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Combating youth loneliness

We are proud to support young disability community leader Fel Andronicou (@Divergent Fel) in a new project to combat social isolation for young autistic people in Bayside.

Fel has launched Divergent Connections after recognising a need for more youth friendly spaces for people with a disability in the area. Her goal is to create friendships and networks for neurodiverse youth through a range of activities.

These include well-being workshops covering issues such as mental health, self-care and physical activity.

There will also be board and card games, nature walks, role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons, arts and crafts workshops, baking and cooking classes and career counselling.

Divergent Connections received a Council grant to help with the program.

Details

Where: Peterson Youth Centre, cnr Highett Rd/Peterson St, Highett.

When: Fridays from 11 February until 8 April.

Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Cost: Free

To get involved sign up at Divergent Connections Facebook page.