Therapy Groups
For Adults (18+ Years)
AQ offers a range of evidence-informed therapy groups for adults focusing on key elements including behaviour, developmental and social participation, friendships, daily living skills and more. These therapy groups are delivered in a safe and welcoming space.
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Our therapy groups are designed to meet the needs of participants and are delivered by members of our multidisciplinary team including educators, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and psychologists.
We encourage you to express your interest in a therapy group service even if there are no current offerings or availabilities as it will help us gauge whether to run new or additional therapy programs or introduce the group in new locations.
Please note that fees apply to AQ therapy groups and waitlists may apply. Not quite 18 years of age or looking for similar services for your children? Check out our therapy groups for school-aged children and adolescents (approx. 6-17 years) here or for younger children (approx. 0-7 years) here.
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Before submitting an enquiry for a service, please note that fees apply to AQ therapy groups.
Autism Queensland group program fees are charged under the Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living section of your NDIS Plan. If you do not have funding in this specific Support Category, please discuss with your NDIS Local Area Coordinator or phone the NDIS on 1800 800 110.
If you are a NEW client wanting to request a service or seeking more information please click here to fill out our online enquiry form.
If you are an EXISTING client wanting to request a service or seeking more information please click here to send us an email with details.
Group Formats & Waitlists
Group Formats
- Group formats may vary by location.
- Group age demographic may vary based on the needs of participants at time of group offering.
- Not all groups are available in all locations.
- Groups vary in duration throughout the year, including holiday periods. This may also vary by location.
Waitlists
Please note that waitlists may apply for some groups and that not all groups are available at all locations.
We encourage you to express your interest in a therapy group service even if there are no current offerings or availabilities as it will help us gauge whether to run new or additional therapy programs or introduce in new locations.
For questions regarding group formats and availabilities, please contact: [email protected].
Short-Term Groups
For adults 18 years and older.
AQ offers a range of short-term and holiday-period groups for adults focusing on key elements including behaviour, developmental and social participation, relationships and daily living skills designed to meet the needs of participants.
Important information:
- Please note fees apply to AQ therapy groups and waitlists may apply.
- Therapy groups are run in selected locations and throughout select times of the year only.
- We encourage you to express your interest in a therapy group service even if there are no current offerings or availabilities as it will help us gauge whether to run new or additional therapy programs or introduce the group in new locations.
AQ therapy groups are available at applicable AQ Centres across Queensland (Brisbane, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay and Cairns). Additionally, some groups may be offered in online format.
Allies & Adventures (Ft. Dungeons & Dragons®)
A popular role-playing game-based therapy group enabling friendship building and social development.
This therapy group gives participants the opportunity to build friendships and other social developments in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Participants will be supported by experienced mentors to practice their social and communication skills while enjoying role-playing sessions. They will learn to work as a team, including forming plans and problem-solving, engage in a variety of conversations, and above all, have an enjoyable time with their fellow role-players.
Whilst Dungeons & Dragons® is a popular game amongst participants, this group is not exclusively for those with experience with this game. We encourage and welcome other role-playing games that may be of interest to participants.
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
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B-Me Club
A therapy group designed around self-discovery and expression.
Participants will join our autism specialists & mentors in this therapy group structured around self-discovery and learning. Each participant will be supported to identify key goals they wish to work on and achieve across the program.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to express themselves. This may include but not limited to making new friends, makeup and clothing, and practicing conversation skills.
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
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Let's Talk Dating
Learn some of the key skills about dating.
This group focuses on topics such as; initiating a conversation, asking someone on a date, understanding tone of voice and much more. Group discussions are facilitated by a therapist and participants will use a workbook to keep track of topics, and will have access to specialised videos to facilitate learning.
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
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Make A Meal Of It
Facilitated to help autistic adults build capacity for an independent life.
This group aims to help develop independence and daily living skills through activities including; cooking, budgeting, shopping and social participation.
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
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On-The-Go
For those wanting to learn more about using public transport and how to plan for the unexpected.
Participants will learn more about train, taxi, bus travel and more. Participants will have lots of opportunities to use public transport with support from our staff. Participants will learn about public transport etiquette and safety, how to plan a journey, back up plans and how to plan for the unexpected.
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
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PEERS® for Adults
PEERS® is an evidence-based intervention group for motivated adults.
An evidence-based intervention group for motivated young adults interested in learning skills to make and keep friends, participate in social settings, and develop romantic relationships.
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
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Social Connections
Scaffolded around opportunities to meet new people and develop social participation skills.
This therapy group is delivered by specialist therapists and educators. Participants will take part in structured individual and group activities focused around participant goals and may include; meeting new people, making friends, communication and sharing interests, relationships/dating and more.
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
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Studio G
Are you interested in creative arts and digital media? This might be the group for you!
Studio G members participate in an exploration of various creative arts and digital media areas including game development, animation, short film making, photography, and/or creative writing.
The Studio G community provides participants with a supportive and creative space to develop a range of skills including building confidence in their own potential to achieve goals through working on creative passions, being part of a group, engaging and collaborating with others, and considering and planning for the future (e.g. study, employment, independent living, etc.).
Watch: Studio G Video
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
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The Hangout
Are you interested in planning and preparing a meal with others, playing board games, using public transport, visiting local places in the community or just hanging out with like-minded people?
This is a group for adults wanting to connect with others and develop skills that can help lead an independent and healthy life.
As part of this group participants will have an individual welcome meeting before commencement to share interests, strengths and support and guide their goals. This group will provide opportunity to meet new people, have conversations and play games, plan group activities and budget for outings, prepare and cook light meals together and more.
We welcome expressions of interest at any time for this group.
Vacancies are available for this therapy group:
- AQ Gold Coast, Thursday 25 January – 11 April, (recurring weekly on Thursdays), (2:00pm – 4:00pm) for ages 18+.
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