Social Skills Australia

Social Skills Australia Helping teens and adults make and keep friends and learn important social skills.

NEW THURSDAY YOUNG ADULT PEERS® GROUP — PLACES ARE LIMITEDOur new Thursday Young Adult PEERS® group is now open followin...
29/08/2026

NEW THURSDAY YOUNG ADULT PEERS® GROUP — PLACES ARE LIMITED
Our new Thursday Young Adult PEERS® group is now open following strong demand for our Tuesday program.

If you’ve been waiting for a session time that fits better with your schedule, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

One parent recently shared their experience after their 20-year-old son completed PEERS®:
⭐ “Our son gained so much confidence as the weeks progressed… Made some new friends along the way.”

They also described the program as “money well spent” and said their whole family gained useful strategies from taking part.

PEERS® helps young adults develop practical skills for:
🤝 Making and maintaining friendships
💬 Conversations and communication
🧩 Handling social challenges
❤️ Relationships and dating
🗣️ Navigating everyday social situations
👥 Ages 18–35
📅 Thursdays
⏰ 5:00pm–6:30pm AEST/AEDT
💻 Online via Zoom
📆 September 2026 intake
⏰ Places are limited, so don't leave it until the last minute.

👉 Apply now for the September intake. https://www.socialskillsaustralia.com.au/young-adult-program

“I want to make friends… I just don't know how.”Sometimes social situations can feel much harder than they look.You migh...
28/08/2026

“I want to make friends… I just don't know how.”
Sometimes social situations can feel much harder than they look.
You might struggle with:
💬 Knowing how to join a conversation
🤝 Making and maintaining friendships
📱 Knowing what to say in a text
🗣️ Handling disagreements
🎯 Knowing how to respond to teasing
❤️ Navigating dating and relationships
These are practical skills and practical skills can be learned and practised.
PEERS® gives young adults the opportunity to learn these skills, practise them with peers and receive coaching along the way.
Our NEW Thursday Young Adult group is now open.
👥 Ages 18–35
💻 Online via Zoom
📅 Thursdays, 5:00pm–6:30pm
👉 Find out more and apply today. https://www.socialskillsaustralia.com.au/young-adult-program

WE’VE RECEIVED A GOOGLE AWARD! 🌟We’re incredibly proud to have achieved a PERFECT 5-STAR RATING on Google! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐But this...
25/08/2026

WE’VE RECEIVED A GOOGLE AWARD! 🌟
We’re incredibly proud to have achieved a PERFECT 5-STAR RATING on Google! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
But this recognition isn’t really about the stars.
It’s about the families, parents, young people and young adults who have taken the time to share their experience with Social Skills Australia. ❤️
Every review, kind word and piece of feedback means so much to our team.
We’re passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop practical social skills, navigate friendships and relationships, and feel more connected to the people around them.
So, from all of us at Social Skills Australia…
THANK YOU! 🥰
Thank you for trusting us, supporting us and taking the time to share your experience.
Here’s to continuing to make a meaningful difference, one person at a time. 💙

Our NEW Thursday Young Adult PEERS® Group is now OPEN!Our Tuesday group filled quickly, and we’ve had families asking fo...
24/08/2026

Our NEW Thursday Young Adult PEERS® Group is now OPEN!
Our Tuesday group filled quickly, and we’ve had families asking for another option. So we've added a Thursday group by popular demand.
👥 Ages 18–35
📅 Thursdays
⏰ 5:00pm–6:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom
📆 September intake
Places are limited.
👉 If you've been waiting for a session time that works for you, this could be your chance to join PEERS®.
Book a free call now

One of the questions we get asked most often is - what does PEERS® actually look like in those first few weeks?If you ha...
13/08/2026

One of the questions we get asked most often is - what does PEERS® actually look like in those first few weeks?

If you have been considering enrolling for September and want a behind the scenes look before you commit, our latest blog walks you through exactly what to expect. From the structure of each session to what realistic progress looks like early on - this is a great place to start.

Because here is the thing. Success in week four does not look like your young person having a best friend. It looks like trying a new conversation skill. Speaking up in the group. Completing the homework. Those small wins are the foundation everything else builds on.

https://www.socialskillsaustralia.com.au/blog/what-to-expect-first-4-weeks-social-skills-program

We love hearing from PEERS® graduates. 💛One of our recent Young Adult participants shared this with us and it made our d...
12/08/2026

We love hearing from PEERS® graduates. 💛

One of our recent Young Adult participants shared this with us and it made our day.
This is exactly what PEERS® is designed to do. Not to change who someone is - but to give them tools they can choose to use.

Our September intake is nearly full .

We are so excited for September - and we are ready. 💛Our full facilitation team is in place, including Maria who is back...
09/08/2026

We are so excited for September - and we are ready. 💛

Our full facilitation team is in place, including Maria who is back from maternity leave and new facilitators joining us this round. Every group is led by Certified PEERS® Providers who are genuinely passionate about helping young people build confidence, friendships and real social connection.

If you would like to meet the team who will be supporting your family throughout the program, click here https://www.socialskillsaustralia.com.au/about

Here is where we are at for September. 👇🟢 Tuesday Adolescent Group - 2 places remaining🟢 Wednesday Adolescent Group - 3 ...
07/08/2026

Here is where we are at for September. 👇

🟢 Tuesday Adolescent Group - 2 places remaining
🟢 Wednesday Adolescent Group - 3 places remaining
🟢 Thursday Adolescent Group - 4 places remaining
🔴 Young Adult Group - Fully booked

Please note we have moved our Thursday group to an earlier 6:30pm start to better suit family schedules.

Enrolments close Monday 10 August. If any of these times work for your family, do not wait.
https://www.socialskillsaustralia.com.au/adolescent-program

This is your reminder. 📣Enrolments for our September 2026 PEERS® intake close this Monday 10 August, and we only have a ...
07/08/2026

This is your reminder. 📣
Enrolments for our September 2026 PEERS® intake close this Monday 10 August, and we only have a handful of spots left across our adolescent groups.

If you have been thinking about joining us, now is genuinely the time to take that first step. The first step is simply a free discovery call - just a conversation to find out if PEERS® is the right fit for your family.

https://www.socialskillsaustralia.com.au/adolescent-program

Has your autistic teen spent another school holidays on their own, without a single friend reaching out?As a parent it's...
21/07/2026

Has your autistic teen spent another school holidays on their own, without a single friend reaching out?

As a parent it's heartbreaking. And you know it's not because they don't want friends. They desperately do. They just haven't been taught how.

Well - it turns out 'how to make friends' is teachable. Because that's exactly what our PEERS® program does. This evidence-based program was developed at UCLA and is run in small online groups where teens and young adults learn real skills - starting conversations, joining in, handling disagreements - and practise them each week with people who get it.

⏰ Our September intake closes in 3 weeks - Monday 10 August. It's our final intake for 2026. Miss it, and the next opportunity is January. And our groups fill fast - once they're full, they're full.

And a heads-up: enrolling isn't instant. There's a chat with us, some paperwork, and a Zoom catch-up with your young person to make sure the group's a good fit. That takes a week or two - so if September's on your radar, this week is the week to start.

The first step is a free 20-minute Discovery Call. No pressure - just a chat to see if it's right for your family.

👉 Book via our website - just click 'Apply Now': https://www.socialskillsaustralia.com.au/adolescent-program

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