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Autism Queensland

Autism Queensland provides a comprehensive range of education, therapy and support services to assist autistic children and adults, their families, carers and others supporting and working with them.

There are many ways you can get involved with the Autism Queensland community! Discover more today and make your impact for autistic Queenslanders!

Take a look at our range of resources for autistic people, families, professionals, schools, workplaces, and more!

Explore our range of autism workshops, parent education sessions, professional development, educator training and other learning opportunities.

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Cairns

15–17 Marr Street, Edmonton QLD 4869

Located in the southern suburbs of Cairns, providing specialist autism services across Far North Queensland, Atherton, Innisfail, Weipa, and surrounding areas for people living, learning, and working in these communities.

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Announcement: Our previous secondary Cairns site (Cava Close, Bungalow) is no longer premised by AQ. All services are currently only being offered and delivered at our primary location in Edmonton. Contact us for more details.
This is a combination site that comprises our Autism Queensland (AQ) Cairns Education & Therapy Centre as well as our AQ School Cairns campus.
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Cairns Education & Therapy Centre

We provide a comprehensive range of education, therapy, and support services for autistic people of all ages, their families, and the professionals and communities supporting them. We also serve the community with a selection of specialist supports under funding schemes, delivering bespoke, fully-funded programs across early childhood, education, employment, and other community supports for individuals and organisations.

AQ School Cairns campus

AQ School is an autism-specific independent school providing small-group learning, personalised education, and collaborative interdisciplinary support for autistic students. The Cairns campus offers small classrooms, interactive learning equipment, therapy and wellbeing spaces, outdoor shaded playground and play areas, sensory equipment, quiet spaces, gardens, and more.

AQ School Cairns enrolment offerings & contact information

Our Cairns campus offers a full-time enrolment program and 2- and 3-day part-time enrolment programs (via shared enrolment with another accredited school or provider) for years Prep to 6. For current students and families, you can reach the AQ School Cairns administration team directly on:

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Autism Queensland acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging as we walk together towards participation, opportunity and choice.

 

Autism Queensland Limited is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and a registered NDIS provider. Learn more about AQ and the NDIS here.

We do not provide legal advice, crisis support, mediation, funding, or psychiatry. Call Triple Zero 000 if you or someone you know is in an emergency or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for crisis support.

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Autism Queensland Limited is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and a registered NDIS provider. Learn more about AQ and the NDIS here.

We do not provide legal advice, crisis support, mediation, funding, or psychiatry. Call Triple Zero 000 if you or someone you know is in an emergency or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for crisis support.