friendship in action - Confidence & Connection

Join from your home via Zoom 

  In each session, the participant will be part of a close-knit mini-group 

of students collaborating, with our leaders 

assisting and guiding teamwork interactions

 Every week we focus on developing a different social skill together

All Sessions run online

Student Sessions

8 x Sessions

90 minutes of engaging, interactive fun learning

Parent Sessions

2 x Sessions

 Each session consists of 2 hours of 

supportive training for parents. 

Session 1: 

Respect in Communication 

 Understand what respectful communication looks like in different situations.

Learn how tone, words and body language impact others.

Practice strategies for showing kindness, consideration and appropriate responses in conversations.

Session 2: 

The Importance of Small Talk & How to Start It  

  Understand why small talk is essential for building connections.

Learn three effective ways to start conversations.

Practice how to appropriately join group conversations in real-life situations.

Session 3: 

Reading Body Language & Facial Cues

 Identify engaged vs disengaged body language.

Recognise when someone is interested in a conversation.

Develop awareness of nonverbal communication to guide social decisions.  

Session 4: 

What Our Body Language Communicates

Understand how your own body language sends messages to others.

Learn how posture, eye contact and facial expressions impact first impressions.

Practice adjusting body language to appear more approachable and confident.

Session 5: 

Showing Interest in Other People

Learn practical ways to show interest during conversations.

Understand how this skill strengthens friendships and social success.

Practice asking follow-up questions and making relevant comments

Session 6: 

  Trying New Things & Embracing Change

Understand how trying new things supports social growth and opportunity.

Learn strategies to manage discomfort and uncertainty.

Build confidence through gradual exposure to new social experiences.

 Session 7: 

Maintaining Friendships

   Learn how to stay connected through texting and communication.

Practice inviting others to hang out and initiating plans.

Understand how to maintain friendships over time.

 Session 8: 

Changing Your Reputation

   Understand how reputations are formed and how they can change.

Learn strategies to build a positive and authentic social identity.

Recognise how consistent behaviour influences how others see us.   

Designed to be approved for NDIS self-managed or

 plan-managed families, who typically claim through NDIS.

To simplify the claiming process, you can consult with 

your plan manager or support coordinator.

Families not covered by NDIS can also participate by self-funding.

Fully Inclusive in the price

 All program sessions for your young person (8 sessions)

All parent training sessions (2 sessions)

All additional support, communication, etc. - everything included!

   Our session times vary based on participant's age group and interests. 

These sessions are thoughtfully designed to foster friendships, 

encouraging a positive experience for every participant, 

regardless of age or ability. 

 We use a range of autism-informed strategies to make the development of social, 

conversational and teamwork skills clear, practical and achievable.

Here’s how we support or students in building these skills 

in an autism-friendly way:

Provide clear structure by outlining routines, expectations 

and social norms—removing uncertainty and guesswork.

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 Break each skill down into simple, manageable steps, model them 

clearly and create a safe environment for practice. 

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Offer meaningful opportunities to apply new skills within the group 

and in everyday settings, including at home with a parent or supporter.

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Explain the “why” behind each skill, helping learners understand 

its purpose and real-world value.

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Acknowledge and celebrate progress at every stage —

recognising that every positive step forward matters..

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Use encouragement, humour and a strong sense of teamwork to 

make learning engaging while naturally building further social confidence.

  Participant has the option to:

1. Pause their course if necessary

2. Transfer to a different course if needed

You won't be charged for the entire course if the student needs to withdraw.

In most cases, our students quickly settle in and enjoy their sessions.

If adjustments are needed, we can transfer your young person to another 

small group, adjust session times, or assign them to a different instructor.

We understand that unexpected events can occur

sudden health issues, or difficult times for students / parents.

But rest assured, if things don't work out (though they usually do), 

you'll only be billed for the portion of the course your family attended 

prior to withdrawal