NeuroSparks Picnic at the Royal Botanic Gardens 🌿

About this event

NeuroSparks Picnic in the Park (Flexible Arrive and leave anytime you feel) SUNDAY 18th October 2026 Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Cost: Free. Join us for a relaxed afternoon with other neurodivergent adults! Chat, enjoy the gardens, play a game or simply unwind together. No pressur (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ykAKdRQHZGytobDM6?g_st=ac)e to participate. Finding us: Follow the Google Maps link in our Meetup event listing. If you're having trouble locating us, copy these coordinates into Google Maps or Apple Maps. 📍 Exact Meeting Point: 37°49'43.6"S 144°58'46.7"E https://maps.app.goo.gl/MRpjipkuwxz8naLh7?g_st=it There are no compulsory icebreakers or structured activities (but will have some games, and you can definitely bring your own). Come on your own or with someone, drop in anytime between 1 and 4.30 pm and stay for however long suits you. Our organisers will help you settle in Do I need to bring anything No, you’re welcome to just bring yourself! If you can, food, snacks or water to share would be appreciated, but there’s no obligation. A picnic rug or small game is also welcome. Getting there Tram: Routes 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to Stop 19, Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Road. Train: Anzac Station, served by the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, is another option. Finding us: Use the Google Maps pin and attached map. Comfort and facilities Headphones, quiet time and breaks away from the group are welcome. The attached map shows nearby toilets, drinking water and The Terrace café. Bring any support you need to attend comfortable. Meeting spot: If our spot is taken, we’ll relocate nearby and update this event’s description and comments on the day. Check those before heading over so you can find us easily. Weather We’ll update the listing if weather changes our plans. Please check before heading out. 🛡️ SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITY We want NeuroSparks to be a safe, respectful and welcoming space for everyone. If something feels unsafe, uncomfortable or concerning, or you notice a hazard, incident or injury, please inform an organiser as soon as possible so we can respond appropriately. This is an alcohol-free, adults-only (18+) event. All attendees are expected to respect others' boundaries, follow event and venue rules, and cooperate with reasonable safety directions from organisers. Organisers may ask anyone engaging in unsafe, disruptive or inappropriate behaviour to leave. Participation is voluntary. Attendees are responsible for their own conduct, belongings, personal decisions and individual support needs. NeuroSparks is a peer-led community group, not a supervised care or personal support service. Anyone requiring individual assistance is welcome to arrange their own support person. Please consider your own health, mobility, dietary requirements and comfort when participating in activities or consuming shared food. Inform organisers promptly of any safety concerns. In an emergency, call 000 and notify an organiser as soon as it is safe to do so. 📸 Social media / photos: We may take photos and short videos to share NeuroSparks events and promote our community. Please let a volunteer know if you'd prefer not to be photographed or filmed. ❤️ Support NeuroSparks Our events are free! Optional contributions help cover venue hire, materials and future activitie Contribute via PayID [email protected] Any amount is appreciated, with absolutely no obligation. 🙌 Interested in volunteering We’d love your help with events, promotion or behind-the-scenes activities! Email [email protected] and tell us how you’d like to help.