Service

Peer groups

Funding model

Grant funding and FFS

Service provided

Different journeys provides social platforms that connect Autistic youth and Autistic adults and their families in inclusive, safe and supportive environments, to provide individualised wraparound supports to decrease the prevalence of mental illness and social isolation in the Autism community and enhance their employment and education opportunities.

In Bendigo, Different Journeys holds:

• “Carers Cuppa” peer groups on the first Monday of the month. For more information go to https://www.differentjourneysautism.com/families-carers/
• A monthly Teens event and a monthly Blokes and Ladies Dinner event. For more information go to https://my.differentjourneysautism.com/events

Target population

Autistic teens, young adults and their families/carers.

Referral pathway

Carers can self- refer by completing this on-line referral form https://www.differentjourneysautism.com/carer-self-referral/

Other organisations can refer a carer by completing this on-line referral form https://www.differentjourneysautism.com/carer-referral/

Specific contact

Mel Spencer (CEO)

0490 774 068

mel@differentjourneysautism.com