Autism Connections Wingecarribee
A peer-led support group for adults who are parenting, caring for, providing for or supporting an autistic person.
Led by Jacquie and Liz, this is a safe, welcoming space to connect with others, share lived experience, swap resources and feel less alone.
No pressure. Just connection, information and community when you’re ready.
Peer-led
Run by parents with lived experience.
Low-pressure
Come to listen, talk or simply stay connected.
Not clinical
Community support, resource sharing and signposting.
We Get It
Supporting someone can feel meaningful, joyful, complex and sometimes exhausting.
You might be navigating school, uni, TAFE, work, friendships, services, health appointments, the NDIS, family life or everyday advocacy.
Sometimes what helps most is being in a room with people who understand.
Autism Connections Wingecarribee is a place to connect with other adults who may be walking a similar path.
Who this is for
This group is for adults who are supporting an autistic person in their life.
You do not need to have everything figured out. You are welcome whether you are new to autism, have years of lived experience, or are simply looking for a local community that understands.
This may include:
Parents and carers
Partners
Grandparents
Adult siblings
Family members
Friends
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How it works
Join the Facebook group
Join the Facebook group to hear about updates, meet-ups, resources and ways to connect.
Come when you’re ready
There is no pressure to attend before you feel ready. You can start by following along online or emailing a question first.
Connect with people who understand
Join conversations, share resources, listen, ask questions or simply be around others who understand the experience of supporting an autistic loved one.
What to expect
A calm, respectful space where participation is choice-based.
A welcoming space
A respectful, community-led environment for adults supporting autistic people.
No pressure to share
You can talk, listen, ask questions or simply be present.
Lived-experience support
Led by people who understand the value of finding others who “get it.”
Practical resource sharing
Information, ideas and lived experience around everyday support.Clear boundaries
This is not therapy, diagnosis, legal advice or crisis support.ch
Guided by lived experience and local connection
Autism Connections Wingecarribee is led by Jacquie and Liz, who bring lived experience, care and a strong commitment to building local connection. They help guide the group, support conversations and create a space where adults supporting autistic loved ones can connect safely and respectfully.
Jacquie is a local Wingecarribee mother and co-lead of Autism Connections Wingecarribee. Her lived experience as a parent informs her commitment to helping families and supporters feel heard, share resources and build strong local connections.
Liz is Neuro Awesome’s Director, Community & Family Engagement and co-lead of Autism Connections Wingecarribee. She is passionate about helping neurodivergent adults and their families feel less alone, more supported and more connected.
You Belong Here
Whether you’re neurodiverse yourself, supporting a family member, or a trained professional who would like to volunteer their time to support local families in a casual, non clinical setting.
Join an event.
Volunteer your time or skills.
Share our story and help us grow.
Sponsor an event.
Join our peer-led support group for familes, parents and carers.
Because when we connect without prejudice, we create a world that’s truly awesome.
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Contact Us
Let us know if you have any questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
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