SAGE (Social Autism Group Events)

Join us in a safe, structured place to share a bit about your experience with autism, or just listen to how others have navigated ASD.

This event aims to set a space for us to talk about our experiences on the spectrum, there will be 2 topics which we will all have the opportunity to share about. This is a timed share event and to give everyone the chance to express without competition we reframe from interruptions and cross talk while otherss are sharing.

We will take a 10 minute break after the second topic.

There is no obligation to share and you are welcome to just listen. When the formal part of the event is over we will chat openly, ask questions, and maybe play a game or two to lighten to mood.

There is free parking on surrounding streets, such as Merton st. Tuan st. and Hubert st.

-=Timeline=-

1230 Doors open, make a cuppa if you wish, get comfortable.

1310 Meeting begins, you will have 3 opportunities to share.

1440 Once everyone has shared the informal part of the event begins. Ask questions, chat and hang out, leave when you’re ready.

1530 leave and lock up.

-=Topics=-

Prompt Page 1

1: What is taking up a lot of your bandwidth right now?
Is there something that is draining you or challenging you? Is it new or ongoing? What can you do about it? How does it make you feel? Is there an end in sight? Do you often feel overwhelmed of challenged? How well do you know your limits?
2: Sensory Issues
How do you go with noise? Multitasking? Distractions? Is your relationship to the weather and temperature quirky? Is your palate funky? Or particular? Does certain light bother you? Do you sit normally? How’s your posture? Are you highly tactile? How is your sense of smell? Do sensory issues get in the way of your life? Is it hard to animate your body?
3: Anxiety
Out of 10 how is your anxiety right now? What is affecting it? What things trigger your anxiety, and are they avoidable? Were you an anxious child? Do you feel your anxiety is improving, getting worse, staying same, or a complex blend of all? What do you try to help it? When and Where are you the most relax and calm?
4: Depression
Are you depressed? Or have you had experienced much depression? Is your mood usually stable? What are the sort of things that weigh on your mind and keep you down? Do you ruminate too much? How is your level of hope and optimism? Are you ok?
5: Relationships
How healthy are your relationships? Do you get enough social support? Do you feel isolated, even if you have people in your life? Are you misunderstood? How do you go with social anxiety and trust? Do you let people in? Do you connect with people easily?
6: self-awareness
What do you need right now? How in touch are you with your emotions? Do you suspect you could have alexithymia? How you feel self-aware? Are you generally relaxed or tense? How is your stress level? Do you journal? How is your mood recently?
7: Dealing with the past
How has your past affected you? What events have shaped you? What are some things in your past that you are grateful for? Is there anything you are struggling to reconcile? What are you proud of overcoming or surviving? Are you bitter or philosophical? What is a sage piece of advice you have leant on?
8: Something quirky
What is something you think that is not normative? Give us an example of being or thinking too literally? What are some social constructs you question and disagree with? What are things in society you struggle to understand? What do you think of the complexity of the ever-changing modern world? What are some quirky habit or routines you have?
9: Something that has helped you grow and heal
What works for you? Do you have any physical disciplines that are beneficial? What is something you have read that has inspired you, or given you awareness? Do you journal? Or self-reflect? Have professionals helped? What about nature, meditation, and spirituality? Who have you learned from? Any habits, practices, or books to recommend?
10: Working with others
Do you enjoy working with other people? Why? Would you like things to be easier? Are there certain types of people that trigger anxiety? Do you trust? Are you vulnerable? What type of person are you most relaxed with? What’s your view on teamwork? Are you more efficient alone?

Hope to see you there 🙂
Thanks
Chris

-== About SAGE ==-

SAGE is a social group for people who identify as being on the autistic spectrum. You do not need a formal diagnosis to come along to events and support people are welcome.
Our core values are respect, acceptance, and community, and by holding to these values we aim to create a friendly and safe place for members to relate to others and have some fun.
New members are always welcome and we understand that it can take courage to attend events if you don’t get out often. Feel free to message event hosts for details or assurance. We want to meet you. We want all our events be psychological safe spaces and do not tolerate aggressive or inappropriate behavior.

SAGE is entirely volunteer operated and was established in February 2020. If you would like to support SAGE donations are welcome at:

https://gofund.me/187847a2

Welcome to the AMG, a place where autistic guys can talk about what’s going on, ask questions, and support each other. This is quite a structured event and our goals are openness and growth.

There will be several chances to share with the group but there is no pressure to do so, and you are welcome to just listen. There will also be opportunities to ask for opinions or advice but this is at your desecration.

There is free parking on nearby streets such as Merton, Hubert, and Tuam, the rec centre is also a good spot to park. There are several buses that pass by on Albany Hwy.

There is no charge to attend and tea and coffee are provided.

Hope to see you there 🙂
Chris

-= TIMELINE =-

1800 access venue, set up for meeting.
1840 formal phase of event begins.
2040 formal phase ends, open discussion.
2115 pack away and clean venue.
2130 leave venue.

-== About SAGE ==-
SAGE is a social group for people who identify as being on the autistic spectrum, diagnosed, undiagnosed, or suspecting. Support people are welcome.

We aim to set a safe, positive, vibrant space where our members can feel validated, understood, and grow through connection and opportunity to volunteer.

We value diversity, community, and psychological safety. New members are always welcome.
SAGE is entirely volunteer operated and was established in February 2020. If you would like to support SAGE donations are welcome at:

https://gofund.me/187847a2

Come along for a night of casual games and community at U&I

We will have a table booked for 615pm, it’s a good idea to order at the counter on arrival so we can get the eating done and the table cleared for the games to start. We usually set up in the outside area so you will see us on the way to the counter.

Feel free to bring your own games along if you can show others how to play them, but nothing too complex or rude. And its fine to just chat if that is too your preference.

There will be multiple games happening at once so feel free to move if a game isn’t too your liking. If you aren't playing we may want to move the seating around so the games can flow more freely.

The food at U&I is really good and affordable too.

Hope to see you there 🪴

-== About SAGE ==-


SAGE is a social group for people who identify as being on the autistic spectrum. You do not need a formal diagnosis to come along to events and support people are welcome.
Our core values are respect, acceptance, and community, and by holding to these values we aim to create a friendly and safe place for members to relate to others and have some fun.
New members are always welcome and we understand that it can take courage to attend events if you don’t get out often. Feel free to message event hosts for details or assurance, we want to meet you. We want all our events be psychological safe spaces and do not tolerate aggressive or inappropriate behavior.
SAGE is entirely volunteer operated and was established in February 2020. If you would like to support SAGE donations are welcome at:

https://gofund.me/187847a2