With the generous support of Telethon, we launched a new program in 2021, called The Telethon Teen Mentoring Program.
The program provides an exciting opportunity for autistic high school students to mentor autistic primary school students. This ground-breaking initiative enables autistic children to connect, collaborate and inspire each other as they work together on creative and meaningful community-driven projects.
What it looks like
The program operates after school every Thursday of the school term, from 4-5pm at All Stars for Autism in the Joondalup Family Centre.
Each term focuses on a different project that requires long-term goal setting, the acquisition of new skills, taught by specialist teachers, and collaboration and communication between Mentors and Mentees.
Each group has one Mentor, one or two Mentees and an experienced Support Worker to help children navigate any difficulties, lend support and encourage children to help each other.
The program is overseen by the Directors of All Stars for Autism, Cara and Jo in consultation with a Psychologist to ensure all children receive the most from the program.
Applications for our 2024 Telethon Teen Mentoring Program are now closed. If you would like more information please contact us.
How the teams work
Each term there are teams, each made up of one Mentor and two Mentees, who are guided by a Support Worker. What this means, is that every child is supported. While we know the Mentors will be able to guide and teach the Mentees, we’re also sure that there will be a reciprocal interchange between all group members. We’re thrilled to give older autistic children an opportunity to lead and equally excited to watch our creative, out-of-the box thinkers thrive with their beloved neurokin.
Let’s work together to provide our amazing autistic children with skills, pre-employment and employment opportunities (and lots of fun!) within a caring, supportive and enthusiastic community.
Let’s help our All Stars shine – together!
If you have any questions about the Telethon Teen Mentoring Program please contact us.
Program Launch Video
