Evidence Based Programs

GC Therapy Hub

Evidence-Informed Programs

Therapist-led social skills development that helps autistic children, teens and young adults build practical skills and confidence in everyday life.

Why GC Therapy Hub?

We are a neuro-affirming allied health practice on the Gold Coast. Our therapy-based programs focus on emotional regulation, communication, social inclusion and participation in the community. Participants practise skills in structured groups and apply them in real-life settings.

Build practical skills

Develop communication, coping and social decision-making skills in ways that reflect each participant’s goals.

Connect with others

Support peer connection and community participation while reducing social isolation.

Practise in real life

Apply strategies during group activities and community outings, with support and coaching in the moment.

Work towards individual goals

Programs are designed with capacity-building goals in mind, including goals relating to daily living and social and community participation.

How our team supports participants

Social Workers, Counsellors, Autism Consultants and Support Workers bring different skills to each participant’s emotional, social and practical support.

Social Workers

Social Workers consider the person alongside their family, social and community context. They guide social skills development, emotional regulation, coping strategies, advocacy and resilience, helping participants use skills where they matter.

Counsellors

Counsellors offer a safe space to process experiences and practise everyday regulation skills. Support may include grounding, breathing techniques, reframing thoughts and applying coping strategies at school, at home and in the community. Their practical coaching can complement psychological care when needed.

Autism Consultants

Autism Consultants help participants and families understand an autism diagnosis in practical terms, navigate supports and use strategies at home and in the community. They provide education and coaching that supports regulation without requiring participants to mask who they are.

Working together

Our team shares perspectives across emotional, social and practical needs so programs can be tailored to the participant and their goals.

Therapy-based, capacity-building programs

Our programs are therapist-led, evidence-informed and goal-focused. Skills are introduced in structured settings, then practised in everyday environments such as cafés, bowling venues and other community activities.

What we practise

  • Communication and peer interaction
  • Emotional regulation and coping with overwhelm
  • Decision-making, flexibility and independence
  • Participation in groups and community activities

How we support learning

  • Participant-led, strengths-based activities
  • Supported practice in real-world settings
  • Strategies for authentic participation without masking
  • Collaboration across the support team

Progress that matters in everyday life

The supplied program information describes social skills group training as supporting communication, social understanding, regulation and community participation. We focus on practical signs of progress, such as growing confidence with peers, managing emotions during outings and making decisions within a group.

Examples of our programs

PEERS® programs

Structured social learning focused on friendships, communication and, in relevant programs, workplace readiness.

Teen Socials

Community outings that provide opportunities to practise flexibility, confidence and independence.

Friday Social Hub

Interest-based group activities that support peer connection, self-expression and regulation.

Minecraft and Dungeons & Dragons groups

Structured, creative spaces to practise teamwork, communication and regulation.

School Holiday Programs

Therapeutic excursions and activities that offer opportunities to keep practising skills during school breaks.

Why this matters for NDIS participants

Structured, therapist-led social skills development can help participants work towards goals for social connection, independence and community participation. Our team can discuss how a program relates to a participant’s individual NDIS plan and applicable support categories.

Find the right program

Contact GC Therapy Hub to discuss your goals and the programs currently available.