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Welcome to the Empower Autism community! Welcome to Empower Autism!

We are a well-established community organisation, working to empower Autistic people in SE Queensland and beyond.

🧡 Peer Groups, Self-Advocacy, Employment Mentoring
💙 Centering Autistic experiences and voices Empower Autism (Empower) is a well-established, not-for-profit organisation that provides information, support and capacity development services to autistic people, together with their paren

ts, carers and families. We are strong advocates of the benefits of peer led support and we value the active participation of those with lived experience of autism. We’ve grown from a volunteer-based organisation, established in 1994 by parents of children diagnosed with Autism. Today we have a team of 6 dedicated staff and approximately 40 volunteers who generously donate their time, experience and passion in assisting to run our programs and services. We believe that society thrives when diverse individuals, experiences, perspectives, and cultures are welcomed and celebrated. We envision a world where autistic people fully participate, contribute and succeed to their fullest potential with confidence and self-belief. We are committed to act with purpose and intention to:

• Champion diversity by building a community of board directors, staff and volunteers who are as diverse as the community we serve.
• Encourage open, transparent dialogue among diverse voices and perspectives to shape our services, programs, and workplace culture.
• Commit to inclusiveness of lived experience in all program design and development.
• Empower and support autistic people to improve their employment outcomes and social connectedness.
• Collaborate with employers to create a mutually supportive workplace. We will strive to continually celebrate and cultivate a diverse community, while working to enable positive social change for and with autistic people through programs based on inclusiveness, self-development, and self-advocacy.

24/08/2026

We’re heading to Redlands Fresh Futures!

We’re excited to be attending Redlands Fresh Futures at the Alexandra Hills Hotel on Wednesday 26th August from 9:00am 🥳🥳

Fresh Futures Inc is all about supporting people living with disability, and their support network, to access information, resources and opportunities to prepare and plan for the future they imagine.

The event brings together a range of organisations across employment, education, training, recreation, volunteering and disability support, all in a welcoming and supportive environment. There are also some fantastic Guest Presenters, like the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee, who will be discussing current employment opportunities in the Redlands and what's happening the local job market.

Whether you’re a young person planning your next steps, a parent or supporter, or simply wanting to find out what opportunities are available, come along and explore what a Fresh Future could look like for you.

Don't forget to come and say hello to Holly and Danielle, who will be there representing Empower Autism!

18/08/2026

Have you had a similar experience with uni?

Speaking personal (hi, it’s Riley again!): when I started uni, I knew I was AuDHD.
But since I had done well academically in high school, I didn't have any tools to advocate for myself or navigate challenging environments. So as soon as uni got hard, I got overwhelmed.

Since then, I've heard similar stories from countless other Autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent people 😅😅

These challenges don't mean we can't be successful in uni, but they do make things like inclusive education practices, as well as self-advocacy and self-care strategies, super important in maintaining an enjoyable education experience.

13/08/2026

Want to learn more about our AdvocatED program?

We’re hosting a webinar for the supporters of our attendees in the AdvocatED Self-Advocacy program, so you can better support their journey and grow your own skills along the way.

We know what an important role families, friends and allies play in a student’s journey to self-advocacy and self-empowerment ❤️

In our webinar, we’ll provide a brief outline of the tools and insights we cover in the Self-Advocacy student program, while also sharing strategies that you can use to support yourself and your loved one outside of class. Bring your questions, and we’ll be happy to answer!

🔗The webinar will be held online on Monday 31st of August at 6pm, and is free to attend. To join us, register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8tZfnmyMn4

23/07/2026

Sharing some more amazing news from our community 🥰🥰

On Saturday, 16-year-old Autistic author, Sophie, celebrated the launch of her debut novel, Shattered Realms, at Little Gnome Book Shop & Café in Wynnum.

It was a wonderful evening celebrating independent authors, creativity, and the incredible sense of connection that comes from a supportive community coming together.

Through her writing, Sophie is not only sharing an exciting fantasy world with readers, but also helping to increase understanding of autism and normalise living with motor and vocal tics. She is a wonderful example of how Autistic young people can pursue their passions, embrace who they are, and achieve amazing things when they are free to be themselves.

If you'd like to support a talented young local author, Shattered Realms is now available to purchase at Little Gnome

Congratulations, Sophie, on your incredible achievement!

21/07/2026

Our new Redlands Youth peer group met for the first time last week, and it went incredible!

The group pushed past the first-night-awkwardness and were still enthusiastically getting to know each other well past closing time.

Redlands Youth peer group already has such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere – and it’s only just beginning! We can’t wait to see where it goes, and to continue growing our new Redlands community 🥰

A massive thank you to everybody who joined us for our launch night.
To learn more about the Redlands Youth peer groups, email us at [email protected] or fill out the form on our website to register your interest to join: https://empowerautism.org.au/peergroups/youth/

16/07/2026

We love getting out into the community and connecting with our people 💙🧡

This year, through community events such as the Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo, as well as visits to local high schools, we've had the opportunity to meet with Autistic students and families, hear about their goals, and chat about building confidence for the future.

We're excited to continue those conversations at the upcoming Y Schools Career Expo at their Moreton Bay Senior Campus (Mango Hill) on 24 July 2026.

If you're attending, please come and say hello!

Danielle and Holly will be sharing information about our:

Empowered Pathways Employment Mentoring Program – supporting Autistic young people to explore career pathways, build workplace confidence, and work towards meaningful employment goals.

Youth Peer Groups – welcoming spaces where Autistic young people can connect with like-minded peers, share experiences, have fun, and feel comfortable being their authentic selves.

Whether you're a student thinking about your next steps, a parent looking for support or information for your young person, or an educator wanting to learn more about our programs, we'd love to meet you there!

14/07/2026

Achieving your employment goals isn’t a one size fits all approach.

So our Empowered Pathways program isn’t a one size fits all program!

Our Empowered Pathways mentors are eager to support your journey, whether you're...
Finishing school and preparing for your first job.
Looking for work after studying or taking time away.
Returning to employment after burnout, illness, caring responsibilities, or a career break.
Ready to build confidence, develop workplace skills, or explore what's possible.

Together, we can...

Discover your strengths and build confidence.
Explore career options and pathways.
Create or update your resume and prepare for interviews.
Develop practical workplace strategies, including energy accounting, organisation, planning, and routines that work for you.
Navigate workplace challenges with confidence.
Advocate for the supports and adjustments you need to thrive at work

Wherever you are on your employment journey, we're here to support you.

Empowered Pathways is available Australia-wide via online mentoring, with in-person sessions available throughout the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas.

To register your interest or find out more, fill out the form below!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/715kVLKmJn

06/07/2026

Happy NAIDOC Week! 🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍

This year, NAIDOC Week's theme is "Fifty Years of Deadly," celebrating the hard work and resilience of the Elders, community members, organisers and artists who have built the NAIDOC movement over the last 50 years.

NAIDOC Week celebrates and highlights the achievements, culture and history of First Nations peoples and encourages all Australians to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around them, by participating in NAIDOC events and activities.

As a community organisation, we aim to uplift the voices of our First Nations community members, both within the Autistic community and outside it.

The best way to support NAIDOC week is to get involved in First Nations events, so if you're located in Magandjin like us, consider visiting the Musgrave Park Family Fun Day this Friday July 10th . Or visit the official NAIDOC page to learn more about the week and find an event local to you!

03/07/2026

We're talking disability pride for July!

There are many different ways that Autistic people view not only their own identity, but the disability community as a whole. In your own journey, you might have even found yourself asking questions like; "Is Autism a disability?", "Why might I identify as disabled?", or "Am I disabled enough?"

In this post, we address questions like this by explore the core ideas of disability pride month, the value of celebrating your own identity, and how we as Autistic people fit into the conversation.

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Unit 6B/87 Webster Road
Stafford, QLD
4053

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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+61738652911

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https://linktr.ee/empowerautismqld

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