 11 YEAR OLDS
Mondays 6:50-7:50pm AEDT
IMAGINATION CLUB Non-autism specific see KEY DETAILS for more details
10 – 13 YEAR OLDS
Mondays 6:50-7:50pm AEDT
13 – 15 YEAR OLDS
Tuesdays 6:50-7:50pm AEDT
16 – 20 YEAR OLDS
Wednesdays 6:50-7:50pm AEDT
LGBTIQA+ 13 – 16 YRS
Thursdays 6:50-7:50pm AEDT
PARENTS OR CARERS
Mondays 6:50-7:50pm AEDT
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 also 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 list of conditions or if you have any further questions, please write to us.
Terms and conditions
- Currently in one of the age groups specified and located in Australia.
- Aware that they are Autistic, unless participating in the Imagination Club group.
- Comfortable engaging 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 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. NOTE: these times and days are not flexible nor will they change for 2020.
- Are aware that an Expression of Interest form has been submitted and are 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 that ensure online safety and positive cyber participation.
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