Gold Coast Teens Social Group - NDIS Social Group for Teens

Finding the right social group for teenagers with disability can be difficult. Many teens want connection, friendships, and fun, but traditional social settings can feel overwhelming, unstructured, or unsafe.

Our Gold Coast Teens Social Group is a weekly NDIS social group for teenagers aged 12 to 18. It is designed to support social confidence, communication, and genuine friendships in a calm, structured, and inclusive environment.

Run every Saturday during the school term at our Hub in Nerang, this NDIS social group on the Gold Coast combines routine, choice, and meaningful connection in a way that feels safe, age appropriate, and empowering.

A Supportive NDIS Social Group on the Gold Coast for Teens

This program supports teenagers with autism, intellectual disability, and psychosocial disability who want to connect with others but benefit from structure, guidance, and understanding staff.

With a small group size and a 1:2 support ratio, every participant is seen, heard, and supported. Teens are encouraged to be themselves, try new things, and build friendships without pressure.

This is not a drop in hangout. It is a structured NDIS social group on the Gold Coast that supports social skills, decision making, communication, and independence in real world settings.

What Happens at Our Teens Social Group?

Each session is planned with the group and changes regularly based on shared interests. Teens are involved in choosing activities, which helps build confidence, ownership, and motivation.

Activities may include:

• Group games and friendly competitions

• Cooking and preparing shared meals

• Creative projects and art days

• Bowling, parks, or supported community outings

• Movie afternoons at the Hub

• Team challenges and problem solving activities

The focus is always on connection, inclusion, and enjoyment, while gently building everyday social and life skills.

Why NDIS Social Groups Matter for Teenagers

The teenage years are a critical time for developing identity, confidence, and social skills. For many young people with disability, social isolation can increase during adolescence, particularly when school environments feel challenging.

A well run NDIS social group on the Gold Coast can provide:

• Safe opportunities to practise social interaction

• Support to build friendships and communication skills

• A sense of belonging and routine

• Increased confidence in group settings

• Positive experiences outside the home

Our Teens Social Group meets teens where they are, without forcing participation or overwhelming expectations.

Program Details

This weekly group runs during the school term and is open to teenagers aged 12 to 18.

When: Every Saturday

Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm (Times are flexible, come for as little or as long as you like!)

Where: The Hub, Nerang on the Gold Coast

Support Ratio: 1:2

Group Size: Maximum 8 participants

Funding is claimed from Core Supports at the Saturday 1:2 Community Access rate, with centre capital costs. Meals, snacks, and standard activity costs are included unless otherwise advised.

Who This NDIS Social Group Is For

This NDIS social group on the Gold Coast is suitable for teenagers who:

• Want to make friends but find social settings challenging

• Benefit from routine and predictable environments

• Enjoy games, food, creative activities, and shared experiences

• Need support with confidence, communication, or emotional regulation

• Want a safe place to belong

A Calm, Inclusive Approach to Teen Social Support

We know that social groups do not need to be loud or chaotic to be fun. Our approach is neuro affirming, trauma informed, and flexible.

Teens can join in fully, take breaks when needed, or choose quieter activities without judgement. Support is always responsive, respectful, and paced to the individual.

Our goal is simple. To create an NDIS social group on the Gold Coast where teens feel comfortable being themselves while building skills that support everyday life.

If you would like to learn more about our Teens Social Group or check current availability, visit our Groups page or contact our team.

📍 Based on the Gold Coast