AFFILIATE MEMBERS
Autism Victoria currently has thirteen Organisational Members, or Affiliates, that provide specialist Autism Spectrum Disorder services. We are currently updating the profiles of each Organisational Member which will be added to this page - in the meantime there are links to their web page(s) if available.
Alpha Autism Inc
Ms Tracel Devereux - CEO
1939 Malvern Road EAST MALVERN VIC 3145
ph 03 9885 2777
fax 03 9885 2566
admin@alpha-autism.org.au
www.alpha-autism.org.au
Alpha Autism is an adult service with a number of day program sites around Melbourne, an Employment Service and a recreation program - Alpha Outbound.
Autism Behavioural Intervention Association Inc.
276 Canterbury Road SURREY HILLS VIC 3127
[PO Box 239 CANTERBURY VIC 3126]
ph 03 9830 0677
fax 03 9830 0211
info@abia.net.au
www.abia.net.au
The Autism Behavioural Intervention Association provides guidance and support for parents interested in running their own Applied Behaviour Analysis programs. They also conduct a range of training programs.
Autistic Family Support Association
Ms Meredith Ward - President
c/- PO Box 235 ASHBURTON VIC 3147
ph 03 9885 8777 (message service)
fax 03 9885 0508
afsa_aust@bigpond.com
AFSA is a parent self help group based in Melbourne - it is the Autism Victoria parent voice.
Bulleen Heights School
Mrs Rose Walthers - Principal
Pleasant Road BULLEEN VIC 3105
[PO Box 5 BULLEEN 3105]
ph: 03 9850 7122
fax: 03 9852 0808
bulleen.heights.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au
Bulleen Heights is a Dept of Education Special School with a specific stream for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is a P-12 campus (students aged from 5 to 18).
Gateways Support Services Inc.
Ms Rosemary Malone - CEO
10-12 Albert Street GEELONG WEST VIC 3218
ph 03 5221 2984
fax 03 5223 1789
info@gateways.com.au
www.gateways.com.au
www.autismhelp.info
Gateways is a major regional service provider based in Geelong. It has a range of support programs and services, including early intervention, respite, family support and adult accomodation. Autism Help is a highly acclaimed interactive help website.
Illoura Early Childhood Intervention Services
Team Leader
72 Francis Crescent FERNTREE GULLY VIC 3156
ph 03 9758 7991
fax 03 9758 0268
illoura@knox.vic.gov.au
Illoura is an Early Intervention Program based in the outer East of Melbourne.
Irabina Childhood Autism Services
Ms Dianne Bailey-Tribe - Executive Director
193 Bayswater Road BAYSWATER VIC 3153
ph 03 9720 1118
fax 03 9720 6641
autism@irabina.com
www.irabina.com
Irabina is a specialist early intervention program in the outer East of Melbourne.
Kalparrin Early Childhood Intervention Program Inc.
Ms Jenny McLeod - Manager
Ms Paula Drum - Autism Consultant
1 Kalparrin Avenue GREENSBOROUGH VIC 3088
ph 03 9435 8311
fax 03 9435 8309
manager@kalparrin.com.au
Kalparrin is an early intervention program in the north eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Mansfield Autistic Centre
Ms Jenny Cleeland - Director
81 Highett Street MANSFIELD VIC 3722
[PO Box 622 MANSFIELD 3722]
ph 03 5775 2876
fax 03 5775 3006
info@autismmansfield.org.au
Mansfield is a short term placement residential school situated two hours from Melbourne. Mansfield also runs the long established Travelling Teacher program providing support to rural families.
Statewide Autistic Services
Dr Ron Wild - Executive Officer
7 Apsley Place SEAFORD VIC 3198
ph 03 9773 6044
fax 03 9776 4299
enquiries@sasi.org.au
www.sasi.org.au
Statewide is an adult service in the southern region of Melbourne. It runs several day programs, accomodation houses and a recreation and family support program.
Southern Autistic School
Ms Colleen Baker - Principal
12 Margaretta Street BENTLEIGH EAST VIC 3165
ph 03 9563 8139
fax 03 9563 8415
southern.autistic.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au
Southern Autistic School is a Dept of Education Special Developmental School for children with autism from age 3 (Early Education Program) to age 12.
Wantirna Heights School
Gail Preston -
Principal
Kingloch Parade WANTIRNA VIC 3152
[PO Box 441 BAYSWATER VIC 3153]
ph 03 9720 7492
fax 03 9720 7945
wantirna.heights.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au
Wantirna Heights is a Dept of Education Special Developmental School for children with autism from age 5 (school entry) to age 10-12. Wantrina has an extensive consultancy and professional development program.
Western Autistic School
Ms Val Gill - Principal
Garnet Street NIDDRIE VIC 3042
[PO Box 392 NIDDRIE VIC 3042]
ph 03 9337 9175
fax 03 9331 0876
western.autistic.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au
www.westernautisticschool.vic.edu.au
Western Autistic School is a Dept of Education Special Developmental School for children with autism from age 5 (school entry) to age 10-12. It has two campuses - Niddrie and Deer Park, and an extensive consultancy and professional development program, including the Autism Teaching Institute.
OTHER SPECIALIST AGENCIES
The following organisations also provide specialist Autism Spectrum Disorder services in Victoria. Autism Victoria works closely with each of these organisations.
Asperger Syndrome Support Network Vic Inc.
President - Kevin Hamence
c/- 'The Nerve Centre'
54 Railway Road BLACKBURN VIC 3130
ph 03 9845 2766 (answering service)
assnvic@mssociety.com.au
www.vicnet.net.au/~asperger/
This is a support group run by volunteers for families affected by Asperger Syndrome.
Northern School - Autism
Principal - Philip Henkel (Preston Campus)
Assistant Principal - Corinne Pupillo (Jacana Campus)
Preston Campus - Cnr Tyler & Crevelli Sts PRESTON VIC 3072
ph 03 9478 9711
fax 03 9478 0520
Jacana Campus - Bamburgh Street JACANA VIC 3047
ph 03 9309 6258
fax 03 9309 6426
northern.sch.autism@edumail.vic.gov.au
"Learning for Life" - this is a state government specialist school addressing the educational needs of primary aged students with autism. It serves the Northern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Noah's Ark Inc. - Autism Program
Ms Jenny Bott - Co-ordinator
Suite 8, Level 4, Highpoint Shopping Centre
Rosamond Road MARIBYRNONG VIC 3032
ph 03 9304 7402
fax 03 9318 2822
jenny.bott@noahsarkinc.org.au
www.noahsarkvic.org.au
This is an early intervention service in the Western suburbs auspiced by Noah's Ark.
Early Childhood Autism Services - North
Mrs Margaret Clancy - Coordinator
Yooralla - 48-50 Box Forest Rd GLENROY VIC 3046
ph 03 9359 9366
fax 03 9357 1940
ecas.north@yooralla.com.au
This is an early intervention program in the North West of Melbourne, auspiced by Yooralla and BroadInsight Group.
Nelson Park School
Ms Sandra Falls - Principal
Libau Avenue BELL PARK GEELONG VIC 3215
Ph 03 5272 3400
Fax 03 5278 6362
nelson.park.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au
http://www.nelsonpark.vic.edu.au
Nelson Park is a Specialist School in Geelong, and provides a specialist Autism Program housed in a separate unit.
Ballarat Specialist School
Mr John Burt - Principal
25 Gillies Street LAKE GARDENS VIC 3350
ph 03 5334 1302
fax 03 5334 2236
rogerb@bss.vic.edu.au
This special school has developed programs to suit children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, provided by experienced staff.