PAKA is Parents Assisting Kids with Autism. Started in 2007, by a small group of parents, PAKA has a focus on funding social development programs for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders aged 8 -18.
PAKA is not a support group - although as parents and friends we support each other. What we do is volunteer our spare time and energy to raising funds for programs which create 'success, friendship and safety' for children with autism and Asperger syndrome.
PAKA programs are run through Autism SA and PAKA is a sub committee of Autism SA. All monetary donations to PAKA are donations to Autism SA and are tax deductible.
For further information about PAKA, please contact Nadia on 0400 703 099 or Kylie on 82934407 or email Amanda at paka@autismsa.org.au.
PAKA Programs
Since 2007 PAKA has funded
The PAKA North East Boys Social Skills Group and contributed $20,000 to the Telstra Foundation iModeling Project as a project partner. PAKA is also a partner of the PAKA SOKA project, a soccer skills project for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder funded by the Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund and the Rotary Club of West Lakes. In 2008 PAKA joined with the Glenside Lions to establish the PAKA Glenside Lions Girls Social Skills Group.
Upcoming Events:
A Very PAKA Xmas
PAKA is hosting our very first Christmas Party for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their siblings and families in November. Santa is packing his sleigh and on his way, but we do need some help! If you can donate some time or goods to help make this a great and magical day for kids and their families, please drop us an email at paka@autismsa.org.au 0400 703 099. We especially need:
- help leading up to the event or on the day
- donations of small toys or gifts for the event (particularly multiples of the same toy)
- donations for our Christmas raffle
- donations of Christmas decorations
Thank you!
To discuss Sponsorship Opportunities or to book your tickets for upcoming PAKA event please call Nadia on 0400 703 099 or email Amanda at paka@autismsa.org.au