The Treehouse Geelong

The Treehouse Geelong The Treehouse Geelong offers support for families living with ASD.

For more than 10 years, local organisation The Treehouse Geelong has been providing essential guidance and encouragement to families living with autism, often working in association with disability support agency Access Your Supports (AYS) to enable proactive plans of action. Thanks to the generous support of community members and groups, such as the YMCA, Sensory Sisters, Hayeswinckle, Wendy’s Weighted Blankets and many others, this volunteer-run organisation has been able to provide invaluable resources to the community. After working closely for four years, the beneficial association between The Treehouse Geelong and Access Your Supports – with AYS operating as the main financial backer for Treehouse – is now primed to work even more effectively for families in Geelong and the surrounding regions, with The Treehouse Geelong being officially acquired by AYS in a decision seen by both organisations as a strengthening of their partnership. Since its inception in 2008, The Treehouse Geelong has acted as a useful source of information for families living with autism that are looking to make decisions about their next steps involving official treatment, education and support, in addition to providing an empathetic community that can offer a ‘lived experience’ perspective. Similarly, by offering services such as Support Coordination and Plan Management to NDIS participants, AYS has for the past five years enabled individuals and families living with a disability the opportunity to access support involving education, employment and a wide range of therapies. By officially combining their skill sets and capabilities, The Treehouse Geelong and AYS aim to deliver a streamlined service for families living with autism and a free, no-commitment service to the community.

Amazing offer 😊
16/03/2026

Amazing offer 😊

AFDO member Women with Disabilities Victoria has opened applications for scholarships to attend the Women Deliver 2026 Conference, taking place in Melbourne from 27–29 April 2026.

Women Deliver is a global event bringing together advocates, decision-makers and community leaders to advance gender equality and strengthen collective action for social change.

Women with Disabilities Victoria will provide approximately 16 scholarships for women and gender diverse people with disabilities living in Victoria to attend the conference.

The scholarship covers the full conference ticket, with additional funding available for costs such as:

• Transport
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Childcare
• Accessibility supports not covered by the conference

Women with Disabilities Victoria particularly encourages applications from people experiencing intersecting barriers to participation, including Aboriginal women, culturally and racially marginalised women, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living in rural and regional Victoria.

Applications close 20 March 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://shorturl.at/k3MsM

[Image description: Purple graphic from Women with Disabilities Victoria announcing “Scholarship applications for the Women Deliver 2026 Conference are now open.” Illustration shows three diverse cartoon characters, including a person using a wheelchair and another wearing headphones.]

Might be of interest 😊
16/03/2026

Might be of interest 😊

As part of Autism Acceptance Month, join us for an affirming and supportive conversation to share lived experiences of the challenges and successes of parenting neurodivergent kids.

Hear from an expert panel sharing lived experiences and practical insights in a supportive and inclusive space.

📍 Anther Spirits Geelong Distillery
📅 Thursday 16 April | 6–8pm

Your ticket includes a complimentary welcome cocktail, with the option to add a grazing platter during checkout.

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to I CAN Network Ltd and Yellow Ladybugs, supporting autistic young people and their families.

🎟️ Book your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/parenting-neurodivergent-kids

Helpful for some families 😊
16/03/2026

Helpful for some families 😊

Do you know about half priced taxi cards?

If you support a person with a severe disability, and you need to take them somewhere in a cab, you can receive 50% off the standard fare (covering up to $60 per trip) with a Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) card.

The card is issued to the person you care for. They would need to become a MPTP member to receive the card.

You don't need to show the driver your Carers Victoria Member Card or a We Care Card, just the MPTP card.

Please note:
-Eligibility requirements apply for the person with disability
-Some restrictions may apply
-The program does not cover the full cost of a taxi fare.
-The cost of any road tolls or airport fees is paid by the passenger.

Find out more and how to apply for the card here. https://www.carersvictoria.org.au/benefits/half-priced-taxi-card/

16/03/2026

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Might help some families 🩷
12/02/2026

Might help some families 🩷

Sensory Apparel, Bedding & Toys!

Great opportunity
27/01/2026

Great opportunity

*THIS CASTING CALL IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you to all applicants.*

Could be of interest 👌
30/10/2025

Could be of interest 👌

Grandparents are often the scaffolding holding so much together - the respite when we can't, if we have them around - so I'm holding a quiet call in for their unique role in a child's ecosystem.

This workshop gives grandparents the real-world understanding they have been asking for.

We'll be exploring the world of Autism together, what it means, and offer some practical tips to help support when the grandkids are in their care.

The workshop also has a good 30 minutes dedicated to Q&A to help workshop participants concerns. We have set aside generous time for questions too, because they come with curiosity and courage, and we intend to honour that.

Because I am a psychologist and therefore a mind reader*........ yes this event will be recorded but we highly recommend attending live to dive deep in with us.

If you're after some gentle support for the circle around the child, check out this workshop happening next week.

Read more here: https://www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au/liveworkshops

01/07/2025

Our free afternoon tea support group is on again tomorrow! Come along for a cuppa if you are needing support. Everyone is welcome.

25/06/2025

The Occupational Therapy Team at Access Your Supports are brilliant. If you are needing an OT, please reach out. 03 4222 7479 / intake@ays.com.au / www.ays.com.au

Please join us at Access Your Supports on Wednesday if you are needing support. We are here to help.
04/05/2025

Please join us at Access Your Supports on Wednesday if you are needing support. We are here to help.

We’re excited to launch a FREE monthly afternoon tea support group for individuals and families navigating life with disability. Join us next week if you are needing support 💙

Come check out Access Your Supports hangouts.
23/01/2025

Come check out Access Your Supports hangouts.

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Geelong, VIC
3220

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