Autism Families Gold Coast
About this group: “Providing support for Autism families in the Gold Coast area. A safe place to share stories and successes, and have a positive impact on others. NOT the place to be negative but to provide support to those in needing a lift up. A place to come and pass on things that are helping us support our loved ones on the Spectrum.”

Autism Collective Gold Coast
About this group: “This group is a collective of knowledge-guidance and resources on the Gold Coast and surrounds. If you are a person with autism a parent a carer or support worker- share your knowledge and ask questions- we are a judge free zone. “

Gold Coast ADHD Support Group 
About this group: “This is a support group for parents/carers of children with ADHD, ADD, ODD, Tourette Syndrome/tics, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder who reside on or near The Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia.”

Autism Gold Coast: Adults ASD Social Group

About this group: “This Facebook Group has been set up to assist local Gold Coasters who are adults on the autism spectrum to connect with others on the same journey.”

Gold Coast ASD Families Chat Group
About this group: “This group is for families of the GOLD COAST REGION ONLY that have loved ones with ASD to interact, communicate, share, vent or organise meet ups/coffee times.”

Gold Coast ASD Parents

About this group: “Welcome to the Gold Coast ASD Parents group. Come and talk about your day, share something awesome you’ve learned, done or created, or just vent. Organise coffee and play dates with other Mummies and Daddies who understand.”

ADHD/ODD/ASD/SPD/Dyspraxia/Aspergers Gold/Tweed Coast Support Group
“This group was set up to provide a lifeline and support to parents/guardians of children/teens/adults diagnosed with ADHD and/or Oppositional Defiance disorder (ODD), Autism (ASD), Aspergers, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Dyspraxia. This aim is to support and share knowledge of the high/lows that come with it! Knowledge is Power. Please feel free to vent, ask questions/ share resources/services and seek non judgmental support from fellow members that know and get it!”

Reframing Autism is an Australian Autistic-led charity, reframing the understanding of Autism through education, resources and research. Their website contains a treasure trove of helpful resources, including courses, webinars, podcasts, research and even a Welcome Pack dedicated to supporting newly-diagnosed autistic individuals.

THEIR MISSION: “To transform the lives of Autistic people and those who care about them through resources, research and education. We want to change the frame through which society views Autism, so that Autistic people can flourish – authentically – to achieve genuine acceptance, inclusion and active citizenship.” 

Website: www.reframingautism.org.au