It is our vision that autistic children have equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of physical activity in an environment that is designed for them.
Active Autism bringing volleyball with a twist!!!
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31/08/2026
ππ Bootcamp Week 6 is here! ππ
Another exciting week of movement, teamwork and confidence building is ready to go! π
Our Active Autism Bootcamp is designed for children aged 7β11 years, providing a safe, supportive and neuro-affirming environment where every child can enjoy being active, challenge themselves and have fun at their own pace. π
Here's what's in store this week:
π₯ Follow the Leader
We'll kick things off with our energetic warm-up featuring:
β¨ Arm swings
β¨ Toe taps
β¨ Side steps
β¨ Star jumps
Children can follow the facilitator's movements, and anyone who'd like to can even have a turn leading the group! π
π Ultimate Dodgeball (Fit Ball Edition)
This week's big game is all about movement, teamwork and quick thinking!
Children will:
π Dodge a large rolling fit ball
πͺ Complete a quick movement challenge if tagged
π€ Join the outside team to help roll the ball
π Cheer each other on while staying active in a fun and supportive way!
With a large rolling ball instead of throwing, the game stays safe, predictable and full of laughs! π
π₯ Pickleball Fun
We'll introduce one of the world's fastest-growing sports in a simple, playful way!
Children will:
π Rally the ball back and forth with a partner
π― Practise aiming and coordination
π€ Work together to build longer rallies
π Celebrate every successful hit and every great effort!
π§ Stretch & Cool Down
We'll finish with calming stretches and breathing exercises to help everyone leave feeling relaxed, regulated and proud of themselves after another fantastic session. π
At Active Autism, every bootcamp session is built around:
π Movement through play
π Predictable routines
π Choice and autonomy
π Building confidenceβnot competition
π A safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming environment where every child is encouraged to give things a go and celebrate their own achievements. π
We can't wait to see all of our incredible bootcampers for another afternoon of movement, laughter, teamwork and Active Autism fun! πβ¨
31/08/2026
ππ Week 6 at Active Autism is here! ππ
We're so excited to welcome everyone back for another week of movement, confidence building and lots of fun! π
This week we're focusing on CLIMBING π§ while introducing our Sport of the Week: Volleyball! π
Here's what our little legends can look forward to:
π Free Play Obstacle Course
Children are invited to explore at their own pace while building strength and confidence through climbing activities, including:
β¨ Stepping onto low blocks
β¨ Climbing over soft play equipment
β¨ Exploring wooden climbing frames
β¨ Safe climbing challenges with mats underneath
β¨ Plenty of opportunities to move, explore and grow!
Every activity is encouraged, never expected, giving children the freedom to participate in a way that feels safe and enjoyable for them. π
π Volleyball Skills
This week's sport is all about introducing volleyball through fun, playful activities!
We'll be exploring:
π Throwing or tapping a soft ball over a net
π Catching and throwing with a parent or facilitator
π Keeping a balloon or ball in the air together
π Building coordination, teamwork and confidence while having lots of fun!
π― We'll finish the session with:
π§ Stretching and a calm goodbye to help everyone leave feeling relaxed, regulated and proud of everything they've achieved.
At Active Autism, every session is designed to provide:
π Predictable routines
π Play-based movement
π Choice and autonomy
π A safe, neuro-affirming environment where every child is encouraged to explore, build confidence and celebrate every step of their journey. π
We can't wait to see all of our wonderful families for another fantastic week of moving, learning and making memories together! πβ¨
29/08/2026
Over the past year, Active Autism has built Jaydenβs love of being active and his confidence β€οΈ Today he ran his first Parkrun! Together, with a lot of pretending to be Lightening McQueen (!!!), we overcame nerves, overwhelm, and change to achieve a huge goal and enjoy the experience ππ» You are my inspiration Jayden, and I love being your mumma β€οΈ
~~ Celebrating the fruit of opportunity without pressure ~~
MID-TERM PLACES NOW AVAILABLE! β€οΈππ
Join us for fun, movement, and play in a beautiful large space just for us! Lots of support and opportunity but no pressure. Ages 2-11, multiple days and times, NDIS and private paying families welcome.
Find out more, register and book in at www.activeautism.org or message us! π₯
24/08/2026
ππ Bootcamp Week 5 is here! ππ
We're excited to welcome our amazing bootcampers back for another afternoon full of movement, teamwork and confidence building! π
Our Active Autism Bootcamp is designed for children aged 7β11 years, creating a fun, supportive and neuro-affirming environment where every child can enjoy being active, build new skills and participate at their own pace. π
Here's what's in store this week:
π₯ Follow the Leader
We'll kick things off with our favourite warm-up featuring:
β¨ Arm swings
β¨ Toe taps
β¨ Side steps
β¨ Star jumps
Children can follow the facilitator's movements, and those who'd like to can even have a turn leading the group! π
π¦ Human Hungry Hippos
One of our most exciting team games yet!
Children will:
π Complete a fun exercise
πΎ Race into the middle to collect one ball
πͺ£ Return it to their team's bucket
π€ Tag the next teammate and cheer each other on
This game is all about teamwork, movement and having FUN together! π
π Basketball Shooting Challenge
Time to test our aiming skills!
Children will:
π Choose from low, medium or high targets
π― Shoot from different distances
π Build confidence with every throw
π Celebrate effort, persistence and every successβbig or small!
π§ Stretch & Cool Down
We'll wrap up with calming stretches and breathing exercises, helping everyone head home feeling relaxed, regulated and proud of everything they've achieved. π
At Active Autism, every bootcamp session is built around:
π Movement through play
π Predictable routines
π Choice and autonomy
π Building confidenceβnot competition
π A safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming environment where every child is celebrated for giving things a go. π
We can't wait to see all of our incredible bootcampers for another afternoon of movement, teamwork, laughter and Active Autism fun! πβ¨
24/08/2026
ππ Week 5 at Active Autism is here! ππ
We're so excited for another week of movement, confidence building and plenty of smiles! π
This week we're focusing on CRAWLING π» while introducing our Sport of the Week: Cricket! π
Here's what our little legends can look forward to:
π Free Play Obstacle Course Children are invited to explore at their own pace while enjoying a variety of crawling activities, including:
β¨ Crawling forwards and backwards on mats
β¨ Crawling through tunnels and under obstacles
β¨ Bear crawls
β¨ Weaving around cones
β¨ Fun obstacle pathways with plenty of opportunities to move and explore!
Every activity is encouraged, never expected, giving children the freedom to participate in a way that feels comfortable and enjoyable for them. π
π Cricket Skills This week's sport is all about introducing cricket through fun, simple play!
We'll be exploring:
π Hitting a soft ball with a junior cricket bat
π― Rolling or bowling a ball towards stumps or large targets
π Chasing, stopping and catching soft balls
π Building coordination, confidence and teamwork while having lots of fun!
π― We'll finish the session with:
π§ Stretching and a calm goodbye to help everyone leave feeling relaxed, regulated and proud of what they've achieved.
At Active Autism, every session is designed to provide:
π Predictable routines
π Play-based movement
π Choice and autonomy
π A safe, neuro-affirming environment where every child is encouraged to explore, build confidence and celebrate every little win. π
We can't wait to see all of our wonderful families for another fantastic week of moving, learning and making memories together! πβ¨
19/08/2026
Weβre so lucky to have such brilliant, caring and passionate staff at Active Autism π₯°
Our team genuinely love what they do and the kids they support, and weβre so proud of the relationships they build with our Active Autism families!!!
Hereβs a little testimonial from one of our own!β¨
We truly have the best team! π«Ά
17/08/2026
π Week 4 at Active Autism is here! ππΎ
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another exciting week of movement, confidence building and lots of fun! π
This week we're focusing on HANGING π while introducing our Sport of the Week: Tennis! πΎ
Here's what our amazing little movers can look forward to:
π Free Play Obstacle CourseοΏ½Children are encouraged to explore at their own pace while trying fun hanging and swinging activities, including:οΏ½β¨ Hanging from barsοΏ½β¨ Gentle swinging forwards, backwards and side to sideοΏ½β¨ Safe jumping down onto colourful floor targetsοΏ½β¨ Plenty of opportunities to move, explore and build confidence!
As always, every activity is offered with encouragement, never pressure, allowing children to participate in a way that feels right for them. π
πΎ Tennis Skills
οΏ½This week's sport is all about introducing racket and ball skills through play!
οΏ½We'll be exploring:οΏ½π Hitting a foam ball towards a hoop or bucketοΏ½π Hitting a gently rolled or underarm-thrown ballοΏ½πΎ Trying to hit the ball over a low net or barrierοΏ½π Building coordination, confidence and having lots of fun along the way!
π― We'll finish the session with:
οΏ½π§ Stretching and a calm goodbye to help everyone finish the session feeling relaxed, regulated and proud of themselves.
At Active Autism, every session is designed to provide:
οΏ½π Predictable routinesοΏ½π Play-based movementοΏ½π Choice and autonomyοΏ½π A safe, neuro-affirming environment where children are free to explore, build confidence and celebrate every successβno matter how big or small. π
We can't wait to see all of our wonderful families for another fantastic week of moving, learning and making memories together! πβ¨