emPOWER UP:
Independence in the Community

About emPOWER UP: Independence in the Community

The Independence in the Community program was created by autistic people for autistic people, specifically to empower young, autistic adults to increase their capacity for independence. The program is designed to ensure participants have the tools and strategies to survive and thrive in their daily lives through four core modules: living arrangements, responsible citizenship, positive relationships, and well-being.

The program features four modules:

Who is the program for?

The program is suited to young autistic adults who are ready to or considering living independently – school leavers and above.

Fee

Access to program sessions, tailored advice, and all accompanying resources are included in the cost of $175 per module. This may be covered through your NDIS plan.

Program format

emPOWER UP: Independence in the Community is delivered in 4 x 3 hour modules at various time throughout the year. For ease of learning modules can also be delivered as 2 x 1.5 hour sessions over different days. This program is delivered in a blended format – both in person at Stafford and online.

Program Modules

The program features four modules – here is a brief summary of the content covered in each module:

MODULE ONE: Living Arrangements

Participants will build confidence in several domains of domestic life including communicating with your household, chores, budgeting for your household, and tenancy agreements.

MODULE TWO: Responsible Citizenship

Participants will increase their understanding of components of citizenship such as voting, police searches, getting legal help, and laws and safety with alcohol consumption.

MODULE THREE: Positive Relationships

Participants will build confidence in their interpersonal skills including healthy boundaries, sexual health, gender identity, and meeting new people.

MODULE FOUR: Wellbeing

Participants will increase their skills and knowledge in several domains related to wellbeing such as mental health, masking, and wellbeing strategies.

Programs For 2025
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Program dates:

Modules listed below will be run from 5.30pm to 7pm at Stafford or Online.

1^st & 15^th April – Wellbeing
3^rd & 17^th June – Positive Relationships
1^st and 15^th July – Responsible Citizenship
2^nd and 16^th September – Living Arrangements
4^th and 18^th November – Wellbeing

Our School holiday modules will run from 10am to 1pm at Stafford or Online

10^th April – Positive Relationships
17^th April – Responsible Citizenship

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Please enter your details on the register your interest tab and an Empower Autism team member will be in contact to finalise your registration and selected modules.

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Please complete the form to register your interest for emPOWER UP: Independence in the Community.