Different Journeys
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 journey’s holds:
- “Carers Cuppa” peer groups on the first Monday of the month and the third Friday of every month. For more information go to https://www.differentjourneysautism.com/families-carers/
- A monthly Teens event and a Blokes 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
