Parents Groups
Connect with other parents of Autistic young people in a neuro-affirming, supportive environment.
Our Parents Groups are run simultaneously with Youth Peer Groups. Parent Groups offer an opportunity to connect with other parents and carers in your area and share experiences, strategies and challenges. While being on the same site, each group has separate rooms. This allows parents to remain responsible for their children whilst providing a more private forum to meet, share their experiences and build a support network.
We periodically invite specialist speakers to present information about services and supports relevant to the group. Parents with a child attending the associated Youth Group are welcome to attend at no additional cost.
What if I my child doesn't attend a Youth Peer Group?
If you would like to join a Parents Group, but do not have a child attending the associated Youth Peer Group, you still have a few options!
Parents who do not have a child attending our Youth Group are welcome to attend with a small cost of $15.00 per session to assist with expenses.
We also host an independent Parent Group at Mount Gravatt, led by parents in our community. This group is a self-help discussion group which meets monthly over coffee, to build connections and chat through challenges.
Explore our Parents Group locations
Interested in Parents Groups? Email us at groups@empowerautism.org.au to learn more, or register your interest via the Youth Peer Groups page if applicable. We are always happy to chat and answer any questions you have!
This groups runs independent of our Youth Peer Groups and is led by parents in our community.
When: The last Friday of each month, from 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Mount Gravatt, Brisbane
Cost: Free of charge.
Key Details
Register Your Interest
To learn more about the Mount Gravatt Parents Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
New group opening July 15th!
When: Weekly on Wednesday evenings during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Victoria Point, Redlands
Cost: Free of charge from parents of Redlands Youth Peer Group members, or $15/session otherwise.
Key Details
Register Your Interest
To learn more about the Redlands Parents Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
When: Weekly on Friday evenings during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Stafford, Brisbane
Cost: Free of charge from parents of Stafford Youth Peer Group members, or $15/session otherwise.
Key Details
Register Your Interest
To learn more about our Stafford Parents Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
When: Weekly on Thursday evenings during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Cannon Hill, Brisbane (moving from Carina Heights)
Cost: Free of charge from parents of Cannon Hill Youth Peer Group members, or $15/session otherwise.
Key Details
Register Your Interest
To learn more about Cannon Hill Parents Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
When: Weekly on Wednesday evenings during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: The Gap, Brisbane
Cost: Free of charge from parents of The Gap Youth Peer Group members, or $15/session otherwise.
To learn more about The Gap Parents Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
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When: Weekly on Friday evenings during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Mango Hill, Moreton Bay
Cost: Free of charge from parents of Mango Hill Youth Peer Group members, or $15/session otherwise.
To learn more about Mango Hill Parents Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!