Youth Peer Groups
New Youth Peer Group opening soon!
In response the popularity of our Youth Peer Groups, we are expanding our locations. We’re excited to comence our brand new Redlands Youth Peer Group in term 3, 2026! Register your interest to join the Redlands group here.
Our Youth Peer Groups are designed for young Autistic people aged from 14 years to 18 years. They are run by experienced volunteer facilitators, many of whom are Autistic or neurodivergent themselves. It is a place for young people to be themselves, form friendships, socialise in a group environment and have fun.
Participants meet weekly during school terms-held at their regular location or community venues, to connect through shared social activities. Youth Peer Groups offer a range of activites throughout the term to support connection, such as trivia nights, Dungeons & Dragons, mini golf, comic creation, or bowling. Activities evolve based on the interests and passions of the group members. Come along, share your interests and build your community!
Explore our Youth Peer Group locations
Our new Redlands Youth Peer Groups begins in term 3, 2026 on July 15th.
When:
Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (during School Terms)
Where:
Victoria Point, Redlands
When:
Friday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (during School Terms)
Where:
Stafford, Brisbane
When:
Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (during School Terms)
Where:
The Gap, Brisbane
When:
Friday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (during School Terms)
Where:
Cannon Hill, Brisbane
When:
Friday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (during School Terms)
Where:
Mango Hill, Moreton Bay
Parents Groups
Our Parents Groups are run simultaneously to Youth Peer Groups, and offer an opportunity for parents and carers of Autistic teens to connect with others, share experiences, and support one another. Parents Group are held at the same site as our Youth Groups, in their own seperate room. This allows you to remain close to your child whilst providing a more private forum for both parents and youth.
We periodically invite specialist speakers to present information about services and supports relevant to the group. Parents with a child attending the connected Youth Peer Group are free to attend at no additional cost. If you are interested in attending a Parents Group but do not have a child attending our Youth Groups, please see our Parent Support Groups page for more information.
Register Your Interest
Interested in our Youth Peer Groups? Register your interest for any of the above groups through the registration form below, or email us at groups@empowerautism.org.au to learn more. We are always happy to chat and answer any questions you have!