Youth Peer Groups
Connect with other Autistic teens in an inclusive, welcoming space.
Our Youth Peer Groups are designed for young Autistic people aged from 12 to 16 years. Peer Groups are safe, inclusive spaces that foster a sense of trust, belonging and community, to empower Autistic people to express themselves authentically, develop social connections, and feel valued for who they are.
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Peer Groups are supported by our experienced volunteer facilitators, many of whom are Autistic or neurodivergent themselves. Participants meet weekly during school terms at their regular location or community venues, to connect through shared social activities. Youth Peer Groups offer a range of activites throughout to support connection – determined by the interests of the Group’s participants. This may include activities such as trivia, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, mini golf, comic creation, or bowling.
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Our newest group!
When: Weekly on Wednesdays during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Victoria Point, Redlands
Cost: $40 per session attended, $70 per community outing attended. Youth Peer Groups are invoiced on a monthly basis.Â
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To learn more about Redlands Youth Peer Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
When: Weekly on Fridays during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Stafford, Brisbane
Cost: $40 per session attended, $70 per community outing attended. Youth Peer Groups are invoiced on a monthly basis.Â
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To learn more about Stafford Youth Peer Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
When: Weekly on Thursday nights during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Cannon Hill, Brisbane (previously Carina Heights)
Cost: $40 per session attended, $70 per community outing attended. Youth Peer Groups are invoiced on a monthly basis.Â
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To learn more about Cannon Hill Youth Peer Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
When: Weekly on Wednesday nights during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: The Gap, Brisbane
Cost: $40 per session attended, $70 per community outing attended. Youth Peer Groups are invoiced on a monthly basis.Â
To learn more about The Gap Youth Peer Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
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When: Weekly on Wednesday nights during the school term, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Mango Hill, Moreton Bay
Cost: $40 per session attended, $70 per community outing attended. Youth Peer Groups are invoiced on a monthly basis.Â
To learn more about Mango Hill Youth Peer Group or register your interest to join, contact us through the form below!
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For the parents
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!