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Meet A Friend Socially (MAFS)

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Three hands hold burgers. VisAbility and Kites logos Meet A Friend Socially Group outline

Build lasting friendships and connections with other young adults who are going through the same life stages. Transitioning from high school into finding employment, TAFE or university can be a challenging milestone in life. Tackling lifes challenges with someone else who is going through the same thing, makes it so much easier.

The small group is run by our speech therapists (4-6 people) is designed to offer a safe, casual and friendly space for young adult VisAbility and Kites clients to meet some friends, grab a burger and have a laugh in a relaxed setting.

As well as building confidence, social and communication skills, more practical aspects of life such as catching public transport, ordering food and drinks and money management will be enhanced.

Who would suit this group?

This group is for young adults between the ages of 17-19 who are due to leave, or who have recently left school. This can be a difficult phase and the group aims to ensure that bonds, friendships and support within the vision impaired community are maintained.

Questions?

Please email either Alexandra Witherow or Emily Watson for further information.

Group details:

When: Meeting once a month. Please complete the form below to register interest in attending.
Next sessions:

  • Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 5:30pm: Picnic at Optus Stadium
  • Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 5:30pm: Holey Moley mini golf and dinner at Grill’d
  • Thursday 21 May 2026 at 5:30pm: Dinner at Good Company
  • Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 5:30pm: Bowling at the Rosemount and dinner at Zuccaro Trattoria
  • Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 5:30pm: Dinner at Varsity Innaloo

 

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