Far North Queensland
Autism Queensland’s purpose-built Centre of Excellence Far North Queensland is located in Edmonton. We deliver services to children with a diagnosis of ASD and their families living in Cairns, Atherton, Innisfail, Weipa and surrounding areas. This team includes teachers and teacher aides, speech pathologists, occupational therapist, psychologist and social worker.
Group Programs
B-ME Club (12 - 15 years)
Individuals on the autism spectrum aged 15-17 years are invited to join our autism specialists for 10 weeks of self-discovery and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to develop new friendships in a safe environment, understand body changes and how to look after themselves (e.g. beauty, routines, puberty and hygiene) and learn about cyber safety.
Sessions are held weekly during school terms.
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B-ME Club (15 - 17 years)
Individuals on the autism spectrum aged 15-17 years are invited to join our autism specialists for 10 weeks of self-discovery and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to develop new friendships and explore different types of relationships, learn how to express themselves (e.g. beauty routines, personal presentation and hygiene), learn how to use social media safely and develop goals and planning for future aspirations (e.g. job readiness).
Sessions are held weekly during school terms.
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Movie Club (12 - 14 years)
A program for teenagers on the autism spectrum aged 12-14 years who enjoy movies and would benefit from practising their social skills in a small group setting. The program provides a friendly and supportive environment in which participants will enjoy movies together and then join in group discussions and activities around social skills.
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Movie Club (14 - 17 years)
A program for teenagers on the autism spectrum aged 14-17 years who enjoy movies and would benefit from practising their social skills in a small group setting. The program provides a friendly and supportive environment in which participants will enjoy movies together and then join in group discussions and activities around social skills.
Sessions are held weekly (Thursdays) from 3.00pm - 4.30pm
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Social Skills Program
Week-long, small group sessions for children aged 5–7 years that focuses on using the group environment to teach and reinforce a range of social skills including coping with stress and frustration, communicating and making friends.
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LEGO® Club
A program to develop the social and cooperative teamwork skills of children aged 7-10 years.
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Secret Agent Society (SAS) Social Skills Program
A revolutionary social skills program for children aged 8-12 years with social and emotional challenges. The Secret Agent Society (SAS) social skills program creates a fun, non-threatening environment in which children can learn the skills they need to become happy, well-adjusted and valued members of our society. This flexible program helps parents and professionals to improve children's emotional understanding and social skills.
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Other Services
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Autism Queensland Cairns
Far North Queensland Centre of Excellence
15–17 Marr Street, Edmonton QLD 4869
P. 07 4034 6600
E. cairns@autismqld.com.au