Peer Support Groups
We offer support groups for children, young adults, adults and parents.
About Our Support Groups
Social connection is so important. The benefits of being able to connect with similar, like-minded people and of feeling accepted and valued are enormous.
Our peer support groups provide a safe and friendly environment to meet others, share stories, form friendships and have fun. They provide a place where you can feel accepted by peers who really understand you.
They also provide an opportunity to learn more about being autistic,
discuss strategies to manage challenges and to celebrate your strengths and successes.
We currently facilitate the following peer support groups:
Adult Support Groups
Young Adult Support Groups
Youth Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Adult Peer Support Groups
Face to face
When:
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
From 7pm to 9pm
Where:
The Asperger Centre,
Unit 1, 16 Yarraman Place,
Virginia
Cost:
$15 per session
Zoom
When:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month
From 7pm to 9pm
Where:
Zoom meeting details emailed out prior
Cost:
$8 per session
Young Adult Peer Support Group
Our Young Adult Group is for young autistic adults aged from 18 years to 30 years and is run by experienced volunteer coordinators with lived experience. It is a safe place to meet other young Autistic adults and make friendships and share experiences.
Virginia (North Brisbane)
When:
Thursday fortnightly
6pm to 7.30pm
Where:
The Asperger Centre,
Unit 1, 16 Yarraman Place,
Virginia
Cost:
$20 per session – at centre
$10 per session – via Zoom
Youth Support Groups
Our Youth Groups are designed for young autistic people aged from 14 years to 18 years and are run by experienced volunteer facilitators many of whom have lived experience. It is a place for young people to be themselves whilst learning strategies to reduce anxiety, relate to others and form friendships. The groups meet every week during school terms for activities at the centre and some community activities, such as Ten Pin Bowling.
We currently have groups at:
Virginia (North Brisbane)
When:
Friday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (during School Terms)
Where:
The Asperger Centre,
Unit 1, 16 Yarraman Place,
Virginia
Cost:
$20 per session – at centre
$30 per session – in community
$8 per session – via zoom
Capalaba (Bayside)
When:
Thursday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (during School terms)
Where:
The Jeffrey & Geraldine Underhill Community Centre,
55-57 Degen Road,
Capalaba
Cost:
$20 per session – at centre
$30 per session – in community
$8 per session – via zoom
The Gap (West Brisbane)
When:
Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (during School terms)
Where:
St Marks Anglican Church Community Hall,
1073 Waterworks Road,
The Gap
Cost:
$20 per session – at centre
$30 per session – in community
$8 per session – via zoom
Parent Support Groups
They allow parents to remain responsible for their children for the duration of the activity whilst providing a forum to meet and share their experiences.
There is no cost if you have a child attending our Youth Group. Parents who do not have a child attending our Youth Group are welcome to attend with a small cost of $10 per session to assist with expenses.
Our parent group at Mt Gravatt is a self-help discussion group which meets monthly for coffee.
The parent support group details are:
Virginia (North Brisbane)
When:
Friday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm (during School Terms)
Where:
The Asperger Centre,
Unit 1, 16 Yarraman Place,
Virginia
Cost:
Free if you have a child attending youth group, otherwise $10 per session
Capalaba (Bayside)
When:
Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm (during School terms)
Where:
The Jeffrey & Geraldine Underhill Community Centre,
55-57 Degen Road,
Capalaba
Cost:
Free if you have a child attending youth group, otherwise $10 per session
The Gap (West Brisbane)
When:
Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm (during School Terms)
Where:
St Marks Anglican Church Community Hall
1073 Waterworks Road,
The Gap
Cost:
Free if you have a child attending youth group, otherwise $10 per session
Mt Gravatt
When:
Last Wednesday of every month (except December) from 9:30 – 11:30am
Where:
Various community locations in the Holland Park area
Cost:
Free