Voices of autistic young women in Jimboomba
8 Sep 2025
Autism Queensland (AQ) is launching a new project in the Jimboomba, Beaudesert, and Flagstone areas, designed to listen and learn directly from autistic young women (age 15-24) from these communities.
Connections for Young Women will focus on the real experiences of friendship, social connection, and community. We want to listen and learn from your real experiences. To do this, we are creating small, comfortable sessions where participants can share openly in a safe and supportive space.
Sessions will be held in Jimboomba, Beaudesert, and Flagstone areas (with the venues to be advised upon application). Additionally, online sessions may be held, subject to demand. Each session will be facilitated by autistic women, ensuring that lived experience is at the heart of every conversation. Sessions are:
- Small groups (up to 8 participants).
- Held in a supportive environment to share what works, what doesn’t, and what’s most meaningful to you.
- Facilitated by autistic women, for autistic women.
- Open to autistic women aged 15–24 living in Jimboomba, Beaudesert, and Flagstone.
- To be held initially face-to-face in late September, with follow up and online sessions planned for early 2026 (subject to demand).
There will be light refreshments provided at face-to-face sessions and a single $50 payment will be given to eligible participants for their time attending the session. Sessions are free to attend (not cost to participants). This is a short-term project, not intended to replace other therapy or support services. Place are limited and not guaranteed.
This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Government through Brisbane South PHN.
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