Autism Gold Coast

30/11/2025

Is being autistic a vulnerability factor for developing PTSD?

29/11/2025

☕️ 🔔 🎄 🎅🏽 ✨ THIS WEDNESDAY is the last morning Coffee'n'Chat time this year at Autism GC's cottage in Cascade Gardens parkland Broadbeach from 10am - 12noon.

Drop the kids at school and come join us, meet others, make connections with others who get ASD. A time to share and a time to support. Meetings will resume in February 2026.

We welcome parent and carers of all ages and stages of the journey, individuals on the spectrum and their supporters to our meetings.
Bring a plate to share or a gold coin. Children welcome.
For more info, email [email protected] or ring Shannon on 0480 275 582
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/coffee-chat-meetings/
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/where-we-meet/

29/11/2025

🧠 THIS SUNDAY! Spectrum Social Squad, Social Sunday 🧠

We’re almost ready for another fun, relaxed afternoon together and it’s happening this Sunday, 30 Nov | 1–3 PM at the Autism Gold Coast Cottage, Broadbeach.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s already RSVP’d we can’t wait to see you there!

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, this is your reminder to do it now. Spots are almost full, and once they’re gone… they’re gone.

This month we also have the ACE Active Sports team joining us with some activities for anyone who wants to jump in and try something new.

Bring your favourite snacks, games, or your own activities like LEGO, puzzles, or crafts. It’s a calm, neurodivergent-friendly space for Autistic adults (18+).

And it’s free.

⚠️ Last chance to RSVP. Don’t miss your spot.
👉 www.spectrumsocialsquad.com
Email: [email protected] (New Email)

See you Sunday for good vibes, connection, and a fun afternoon together.

Spectrum Social Squad, A safe, peer-led social group for Autistic adults on the Gold Coast. Join inclusive events, build connections, and have fun—hosted by Neurodiverse staff. Psychosocial Recovery Coaching and peer support available. NDIS Social and Community Participation.

26/11/2025

☕️ 🔔 🎄 🎅🏽 ✨ NEXT WEDNESDAY is the last morning Coffee'n'Chat time this year at Autism GC's cottage in Cascade Gardens parkland Broadbeach from 10am - 12noon.

Drop the kids at school and come join us, meet others, make connections with others who get ASD. A time to share and a time to support. Meetings will resume in February 2026.
We welcome parent and carers of all ages and stages of the journey, individuals on the spectrum and their supporters to our meetings.
Bring a plate to share or a gold coin. Children welcome.
For more info, email [email protected] or ring Shannon on 0480 275 582
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/coffee-chat-meetings/
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/where-we-meet/

18/11/2025

💥 Last EVENING meeting for 2025 👈

☕️ TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY is the evening Coffee'n'Chat meeting at Autism GC's cottage in Cascade Gardens parkland Broadbeach from 7 - 9pm.
Come join us, meet others, make connections with others who get ASD. A time to share and a time to support. We welcome parents and carers of all ages and stages of the journey, individuals on the spectrum and their supporters to our meetings.
Bring a plate to share or a gold coin.
For more info, email [email protected] or ring Shannon on 0480 275 582
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/coffee-chat-meetings/
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/where-we-meet/

17/11/2025

☕️ THIS WEDNESDAY is the evening Coffee'n'Chat meeting at Autism GC's cottage in Cascade Gardens parkland Broadbeach from 7 - 9pm.
Come join us, meet others, make connections with others who get ASD. A time to share and a time to support. We welcome parents and carers of all ages and stages of the journey, individuals on the spectrum and their supporters to our meetings.
Bring a plate to share or a gold coin.
For more info, email [email protected] or ring Shannon on 0480 275 582
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/coffee-chat-meetings/
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/where-we-meet/

15/11/2025

I was honoured to co present with Tony at the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025 in Perth, hosted by Autism Western Australia. Our presentation, Embracing Neurodiversity as a Child, highlighted practical ways to support children in understanding their strengths. In this photo Tony is showing a video he created to demonstrate how to use our new All About Neurodiversity Cards with his granddaughter, aged twelve. These cards were developed in collaboration with our dear friend and colleague, Kathy Hoopman, author of All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum and many well loved books for neurodivergent children.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to Autism WA for hosting such an important event.
You can find the All About Neurodiversity Cards through Woodslane: https://woodslane.com.au/products/9781805010388

15/11/2025

Download the School Can't resources: amaze.org.au/support/resources/school-cant-resources-for-parents-carers-and-teachers/

Live from Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025! 🏫🩵

Two of our Amaze-ing staff are presenting on School Can’t, a set of resources funded by the Victorian Department of Education.

These include a video and two written guides designed to help parents, carers, and teachers:
✨ Recognise early signs of School Can’t
✨ Understand what support is needed
✨ Implement practical strategies to help students thrive

If you're interested to learn more, check out the resources via the link in comments below 👇

14/11/2025

A Mental Health First Aid course is being offered to families for FREE by Get Real Institute and delivered at our Autism GC cottage on Friday 21 November 2025 (9am-5pm with online modules prior). 👉 Register NOW! 👈

This is a 1-day in person event on the Gold Coast, designed to equip our carers and parents with the necessary skills to provide support to both adults and young people experiencing mental health challenges. The training will cover topics such as identifying warning signs, providing initial help, and guiding people to appropriate resources. This is a blended program and will have one day in person, and 3 - 5 hours of online learning modules that will be assigned to you a few days before the program.

Delivered by Get Real Institute, proudly supported by Carer Gateway. Carer Gateway is a national support service funded by the Australian Government delivered across Queensland by Wellways and its partners.

Should you have any further questions about this one-day face-to-face course offering, please contact the course facilitator via email or phone: [email protected] 0421707575

👉 BOOK NOW for the LOCAL event on FRIDAY 21 November 2025, at Autism GC cottage, Cascade Gardens parkland, BROADBEACH:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1755507202299?aff=oddtdtcreator

www.getrealinternational.com / www.getrealinstitute.com

14/11/2025

☕️ NEXT WEDNESDAY is the last evening Coffee'n'Chat meeting for 2025 at Autism GC's cottage in Cascade Gardens parkland Broadbeach from 7 - 9pm.

Come join us, meet others, make connections with others who get ASD. A time to share and a time to support. We welcome parents and carers of all ages and stages of the journey, individuals on the spectrum and their supporters to our meetings.
Bring a plate to share or a gold coin.
For more info, email [email protected] or ring Shannon on 0480 275 582
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/coffee-chat-meetings/
https://autismgoldcoast.com.au/where-we-meet/

09/11/2025

A Mental Health First Aid course is being offered to families for FREE by Get Real Institute and delivered at our Autism GC cottage on Friday 21 November 2025 (9am-5pm with online modules prior). 👉 Register NOW! 👈

This is a 1-day in person event on the Gold Coast, designed to equip our carers and parents with the necessary skills to provide support to both adults and young people experiencing mental health challenges. The training will cover topics such as identifying warning signs, providing initial help, and guiding people to appropriate resources. This is a blended program and will have one day in person, and 3 - 5 hours of online learning modules that will be assigned to you a few days before the program.

Delivered by Get Real Institute, proudly supported by Carer Gateway. Carer Gateway is a national support service funded by the Australian Government delivered across Queensland by Wellways and its partners.

Should you have any further questions about this one-day face-to-face course offering, please contact the course facilitator via email or phone: [email protected] 0421707575

👉 BOOK NOW for the LOCAL event on FRIDAY 21 November 2025, at Autism GC cottage, Cascade Gardens parkland, BROADBEACH:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1755507202299?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣 Get Real are also offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid course which is fully online on THURSDAY 13th November. There may be some positions available, so contact: [email protected] 0421707575

www.getrealinternational.com / www.getrealinstitute.com