Who is Making Connections Toowoomba?
We’re a multi-disciplinary team delivering:
- Supportive, evidence-based group programs
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Caregiver training
to neurodivergent children, teens and young adults and their caregivers.
We Are a Neuroaffirming Practice
- We work with young people who identify as neurodivergent, such as autistic people, those with ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental variations.
- We see neurodiversity as a natural and valuable part of human diversity.
- We respect and value the unique neurological differences of each participant.
- We rejoice in the colour neurodiversity brings to our world.
- When teaching strategies, our goal is not to ‘fix’ or ‘cure’ participants — because they’re not broken.
As Our Mission states:
We aim to help neurodivergent youth make connections with like-minded peers and build strategies so they can interact within their world with greater comfort, connectedness, and confidence... and have a whole lot of fun along the way!
No Diagnosis? No NDIS? No Problem.
We work with self- and plan-managed NDIS participants – and we also welcome those without a diagnosis or funding. Simply enquire to see how we can support you and your family.
Group Programs
List of Services
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Social ClubsList Item 1
Interest‑based, small groups where young people make connections with like‑minded peers in a supportive space.
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Social CoachingList Item 2
Programs of support providing structured, naturalistic practice of real‑life skills within a safe peer group, guided by qualified facilitators.
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Social Skills ProgramsList Item 3
We offer PEERS® programs and other programs of support that include caregiver involvement, and are delivered to build conversation, friendship, and social problem-solving skills in a fun, authentic group-based context. For ages 4–6, primary-aged children, teens, and adults up to 30.
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Other Skills ProgramsList Item 4
Including Life Skills blocks, Sensory Programs, and Cooking Programs, delivered by our specialist team of professionals.
Individual & Family Support
List of Services
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Psychological ServicesList Item 1
Warm, evidence‑informed support for wellbeing, coping skills, caregiver support and social-emotional confidence. Testing and assessments also available.
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Occupational TherapyList Item 2
Practical, goal-focused support for daily living, sensory needs, and building independence, with assessments also available.
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Caregiver SupportList Item 3
Coaching and strategies caregivers and support networks can use at home, at work, school and in the community.
What our participants tell us they gain
Belonging
Finding like‑minded peers and feeling safe to be who they are.
Confidence
Increased comfort in conversations and social situations.
Practical strategies
Simple tools families can use beyond sessions.
"We are so grateful for MCT, the integrity of the team, the continued support, but most of all, your personalities and understanding, accepting and celebrating our kids!”
[Caregiver-2025]
Our Values
We believe our clients and families deserve nothing but the best. We value:
- Passion to make a positive difference to the lives of neurodivergent youth and their caregivers.
- Respect for each participant’s uniqueness.
- Commitment to helping our participants feels safe to be who they are.
- Excellence in all that we do.
- Warmth by genuinely caring about and enjoying the young people in our care.
- Community by bringing neurodivergent youth and their caregivers together to find their tribe and make lasting connections.
