Social Skills Australia - Marcoola, Queensland

Tamara R.

The PEERS Program is a must do for ALL young people, teens and young adults - regardless of their ability. My son has autism and a moderate intellectual ability, yet these are skills everyone needs for effective communication and relationship building and which should be taught in schools. Rarely is this the case though, which makes the PEERS Program so essential to do. The Program has been skillfully engineered and researched and breaks every aspect into specific step by step processes. Plus it uses various modes of delivery to communicate the ideas, including videos that demonstrate and re-enforce the step by step processes. Its a super interactive and engaging program not only for the young people but also for the parents and social coaches.

Christine is amazing in her delivery of the program, she is passionate and has clearly implemented the whole program with her own family. She understands intimately where the young people are at and sensitively provides the guidance to all involved. I have completed many education programs at many levels and PEERS is absolutely a leader in its field. You will not be disappointed and will want to recommend it to everyone you meet - as do I. Make this a priority not only for your young person but for your whole family who will benefit from this amazing education. Thank you Christine for dedicating yourself to the delivery of this program in Australia. We are hugely grateful. Many Thanks Dr Tamara Read

Sophie T.

My 14yo daughter with autism has recently completed the PEERS program, the lessons are insightful and easy to understand. She has engaged well with the program and facilitator Chris and continues to grow her social skills! Even though she has finished we now have the resources and knowledge to continue developing her skills. We are very grateful to Chris and the PEERS program.

Madelein K.

This is a very informative course with regards to all Social Skills in any situation. This course should be available for all students at school and beyond. Christine is an excellent presenter/teacher. She is very passionate helping all young people with their Social Skills and answers any questions the parents might have. I highly recommend this course to anyone.

Terry B.

I was fortunate enough to take part in the online 16-week PEERS program in the latter half of 2024. The instructor Christine was relatable to those who are neurodivergent, professional and always ready to help. The other students were amazing and I left that course regretting not getting to know some of them better.

Rebecca W.

My son and I recently completed this course and we both wished we had found out about this program sooner. The content is current, factual and so helpful. A great resource to help navigate the social world. Would easily recommend this. Thank you Christine for assistance and time

Helen E.

My son is really enjoying the PEERS program offered by Social Skills Australia. He is already much more confident in approaching people within our larger family and social groups for meaningful conversations. His ability to talk over the phone has taken huge leaps! He is becoming increasingly aware of his own and others' body language and how it contributes to communication.
I am enjoying the parents meetings. Getting accurate feedback and insight into what the class is learning really helps me to encourage him and reinforce the lessons. I have had positive feedback from leadership in social groups he attends: it's positively affecting his behaviour and maturity. He is learning to be a leader rather than a follower! This course is changing his life!

Claire G.

My son (15) and I have just completed the PEERS course with Social Skills Australia and to say we have been impressed is an understatement. Chris has been the most amazing and engaging facilitator each week and there was not one week that my son did not want to attend. We found all the evidence based content so relevant and my son definitely went away with new found confidence and skills to be able to form and maintain new friendships and build on existing ones. To see his growth each week and to watch him putting these new skills into play outside the program has been life changing for us. If you have a socially motivated young person I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Thanks Chris!

Rita C.

Such an amazing course!! You're child will see positive changes straight away, (not after it's finished). And Christine facilitates in the most engaging and fun way, even us parents get so much out of it. Enrol today! It's so worth it.