PEERS® Programs
Building friendships, confidence and making connections with likeminded people.
PEERS® Programs are neuroaffirming, evidence-based social skills programs that teach practical strategies to help you learn to make and keep quality friendships.
The programs are not about changing who you are - they are about giving you tools and choices to build genuine relationships with like-minded people.
MCT's PEERS® Programs
Registrations open for 2027.
Places limited to ensure small, supportive groups.
PEERS® for
Preschoolers
For parents of children aged 4-6
Parent coaching programto help children build friendships skills. A small, supportive group of four parents, with support from an experienced PEERS® facilitator. Children do not attend. Live online, from the comfort of home.
PEERS® for
Teens
Ages 14-18 years
Teen & Parent Program learning practical skills for making and keeping friends, having conversations, joining groups and handling disagreements, teasing and tricky social situations.
PEERS® for
Young Adults
Approx. 18-30 years
Young Adult & Social Coach Program learning practical skills for quality friendships, navigating conversations, organising get-togethers, handling conflict and exploring dating and romantic relationships.
PEERS® for Adults Friendship Series
Ages 30+
Two practical four-session blocks for adults who want to better understand quality friendships, build conversation skills and learn how to find, make and keep like-minded friends. No social coach is required.
How to Get Started
STEP 1: EXPRESS INTEREST
Click the link below to email us and request a comprehensive information sheet.
*Please let us know which program/s you are interested in.
STEP 2: HAVE A CHAT
Click the link below to book in a FREE discovery call.
*This way we can discuss the program in more detail and answer any questions you might have.
STEP 3: CONFIRM ENROLMENT
We send the relevant enrolment forms and service agreement to confirm your place.
*NDIS information is also available upon request.
Why families & individuals choose PEERS®
Evidence-based
Over two decades of robust research supporting the outcomes of the programs, not only in the short term but also long term gains.
Practical strategies
Simple, everyday tools that work in the real world.
Supportive, neuroaffirming
Taught in naturalistic small group contexts with likeminded people - with experienced, qualified and professional facilitators.
Meet Your Facilitator
Fiona Goodall is a Specialist Educator (BEd., MSpEd.), Autism Consultant and Certified PEERS® Facilitator with more than 20 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children, teenagers and young adults, as well as their families.
Fiona has been delivering PEERS® programs for several years across a range of formats and age groups. Following strong interest and consistently positive feedback from participants and families, she is now expanding these opportunities to include online programs and friendship-focused programs for adults aged 30 and beyond.
Fiona brings a warm, practical and neuroaffirming approach to PEERS®. Her focus is not on changing who someone is, but helping neurodivergent participants and their support network understand relationships, connect with like-minded people and build the strategies and confidence to develop quality friendships. They deserve no less.
