ASTERIA Services Inc. is an organisation located in the Central Goldfields Shire. Our Christian Street site provides individual support, respite, outreach and many other services to people of all ages with a disability.
Our Railway Street site focuses on employment and related services. Intensive employment assistance can be provided through the Australian Disability Enterprise; those people who believe they are work-ready can speak to our Disability Employment Service Consultant to gain support in seeking employment in the open workforce. Self-referrals can be made by visiting the office and speaking to our staff who can guide you through the best pathway.
The Central Goldfields Shire Youth Space is located at our Railway Street site and is open to young people allowing a safe space for social activities. These programs are co-ordinated through CGSC.
Locations
Head Office & Individual Support – 20 Christian Street, Maryborough VIC 3465
Business Services (Employment) – 167-171 Railway Street, Maryborough VIC 3465
Contact Us
Christian Street – (03) 5459 0300
Railway Street – (03) 5461 4111
Hours 8.30 – 4.30
After Hours (Emergency) – 0417 352 098
Postal Address: P.O. Box 5, Maryborough VIC 3465
Web: www.asteriaservices.net.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASTERIAServicesInc
Disability Information and Support Statewide
Phone: 1800 783 783
Autism App:
http://raisingchildren.net.au/asd_disability_app/autism_and_disability_app.html
Book:
Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years by Shana Nichols with Gina Marie Moravcik and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum
This book covers the concerns faced by girls with ASDs and their parents, from periods and puberty to friendships and “fitting in”.