We are Queensland’s peak autism body and largest autism organisation and provider of autism services and supports, dedicated to unlocking potential and creating opportunities for autistic people of all ages, since 1967. 

As Queensland’s Peak Body for autism, we lead advocacy, innovation, and service delivery, ensuring every autistic Queenslander has access to the support they need to thrive. Experience, insight, and knowledge gained since 1967 has led to effective state and national support services guided by a vision of a life of participation, opportunity, and choice. We drive systemic change, champion inclusion, and empower autistic people to reach their potential.

Through our collaborations with national and state reference groups, including the Australian Advisory Board on Autism, Australian Autism Alliance, Queensland Disability Advisory Council, Autism Cooperative Research Centre (Autism CRC), and the Autism Hub, we champion a world where autistic people are valued, empowered, and supported to live a life of participation, opportunity, and choice.

We operate Education & Therapy Centres across South-East Queensland, Central Queensland, Mackay-Whitsunday, and Far North Queensland, delivering services statewide face-to-face and online.

AQ’s extensive service offering includes allied health and diagnostic services, group and individual therapy (including early childhood interventions), an independent autism-specific school and distance education program, employment services, supporting living and community access supports, inclusion consultancy services, professional learning and parent education, and more!

AQ also serves the community with a selection of specialist supports under State and Federal government funding schemes, delivering bespoke, fully-funded programs across a variety of service areas including early childhood, education, employment, and other community supports for individuals and organisations.