Events where you can be yourself

When you attend a Different Journeys event, you’re joining a safe, inclusive community where you can be yourself and connect with like-minded people. All our team members have lived experience of autism and/or caregiving, and are on hand to help you settle in, feel comfortable and enjoy the event. Welcome to our community!

Events for Autistic people, carers and families

Autistic Adult Events

Designed by and for Autistic adults, our events are all about feeling comfortable being yourself and making real connections.

Who: Autistic adults, families and support workers.
Where: Maroondah, Greensborough and Bendigo.

Autistic Teen Events

Welcoming events to help teens connect with like-minded people, make friends, and build confidence and life skills.

Who: Autistic teens, families and support workers.
Where: Maroondah, Greensborough and Bendigo.

Family and Swim Events

Be yourself, make memories and learn practical tips at our inclusive family events, camps and information nights.

Who: Autistic people and families (family events); adults, parents and carers (information evenings).
Where: Melbourne and Bendigo.

Carer Events and Peer Support

Relaxed Carers Cuppas, dinner events and strengths-based peer support from people with firsthand carer experience.

Who: All carers, especially those caring for Autistic people.
Where: Greensborough, Chirnside Park, Casey, Ringwood, Keilor Park, Heathcote and Bendigo.

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OCT 9
Bendigo Events 90 remaining

Bendigo Adults Event

FRI 9 OCTOBER - 6:00PM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

OCT 13
Autistic Adult 24 remaining

Maroondah Adults Event

TUE 13 OCTOBER - 5:30PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

OCT 14
Ladies Dinner Full

Greensborough Ladies Event

WED 14 OCTOBER - 6:00PM Greensborough Urban Grooves

OCT 15
Carers Cuppa 49 remaining

Chirnside Park Carers Cuppa

THU 15 OCTOBER - 9:30AM Chirnside Park Chirnside Park Country Club

OCT 15
Blokes Dinner 7 remaining

Bendigo Blokes Event

THU 15 OCTOBER - 7:00PM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

OCT 16
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Casey Carers Cuppa

FRI 16 OCTOBER - 10:00AM Berwick Old Shop, The Old Cheese Factory

OCT 16
Bendigo Events 84 remaining

Bendigo Teens Event

FRI 16 OCTOBER - 6:00PM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

OCT 18
Autistic Teen 80 remaining

Maroondah Teens Event

SUN 18 OCTOBER - 5:00PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

OCT 19
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Heathcote Carers Cuppa

MON 19 OCTOBER - 10:30AM Heathcote Gaffney's Bakery & Pie Kitchen

OCT 24
Carers Cuppa 49 remaining

Ringwood Saturday Carers Cuppa

SAT 24 OCTOBER - 10:00AM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

OCT 25
Autistic Teen 79 remaining

Greensborough Teens Event

SUN 25 OCTOBER - 5:30PM Greensborough Greensborough RSL

OCT 27
Carers Cuppa Open

Point Cook Carers Cuppa

TUE 27 OCTOBER - 11:00AM Point Cook The Brook

OCT 27
Blokes Dinner 8 remaining

Ringwood Blokes Event

TUE 27 OCTOBER - 6:00PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

OCT 28
Blokes Dinner 8 remaining

Greensborough Blokes Event

WED 28 OCTOBER - 6:00PM Greensborough Urban Grooves

OCT 29
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Chirnside Park Carers Cuppa

THU 29 OCTOBER - 9:30AM Chirnside Park Chirnside Park Country Club

NOV 2
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Bendigo Carers Cuppa

MON 2 NOVEMBER - 10:00AM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

NOV 5
Ladies Dinner 7 remaining

Ringwood Ladies Event

THU 5 NOVEMBER - 6:00PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

NOV 5
Ladies Dinner 6 remaining

Bendigo Ladies Event

THU 5 NOVEMBER - 7:00PM Golden Square The Foundry Hotel

NOV 9
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Greensborough Carers Cuppa

MON 9 NOVEMBER - 10:00AM Greensborough Urban Grooves

NOV 9
Autistic Adult 79 remaining

Greensborough Adults Event

MON 9 NOVEMBER - 6:00PM Greensborough Greensborough RSL

NOV 10
Autistic Adult 74 remaining

Maroondah Adults Event

TUE 10 NOVEMBER - 5:30PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

NOV 12
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Chirnside Park Carers Cuppa

THU 12 NOVEMBER - 9:30AM Chirnside Park Chirnside Park Country Club

NOV 12
Bendigo Events 100 remaining

Bendigo Adults Event

THU 12 NOVEMBER - 6:00PM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

NOV 13
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Casey Carers Cuppa

FRI 13 NOVEMBER - 10:00AM Berwick Old Shop, The Old Cheese Factory

NOV 15
Autistic Teen 80 remaining

Maroondah Teens Event

SUN 15 NOVEMBER - 5:00PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

NOV 16
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Heathcote Carers Cuppa

MON 16 NOVEMBER - 10:30AM Heathcote Gaffney's Bakery & Pie Kitchen

NOV 18
Ladies Dinner 7 remaining

Greensborough Ladies Event

WED 18 NOVEMBER - 6:00PM Greensborough Urban Grooves

NOV 19
Blokes Dinner 7 remaining

Bendigo Blokes Event

THU 19 NOVEMBER - 7:00PM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

NOV 20
Bendigo Events 100 remaining

Bendigo Teens Event

FRI 20 NOVEMBER - 6:00PM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

NOV 22
Autistic Teen 80 remaining

Greensborough Teens Event

SUN 22 NOVEMBER - 5:30PM Greensborough Greensborough RSL

NOV 24
Carers Cuppa Open

Point Cook Carers Cuppa

TUE 24 NOVEMBER - 11:00AM Point Cook The Brook

NOV 25
Blokes Dinner 8 remaining

Greensborough Blokes Event

WED 25 NOVEMBER - 6:00PM Greensborough Urban Grooves

NOV 26
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Chirnside Park Carers Cuppa

THU 26 NOVEMBER - 9:30AM Chirnside Park Chirnside Park Country Club

NOV 27
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Casey Carers Cuppa

FRI 27 NOVEMBER - 10:00AM Berwick Old Shop, The Old Cheese Factory

NOV 28
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Ringwood Saturday Carers Cuppa

SAT 28 NOVEMBER - 10:00AM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

DEC 1
Blokes Dinner 8 remaining

Ringwood Blokes Event

TUE 1 DECEMBER - 6:00PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

DEC 3
Ladies Dinner 8 remaining

Ringwood Ladies Event

THU 3 DECEMBER - 6:00PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

DEC 3
Ladies Dinner 7 remaining

Bendigo Ladies Event

THU 3 DECEMBER - 7:00PM Golden Square The Foundry Hotel

DEC 7
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Bendigo Carers Cuppa

MON 7 DECEMBER - 10:00AM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

DEC 7
Autistic Adult 78 remaining

Greensborough Adults Event

MON 7 DECEMBER - 6:00PM Greensborough Greensborough RSL

DEC 8
Autistic Adult 74 remaining

Maroondah Adults Event

TUE 8 DECEMBER - 5:30PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

DEC 10
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Chirnside Park Carers Cuppa

THU 10 DECEMBER - 9:30AM Chirnside Park Chirnside Park Country Club

DEC 10
Bendigo Events 100 remaining

Bendigo Adults Event

THU 10 DECEMBER - 6:00PM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

DEC 11
Carers Cuppa 50 remaining

Casey Carers Cuppa

FRI 11 DECEMBER - 10:00AM Berwick Old Shop, The Old Cheese Factory

DEC 11
Bendigo Events 100 remaining

Bendigo Teens Event

FRI 11 DECEMBER - 6:00PM Strathdale The Bendigo Club

DEC 13
Autistic Teen 80 remaining

Maroondah Teens Event

SUN 13 DECEMBER - 5:00PM Ringwood The Coach Ringwood

JAN 17
Family Swim 100 remaining

Glen Eira Family Swim Event

SUN 17 JANUARY - 6:00PM Bentleigh East Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre

MAR 14
Family Swim 100 remaining

Glen Eira Family Swim Event

SUN 14 MARCH - 6:00PM Bentleigh East Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre

MAY 16
Family Swim 100 remaining

Glen Eira Family Swim Event

SUN 16 MAY - 6:00PM Bentleigh East Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre

JUN 20
Autistic Adult 95 remaining

TEST MASTER: Autism Adult

SUN 20 JUNE - 4:00PM Online

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Show up as you are
Our team will welcome you, help you settle in and support you throughout the event.

Got a question or need help? Get in touch to find out more about our events.

Feel prepared before you arrive.

We know attending an event can feel like a big step, especially when you are not sure what happens next. Our social stories provide step-by-step information on booking, preparing and attending events.

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Read the social story
Understand what will happen, where to go, who you will meet and what to bring.

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Book your spot
Book online and look out for any confirmation emails in your inbox.

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Show up as you are
Our team will welcome you, help you settle in and support you throughout the event.

Got a question or need help? Get in touch to find out more about our events.

Feel prepared before you arrive.

We know attending an event can feel like a big step, especially when you are not sure what happens next. Our social stories provide step-by-step information on booking, preparing and attending events.

❶

Read the social story
Understand what will happen, where to go, who you will meet and what to bring.

❷

Book your spot
Book online and look out for any confirmation emails in your inbox.

❸

Show up as you are
Our team will welcome you, help you settle in and support you throughout the event.

Got a question or need help? Get in touch to find out more about our events.