Asperger Syndrome Partner Information Australia

ASPIA is a support group and information source for those who are involved in or interested in marriage and long-term relationships with adults with Aspergers Syndrome (or suspected of having Aspergers Syndrome).

Our objective, as listed on our Application for Incorporation of Association, is to provide supportive information and contacts for partners of adults with Aspergers Syndrome.

Our principal activities, as listed on our Application, are:

Answering enquiries

Providing information and newsletters

Organising and holding support group meetings and seminars

Promoting awareness within community about Aspergers Syndrome in adults and marriage.

We meet monthly (except January) on the first Saturday of the month, 2pm - 5pm at the College of Nursing, 14 Railway Parade, Burwood (NSW). The College of Nursing is between Shaftsbury Road & Burleigh Street just across the road from the railway station. Parking available in Council Carpark at rear, access via Burleigh & Elizabeth St.

Related Australian support groups

ASPIA Satellite Group - Illawarra/Shoalhaven Region NSW
An ASPIA satellite group is being planned for the Illawarra/Shoalhaven region of NSW. A meeting will be held on Saturday 15 March for anyone interested. For details, please contact Sylvia on (02) 4295 7327 or email ASPIA with the subject "Illawarra/Shoalhaven Group".

Parent Support Groups

Macarthur Support Group (Families in Partnership) (Campbelltown/Camden NSW)
Contact: Bob Lester, Community Development Coordinator,
Families in Partnership Co-operative
Ph & Fax: 4648 1593
Mobile: 0400 481 520
PO Box 279 Narellan 2567
Meetings:

Second Wednesday, 10 am at Petes Cafe - behind The Advertiser office at the Macarthur Mall end of Queen St. Parking available in the carpark off Allman St or in the Mall.

Second Thursday, 7 pm at the Harrington Park Community Centre, Fairwater Dr, next to the shopping centre.Web: www.fip.org.au

Autism and Aspergers Support Group Inc (Richmond NSW)
Web: www.autismsupport.org.au
Ph: 0425 380 575

Inner West Autism and Asperger Support Group (Burwood NSW)
Web: www.autismsupport.org.au

Western Sydney Autism Support Group (Fairfield NSW)
Ph: (AH) (02) 9757 1990, (Wk) (02) 9205 6138

Southern Suburbs Autism Support Group (Sutherland NSW)
Ph: (02) 9545 1505

Asperger Sydndrome Support Network Vic Inc (Victoria)
Web: www.home.vicnet.net.au/~asperger

Aspergers Syndrome Support Network Qld Inc (Queensland)
Web: www.asperger.asn.au

Aspergers & Autistic Spectrum Network Inc
Online contact register for people with Aspergers Syndrome. Operating from the Maitland, NSW region. Advocacy, mentoring, translational counselling, workshops, etc.
Email: aut_s_pport@yahoo.com.au
Ph: 02 4966 1717

Asperger Sydnrome Support Network (A.C.T.) Inc. (Canberra ACT)
A support group for individuals, their families and carers of those with Asperger Syndrome, who live in and around Canberra, A.C.T. Australia. Aimed at providing support in an understanding and supportive environment.
Web: www.assn.org.au