Sideways Social Canberra

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Sideways Social Canberra Inclusive, low-pressure social outings and sessions for neurodivergent adults in Canberra. https://www.sidewayssocial.com/upcomingsessions

This Saturday afternoonSideways Social’s first Soft Social Saturday at Currie Crescent Community Centre.A calm indoor ha...
02/09/2026

This Saturday afternoon
Sideways Social’s first Soft Social Saturday at Currie Crescent Community Centre.
A calm indoor hangout for neurodivergent adults. Chat, sit quietly, try an optional activity, bring a quiet craft or project, or just spend some time around other people.
This first session has a special price: $10 Access, $15 Standard or $25 Supporter. No proof or explanation needed.
Saturday 5 September
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Full directions and access information are included with the booking details.
Book at sidewayssocial.com/upcomingsessions

This Saturday morningWe’ll start with a visit to Belconnen Arts Centre, then head outside to sketch by Lake Ginninderra....
02/09/2026

This Saturday morning
We’ll start with a visit to Belconnen Arts Centre, then head outside to sketch by Lake Ginninderra.
Draw as much or as little as you like. No experience needed, and I’ll bring the materials. You’re also welcome to sit quietly, look around or leave whenever you need.
Saturday 5 September
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$15
Book at sidewayssocial.com/upcomingsessions

What if I don’t know anyone?A lot of people come to things like this on their own.You can book a ticket and come by your...
23/08/2026

What if I don’t know anyone?

A lot of people come to things like this on their own.

You can book a ticket and come by yourself.

You do not have to arrive with a friend.

You do not have to walk in already knowing what to say.

At Sideways outings, the activity gives the session a shape.

You can focus on the place, the walk, the drawing, the materials, or just being nearby.

I’ll be there at the meeting point.

Look for me in my yellow wide-brim hat.

That is enough to start.

NMA Café Sketching is tomorrow.This is a relaxed Sideways Social drawing outing at the National Museum café.I’ll bring t...
20/08/2026

NMA Café Sketching is tomorrow.

This is a relaxed Sideways Social drawing outing at the National Museum café.

I’ll bring the materials, so you don’t need to bring anything unless you want to.

You do not need to be good at drawing.

You can arrive a little late, leave early, sit quietly, take breaks, or just ease into the session at your own pace.

Meet at the café.

Look for me in my yellow wide-brim hat.

Book your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/national-museum-cafe-sketching

Sketching at the NMA Café is this Saturday.We’ll meet at the National Museum café for a relaxed drawing outing with lake...
18/08/2026

Sketching at the NMA Café is this Saturday.

We’ll meet at the National Museum café for a relaxed drawing outing with lake views.

I’ll bring the sketching materials, so you don’t need to bring anything unless you want to.

No experience needed.

You can draw, sit quietly, take breaks, chat a little, or focus on the view.

I’ll be easy to find - look for me in my yellow wide-brim hat.

Tickets are $15 and places are limited.

Book your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/national-museum-cafe-sketching

You can also follow on Instagram to see more.
09/08/2026

You can also follow on Instagram to see more.

Needing clear answers is not being demanding.Clear information does not look the same for everyone.One person might unde...
05/08/2026

Needing clear answers is not being demanding.

Clear information does not look the same for everyone.

One person might understand a map.
Another person might need step-by-step directions.
Another person might need the destination named plainly.

The same wording can be obvious to some people and unclear to others.
That does not mean anyone is being difficult.

A reworded answer can be a useful tool.
A clearer format can reduce guessing.
A direct explanation can help someone participate.

People need to feel safe asking for clarity.
Asking again is not demanding.

Needing clear answers is access.

You can arrive late.Some mornings take everything you have.Some days the bus runs late, or the plan shifts, or leaving t...
03/08/2026

You can arrive late.
Some mornings take everything you have.
Some days the bus runs late, or the plan shifts, or leaving the house takes more than you expected.
You are allowed to arrive whenever you actually get here.
Welcome does not depend on being early, punctual, or first through the door.
You can slip in quietly.
You can join halfway through.
You can take a moment before you're ready.
You can be here.
Your place is the same whenever you arrive.

A slow-paced wander around the Australian National Botanic Gardens in a quiet, relaxed format.We'll be following the mai...
31/07/2026

A slow-paced wander around the Australian National Botanic Gardens in a quiet, relaxed format.

We'll be following the main path route, then heading to Pollen Cafe where we have a reservation for 12:30. Stick around for a coffee (own expense) or just a chat.

Explore at your own pace. No pressure to socialise any particular way.

Focus doesn't always look busy.Some people think best while staring out a window.Some people go still when their mind is...
29/07/2026

Focus doesn't always look busy.
Some people think best while staring out a window.
Some people go still when their mind is working hardest.
Some people need quiet before anything clicks into place.
Quiet attention is still attention.
Focus does not depend on looking productive, fast, or visibly busy.
Stillness can be concentration.
Slowness can be depth.
Quiet can be work.
What looks like nothing is often everything happening at once.

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