Autism learning & development opportunities
Autism Queensland (AQ) delivers autism-specific workshops and webinars online and face-to-face, supporting autistic and neurodivergent people, their families, and the people, professionals, and organisations supporting them.
Practical, evidence-informed learning
Our workshops and webinars offer practical, accessible learning grounded in current research and evidence-informed practice. Sessions are co-designed with autistic people and informed by the expertise of autism specialists, with opportunities to ask questions, share perspectives and discuss practical applications. Our approach is guided by the following principles:
- Evidence-informed practice: We bring together high-quality research, professional expertise, and the values, strengths and preferences of autistic people and their families.
- Strengths-focused approaches: We recognise and build on individual strengths to support growth, autonomy, decision-making and self-advocacy.
- Respectful, neurodiversity-affirming practice: We recognise that people experience and interact with the world in different ways. Our sessions promote understanding, respect and inclusion, supporting the right of every person to belong and participate meaningfully.
- Safe and welcoming learning environments: We aim to create respectful, inclusive spaces where participants feel welcome to ask questions, share perspectives and learn.
- Co-designed with autistic people: Lived experience helps inform our learning content and approaches.
Designed for a range of audiences
- Autistic and neurodivergent people, their parents, carers, and family members.
- Allied health professionals (e.g. therapists, mental health practitioners and organisations, general practitioners etc).
- Education professionals (e.g. early childhood educators, teachers, teacher aides, school staff etc).
- Outside school hours care (OSHC) and vacation care staff.
- Disability and community support professionals (e.g lifestyle support workers, social workers, disability consultants etc).
- Employers, managers, organisations, and community groups.
- Others who work with or support autistic people of all ages and members of the community wanting to learn more about autism.
Please note: All sessions are subject to change and bookings are not confirmed until full payment is received. NDIS funding can no longer be used to pay for sessions. Cancellation policy and booking conditions apply, visit our policy page for full details.
Upcoming autism sessions
Our workshops and webinars cover a wide range of autism-related topics, from understanding autism and neurodiversity to communication, sensory differences, emotional regulation, relationships, and practical strategies for everyday life. Content varies per session and is tailored to suit a range of audiences.
On-demand webinars for kindergartens (fully-funded)
AQ’s fully-funded Kindergarten Inclusion Service is available to approved Queensland kindergartens (including state-delivered kindergartens). The service supports kindergarten teachers and educators to create inclusive learning environments for autistic and neurodivergent children through evidence-informed professional learning, practical resources, and on-demand support via webinars and a dedicated support phoneline.
Fully funded, interactive webinars are available to support kindergarten teams and each webinar includes additional resources to help educators put their learning into practice (webinar topics include: visual supports, group times, partnering with families, and transitions supports).
To learn more about these supports, contact us.
This service is proudly funded and supported by:
Positive Behaviour Guidance sessions for educators (fully-funded)
AQ’s fully funded Positive Behaviour Guidance (PBG) service is part of the Queensland Government’s Early Childhood Guidance Program. The service supports early childhood educators and teachers to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in using proactive, respectful and inclusive strategies to guide children’s behaviour.
Our interactive, evidence-informed workshops provide practical strategies to support children’s regulation, understand the needs underlying behaviour, build positive relationships and create safe, inclusive learning environments. Additionally, educators can access specialist consultant coaching and support, resources, and a dedicated support phoneline.
To learn more about these supports, contact us.
This service is proudly funded and supported by:
Past Autism Learning & Training Projects
Please note funding for these projects has now completed and no longer taking participants.
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Autism + Mental Health Project
The Autism + Mental Health project ran from 2020-2026, supporting better mental health care for autistic people. During this time the project team delivered funded workshops to more than 3032 mental health practitioners across Queensland, helping strengthen understanding and support for autistic people in community mental health settings. This project concluded on 30 June 2026.
This project received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
In additional to ticketed sessions, bespoke training packages for autism and mental health supports are still available. Please see our calendar of workshops and webinars for details or contact us for more information.
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Bespoke specialised learning
Our professional learning team can also deliver bespoke packages and workshops at your workplace, school or chosen venue, either online or in person. Sessions can be tailored to your audience, needs and learning objectives, providing opportunities to explore the complexities of autism and develop practical, strengths-focused strategies that can be applied in everyday settings.
For additional support with implementing strategies, individual follow-up sessions with an experienced facilitator or coach may also be available. To learn more about these supports, contact us.
