Event Information
Connections is a brand new information, advice and support hub in Dundee. As part of the Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership, Connections provides information and support for adults who identify as autistic, at any point of your journey. Connections’ Community Advisors provide advice and support to autistic people with or without a diagnosis, either in person or virtually.
Our Connect groups provide a supportive environment where you can meet with others, share experiences and seek advice.
Within the comfort of Scottish Autism's Connections premises, two unique groups will meet and run at the same time. One space is a social gathering for autistic adults and the other group is a space for Parents and Carers of autistic adults.
- Our space for autistic adults (18+) is a social gathering where activities will be led by the interests of those attending. This is an autistic safe space, and a member of the Connections team will be available to offer guidance during this time should anyone require this.
- Our parents and carers of autistic adults group provides an opportunity for networking and support, but also for initiating helpful discussion around a range of topics and themes. A member of the Connections team will be present to offer perspectives and advice to parents and carers who attend.
We recommend contacting Connections prior to attending our Connect groups so that we can ensure a comfortable space for all attending. To find out more or book to attend, please email us at dundeeconnections@scottishautism.org or call 03030 034 020.
Meet the Hosts
Fi - Community Advisor
Fi joined Scottish Autism when Dundee Connections opened in May 2024. She has worked in health & social care for over 20 years, as a nurse, a counsellor, and a bibliotherapist. She is also an artist, and has an MA in Creative Writing. She creates autobiographical work, often about ways we care for ourselves and one another.
Fi is autistic, and runs both the Autistic Adult Peer Support Network and Social Connections groups as part of her role at Dundee Connections.
Fiona - Senior Community Advisor
Fiona joined Scottish Autism in September 2007, working as an Autism Practitioner before becoming a Senior Autism Practitioner and completing SVQ4 Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10. Fiona is now a Senior Community Advisor within our Dundee Connections service, providing support, advice and signposting for Autistic Adults in Dundee.
Outside of work, Fiona has a busy family life but when she does get time for herself, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, knitting and yoga.
Zofia - Community Advice Services Manager
Zofia has worked with Scottish Autism for around 5 years and has taken on a number of different roles within our community advice services. Zofia has worked within the third sector for a number of years working with and alongside autistic people and their families, through direct practice, project development and management roles.
In her current role, Zofia is responsible for and leads the community advice services in Dundee, Fife, our national Autism Advice Line and the Get Set 4 Autism programme.
Zofia’s key interests encompass person centredness, encouraging autonomy and empowerment, that enables autistic people and their families to have their voices to be heard and understood.
Date: Monday 16th December 2024
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
Location: Dundee Connections, 45 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1PW
Booking: If you wish to come along to the group, please book your place by sending an email to: dundeeconnections@scottishautism.org
