Date-Ability is in Brisbane.
Next intakes: Summer, January 2027 & Term 1, March 2027
Meet other adults near you. Build the skills you need for friendships, dating and healthy relationships — all delivered by qualified counsellors.
Upcoming groups — starting January 2027
Summer groups run over 8 weeks (not the usual 11), plus the graduation social event. Pop-up groups keep their own format.
| Location | Day | Start date | Time | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast (Labrador) NEW | Tuesdays | 12 January | 10:00am–12:00pm | Spots available |
| Sunshine Coast NEW | Tuesdays | 12 January | 10:00am–12:00pm | Spots available |
| Chermside | Wednesdays | 13 January | 10:30am–12:30pm | Spots available |
| Gympie (pop-up — Thu & Fri over 2 weeks) NEW | Thursday & Friday | 12 February | 10:30am–2:30pm | Spots available |
| Cairns (pop-up — Tue & Wed over 2 weeks) NEW | Tuesday & Wednesday | 2 March | 10:30am–2:30pm | Spots available |
| Hervey Bay (pop-up — Thu & Fri over 2 weeks) NEW | Thursday & Friday | 5 March | 11:30am–3:30pm | Spots available |
| Online — join from home | Tuesdays | 19 January | 2:30–4:30pm | Spots available |
| Online — join from home | Thursdays | 21 January | 3:30–5:30pm | Spots available |
Prefer online? See online group dates →
Starting March 2027
These groups run for the full 11 weeks. Bundaberg and Rockhampton pop-ups are in April. We will add the dates soon.
| Location | Day | Start date | Time | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | Tuesdays | 23 March | 10:30am–12:30pm | Spots available |
| Caboolture | Tuesdays | 23 March | 2:30–4:30pm | Spots available |
| Coolangatta NEW | Tuesdays | 23 March | 10:00am–12:00pm | Spots available |
| Logan | Thursdays | 25 March | 10:00am–12:00pm | Spots available |
| Bundaberg (pop-up) NEW | Dates TBC | April | TBC | Register interest |
| Rockhampton (pop-up) NEW | Dates TBC | April | TBC | Register interest |
Find your local page: Ipswich · Caboolture · Coolangatta · Logan · Bundaberg · Rockhampton
- How long: 11 weeks + a graduation social event (Summer groups: 8 weeks)
- Who it's for: Adults 18+ with a disability, funded via the NDIS
- Group size: Small groups — a maximum of 12 people
- Facilitators: Qualified counsellors, based in QLD
What you'll learn
Foundations
Know yourself before you know someone else.
Etiquette & Communication
Talk, text and connect — in person and online.
Safety & Boundaries
Consent, red flags and staying safe online.
Sexual Health & Intimacy
The conversation no one else is having.
Ready to join? It's easy.
- Register your interest using the button below.
- We'll be in touch to confirm your spot and your NDIS funding.
- Meet your facilitator before Week 1 — a friendly 15-minute chat.
- Join the group and get started!
“Date-Ability is well presented — as a person who has autism it is well broken down so it can be understood on a variety of levels.”SamDate-Ability participant, QLD
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