Interest-based groups for connection, confidence and fun

Our Social Clubs are supportive, small-group spaces where neurodivergent young people meet like‑minded peers and practise social communication in natural ways. Clubs are carefully planned and fully facilitated by qualified staff yet are not explicit teaching programs. If you’re after structured teaching with caregiver sessions and progress measures, see Social Skills Programs or Other Skills Programs.

Tweens and Teens

The Colour Collective

Grades 6 to 9



Art & Craft Social Clubs for Neurodivergent Youth

These are creative, welcoming spaces for young people with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, or similar traits.


It’s all about making friends, exploring creativity, and having fun—with no pressure to be perfect.

Each session has:

  • A new art or craft project to take home
  • Time to connect and belong
  • Qualified facilitators to guide and support everyone


This isn’t just a drop-in session—each activity is planned and prepared so you can relax and enjoy yourself.


Details

Colour Collective for Grades 6–9

  • Tuesdays (fortnightly): 3:45pm–5:45pm
  • Saturdays (fortnightly): 9:00am–11:00am


Want more info?
Email fiona@makingconnectionstoowoomba.com.au for a full info sheet with costs and details.

Expression of Interest Form

The Build Club

Grades 7 to 10


The Build Club – Social Club for Neurodivergent Tweens & Teens Who Love to Build

The Build Club is a friendly, hands-on space for young people with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, or similar traits to connect through LEGO, construction, and creative problem-solving.


It’s all about making friends, working together, and having fun—in a safe, structured environment.


Each session has:

  • LEGO and construction challenges to inspire creativity
  • Time to connect and collaborate
  • Facilitator to guide and support everyone


This isn’t just free play—each activity is planned and prepared to encourage social connection, teamwork, and creativity.


Details

Tweens & Teens (Grades 6–9)

  • Mondays (fortnightly): 3:45pm–5:15pm


Want more info?
Email fiona@makingconnectionstoowoomba.com.au for a full info sheet with costs and details.

Expression of Interest Form

Teen Tech Club

Grades 8 to 10


The Tech Club – Social Club for Neurodivergent Teens Who Love Tech

The Tech Club is a safe, welcoming space for neurodivergent teens with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, or similar traits to connect over their love of gadgets, gaming, and all things tech.

It’s all about sharing interests, co-playing, and building social confidence—in a fun, structured environment with low pressure environment.


Each session has:

  • Time to explore and talk tech with like-minded peers
  • Opportunities for co-play and shared gaming
  • Qualified facilitator to guide and support everyone


This isn’t just solo screen time—sessions are designed so participants feel included, valued, and supported and can interact in whatever way they feel comfortable.


Details

Teens (Grades 7–10)

  • Tuesdays (fortnightly): 5:30pm–7:30pm


Want more info?
Email fiona@makingconnectionstoowoomba.com.au for a full info sheet with costs and details.

Expression of Interest Form

Epic Board Game Club

Ages 14+

Epic Board Games Club – Social Club for Neurodivergent Teens & Young Adults

Epic Board Games Club is a relaxed, welcoming space for young people with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, or similar traits who enjoy strategy, creativity, and connecting through games.

It’s all about learning new games, sparking connection, and having fun together—whether you’re brand new to tabletop games or already a keen player.


Each session has:

  • A different board or card game to explore
  • Fun challenges to break the ice and get everyone involved
  • Qualified facilitators to guide and support everyone


This isn’t just casual gaming—each activity is planned and prepared to encourage connection, creativity, and teamwork.


Details

Teens & Young Adults

  • Mondays (fortnightly): 4:00pm–6:00pm


 Want more info?
Email fiona@makingconnectionstoowoomba.com.au for a full info sheet with costs and details.

Expression of Interest Form

Older Teens & Young Adults

Art Circle

Older Teens

Young Adults

Art & Craft Social Clubs for Neurodivergent Youth

These are creative, welcoming spaces for older teens and young adults with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, or similar traits.


It’s all about making friends, exploring creativity, and having fun—with no pressure to be perfect.

Each session has:

  • A new art or craft project to take home
  • Time to connect and belong
  • Qualified facilitators to guide and support everyone


This isn’t just a drop-in session—each activity is planned and prepared so you can relax and enjoy yourself.


Details

Art Circle

  • Fridays (fortnightly): 12.30pm to 2.30pm
  • Saturdays (fortnightly): 9:00am–11:00am


Want more info?
Email fiona@makingconnectionstoowoomba.com.au for a full info sheet with costs and details.

Expression of Interest Form

The Meeting Place

Older Teens & Young Adults

The Meeting Place – Social Club for Neurodivergent Teens & Young Adults

The Meeting Place is a friendly, supportive space for young people with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, or similar traits to connect, grow, and thrive with like-minded peers.

It’s perfect for those who find it hard to meet similar-aged, likeminded, people or who feel anxious in social situations.


Each session has:

  • Group games and fun activities
  • Paired projects and creative challenges
  • Occasional community outings to explore new experiences
  • Qualified facilitators to guide and support everyone


This isn’t just a casual meet-up—each session is carefully planned, prepared and facilitated to create the best group dynamics and help everyone feel included and comfortable being themselves.


Teens & Young Adults

  • Fridays (fortnightly): 9.30am to 11.30am
  • Fridays (fortnightly): 12:30pm–2:30pm


Want more info?
Email fiona@makingconnectionstoowoomba.com.au for a full info sheet with costs and details.

Expression of Interest Form

Frequently Asked Questions

The difference between quality Social Skills Or Coaching Programs and Social Activities

There are a lot of social skills programs and activities on the market. 


Some programs are backed by solid scientific research, while with others, facilitators use evidence-informed strategies that have been endorsed by the research. Some may not necessarily be research or evidence-based but could be working for your young person. 


But how do you know which is which? 


Most caregivers simply do not have the time nor energy to sift through the information avalanche and know which programs are worth the investment, both of their finances and their time. This is why evidence-based Social Skills Programs are so important. 

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What are Evidence-based Skills Programs?

An evidence-based program is one that:

  • Has been rigorously evaluated using scientific methods
  • Evaluated by people other than the program designer 
  • Research has been published in good quality, peer-reviewed journals
  • Has demonstrated effectiveness with a high number of participants
  • Is proven to deliver the desired outcomes of the program

However, in the world of ‘social skills programs’ and activities, there are many that have not been adequately evaluated, and as a result, cannot be deemed ‘evidence-based’ or proven to use ‘evidence-informed’ methods. Yet the good news is, there are some programs that have. These are the programs and approaches Making Connections Toowoomba is committed to providing. 


So that we deliver what we promise, our ‘Social Skills Programs’ will:

  • be supported by research, which you can review if required
  • involve pre- and post- testing to measure outcomes
  • include a model of parent-caregiver coaching

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