Neurokindred

14/03/2026

🌸One of the unique intersectional experiences that is barely recognised by society or research is that of late-in-life identification-Autistic Elders. After a life time, to discover this core and essential understanding of yourself is truly a unique experience that requires ‘safe-enough’ spaces with neurokin for sharing and support.

🌸At Neurokindred we run an online peer support group and an online discussion group specifically for Autistic Elders.

This week is:
⚔ Age of Valor: Autistic Elders (50+) Peer Support Group
When: Wednesday 18th March
Time:
6.00pm - 7.30pm (AEST - QLD)
7.00pm - 8.30pm (AEDT - NSW, Vic, Tas)
6.30pm - 8.00pm (ACDT - SA)
5.30pm - 7.00pm (ACST - NT)
4.00pm - 5.30pm (AWST - WA)
Cost: Free*
Co-facilitators: Karen Noble & KJ Wiseheart
Queries: linda@neurokindred.com
Book online: https://www.neurokindred.com/bookings

🌸We are also always collating ‘The Autistic Elders Anthology’ -a ‘memory chest’ style collection of reflections, poetry, commentary & other wordings & art that illustrate the different and unique experiences of Autistics who discover their neurodivergence later in life.

🌸We are committed to amplifying the voices of Autistic Elders and their experiences-please contact us if you would like to submit a piece.

*All Neurokindred Peer Groups are Autistic-led, lived experience centred and free of charge. We are delivering some of our peer support programs with the NDIA Peer Support and Capacity Building Grant for the NDIA.

14/03/2026

🧱Building Wellbeing: Lego and construction kits SpIns group for Autistic adults with Karen K

When: Tuesday 17th March
6.00pm - 7.00pm (AEST - QLD)
7.00pm - 8.00pm (AEDT - NSW, Vic, Tas)
6.30pm - 7.30pm (ACDT - SA)
5.30pm - 6.30pm (ACST - NT)
4.00pm - 5.00pm (AWST - WA)

Cost: Free
Queries: linda@neurokindred.com
Book online: https://www.neurokindred.com/bookings

Building includes Lego (and variants), construction kits, miniatures, crafting etc.
Bring it all along and build, deconstruct, chat or not in community.
Got questions or a project in mind and want some ideas?
Excited about a new build project and want to share to an appreciative audience?
Are you a beginner (like me) who wants to try something new in a supportive environment?
Do you just need a 'time out' from the 'busy' to relax in community?
Crafting, colouring, fibre arts, construction…all activities welcome.

14/03/2026

This week at Neurokindred (Week 3) we have the following:
Autistic peer-led:
-peer support groups
-discussion groups
-SpIns groups & play dates
Autistic professional-led:
-group therapy
All peer-led & professional-led groups are free*.
Book online: https://www.neurokindred.com/bookings

🦋Autistic Counsellors & Psychotherapists Peer Support Group with Linda & Sonia
When: Mon 16th March
Always: Third Monday
Time: 6-7.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)

🧱Building Wellbeing: Lego & Construction Kits SpIns Group with Karen K
When: Tues 17th March
Always: Third Tuesday
Time: 6-7.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)

🧶Crafting Wellbeing: Fibre Arts Play Date with Lizzy
When: Wed 18th March
Always: Third Wednesday
Time: 9-10am (Brisbane-AEST)

⚔️Age of Valor: Autistic Elders (50+) Peer Support Group with Karen N, KJ & Linda
When: Wed 18th March
Always: Third Wednesday
Time: 4-5.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)

🌿Embracing the Crone: Autistic WNB+ (45+) Peer Support Group with Melody, Linda, Karen & Gabby
When: Thurs 19th March
Always: First & Third Thursday
Time: 6-7.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)

🎲Gaming Autistic Wellbeing: TTRPG with Therapeutic Gamemaster KJ Wiseheart
When: Fri 20th March
Cost: Free
Time: 1-3pm (Brisbane-AEST)
Always: First & Third Friday

🧳Owning Our Stories: Multicultural Autistics Discussion Group with Helen Said, Cindy & Linda
When: Fri 20th March
Always: Third Friday
Time: 6.30-8pm (Brisbane-AEST)

Starting April:
🐦‍⬛Unleashing the Crone: Autistic WNB+ (45+) Discussion Space with Melody & Karen
When: Wed 1st April
Always: First Wednesday
Time: 6-7.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)

Neurokindred Peer Groups calendar link: https://lnkd.in/gq6mPsBC

Questions: linda@neurokindred.com

*All Neurokindred Peer Groups are Autistic-led, lived experience centred and free of charge. We are delivering some of our peer support programs with the NDIA Peer Support and Capacity Building Grant for the NDIA.

14/03/2026

Welcome Neurokin to the 🦋Autistic Counsellors & Psychotherapists Peer Support Group.

As professionals in the counselling and psychotherapy space we have dedicated ourselves to the healing and support of humanity as well as to the inner work and practice necessary to hold space for others. Through our varied and creative modalities and theories, we aim to ‘bandage the soul’ and empower the individual to continue on their journey in new and positive ways that enhance their quality of life.

Being Autistic in this profession to me has had a mixture of responses, with the negative primarily due to lack of knowledge or old stereotypical understandings. I believe being Autistic makes me a better counsellor. I have ‘studied people’ for years wondering what makes them tick, predicting, revising and predicting all over again.

I also know that many spaces in our profession are not yet safe for disclosure and that many of us do not want to ‘shoot ourselves in the foot’ by revealing our neurodivergence. Hence, this confidential space – a safe little clutch where you can come as you are cameras off, pseudonym, chat only or as seen as you wish to be.

Our goal is to create a supportive community of shared experience and understanding-a place to ask fellow neurokin about their Autistic experience in any area of their life as well as particular challenges in our practice and field. This is not peer supervision but a very deliberate attempt to nurture community and mutual support for our fellow Autistic helpers.

We are so needed in this space, our unique perspectives, our divergent understanding and our capacity to attune are such strengths to support neurodivergent and neurotypical alike. But helpers need a safe space too. A space to be supported and to unmask, to see and hear their experience reflected in others-I hope you’ll join us.

🦋Autistic Counsellors & Psychotherapists Peer Support Group
When: Monday 16th March
Time:
6.00pm-7.30pm (QLD/NSW/Vic/Tas - AEST)
5.30pm-7.00pm (Adelaide/Darwin - ACST)
4.00pm-5.30pm (Perth - AWST)
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free*
Co-facilitators: Linda, Sonia & Rachel
Group size: Approx 12
Always: Third Monday of the month
Questions: linda@neurokindred.com
Book online: http://neurokindred.com/bookings/

Neurokindred Online Calendar: https://teamup.com/ksf66azjqz2jdhrh2x

*Neurokindred peer support groups are offered free of charge. We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.

12/03/2026

11/03/2026

🎬Screening Wellbeing: TV Shows & Movies SpIns group for Autistic adults is on this Friday.

When: Second Friday of the Month
Next: Friday 13th March
Time:
5.00pm - 6.10pm (AEST - QLD)
6.00pm - 7.10pm (AEDT - NSW, Vic, Tas)
5.30pm - 6.40pm (ACDT - SA)
4.30pm - 5.40pm (ACST - NT)
3.00pm - 4.10pm (AWST - WA)

Cost: Free
Where: Online
Agenda:
-Intro with name, city, pronouns or preferred name call (in chat if preferred)
-Starter question: What have you watched in the last month or what are you watching/rewatching at the moment?
-Check in about last month's 'recommendations'
Open discussion
Movies, TV shows & documentaries

RSVP: linda@neurokindred.com
or
Book online: www.neurokindred.com/booking

11/03/2026

🧑‍🍳🍪💬 Cook Bake Chat is on Friday with Health Advocate & Peer Mentor Karen Noble of Noblekinnections
When: Friday 13th March
Time:
2.00pm - 3.30pm (AEST - QLD)
3.00pm - 4.30pm (AEDT - NSW, Vic, Tas)
2.30pm - 4.00pm (ACDT - SA)
1.30pm - 3.00pm (ACST - NT)
12.00pm - 1.30pm (AWST - WA)

This is an Autistic professional-led food, cooking experimentation, play date & discussion group for Autistic adults.
Options:
Bring along a recipe or resources you would like to try out or share.
If you’d just like to hang and watch others cook you are also welcome.
Body doubling to cook is also an idea (that’s what I will be doing).
Need support with scripting or need to debrief after engaging with medical/allied health professionals?
Need to discuss how to change diet for allergies, low-FODMAP, low histamine etc?
ARFID. Substitutions for when same and safe foods are unavailable.
Discussions around food and ‘health’ are tricky and we aim to provide a ‘safe-enough’ and accepting space for these discussions.

Neurokindred Peer Groups calendar link: https://teamup.com/ksf66azjqz2jdhrh2x

Questions: linda@neurokindred.com

Book online: www.neurokindred.com/bookings

09/03/2026

✊🏾F@ck the Patriarchy-Autistic Feminism Discussion Group is on this Thursday.

When: Thursday 12th March
Time:
7.00pm - 8.30pm (AEST - QLD)
8.00pm - 9.30pm (AEDT - NSW, Vic, Tas)
7.30pm - 9.00pm (ACDT - SA)
6.30pm - 8.00pm (ACST - NT)
5.00pm - 6.30pm (AWST - WA)
5.00am – 6.30am (EDT – Maryland, USA)

Special Guest: Dr. Simone Kolysh of Defiant Life Coaching
Topic: Autistic sisterhood
Cost: Free
Group max: No max (bring your friends)
Always: Second Thursday of every month
Book online: www.neurokindred.com/bookings

✊🏾 Important Note: Neurokindred is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful space that values diversity and equity. We actively work alongside our community and expert consultants to ensure our discussions remain supportive and free from discrimination of any kind. We embrace open dialogue and encourage learning. However, if your views are rigid and do not align with our commitment to inclusivity, we kindly ask that you seek discussions elsewhere.

🚫 Zero Tolerance Policy: We do not allow any form of discrimination, harassment, or harmful bias in our spaces.
If you’re in a learning phase, open to self-reflection, and willing to engage respectfully, you’re warmly welcomed.

09/03/2026

🥄Autistic Spoonies: Autistics with Chronic Illness Peer Support group is on this week.
When: Wednesday 11th March
Time:
4-5.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)
4.30-6pm (Adelaide-ACDT)
5-6.30pm (Vic, NSW, TAS-AEDT)
2-3.30pm (Perth-AWST)

Lead Facilitator: Dr Simone Kolysh of Defiant Life Coaching
Co-faciltators: Jacinta & Jess
Recurring: Second Wednesday & fourth Friday of the month
Cost: Free*
Questions: linda@neurokindred.com
Book online: www.neurokindred.com/bookings

Agenda:
Intros and check-ins
What we need from group today
Open discussion and sharing
Q&A
Glimmers
Flyer, links for Dr Simone and close

We welcome established and new members to help co-create this community space.

*All Neurokindred peer groups are Autistic-led and free of charge. Our peer support groups are delivered with funding from the NDIA Peer Support and Capacity Building Grant.

09/03/2026

🌈 Q***r Autistics Peer Support Group
A peer-led space to discuss all things q***r.

Next: Tuesday 10th March
Time:
11.00am - 12.30pm (AEST - QLD)
12.00pm - 1.30pm (AEDT - NSW, Vic, Tas)
11.30am - 12.30pm (ACDT - SA)
10.30am - 12pm (ACST - NT)
9.00am - 10.30am (AWST - WA)

Always: Second Tuesday of every month
Facilitators: Jess Jones & Rachel
Cost: Free
Questions: linda@neurokindred.com
Book online: www.neurokindred.com/bookings

***rautistics

06/03/2026

This week at Neurokindred (week 2) we have the following:
Autistic peer-led:
-peer support groups
-discussion group
-SpIns group & play date
All peer-led & professional-led groups are free*.
Book online: https://www.neurokindred.com/bookings

❤️‍🔥The Persephone Circle: Autistic WNB+ with Complex Trauma with Niki Healing Craft Coaching, Linda & Gabby
When: Mon 9th March
Focus: 🧙‍♀️Spiritual Approaches to healing
Time: 9-10.30am (Brisbane-AEST)
Always: Second Monday

📖 Reading Body Double Group with Mason
When: Mon 9th March
Time: 2-3.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)
Always: Second Monday

🏳️‍🌈Q***r Autistics Peer Support Group with Jess DotJess & Rachel
When: Tues 10th March
Time: 11-12.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)
Always: Second Tuesday

💞Self Compassion: Study Hub & Group Practice Space with Melody Edwardson of Wellbeing Wise
Course: Aspect Self Compassion for Autistic Adults Program
When: Tues 10th March
Always: Second & Fourth Tuesday
Time: 6-7.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)
Round 3: Closed group
Waitlist: linda@neurokindred.com

🥄Autistic Spoonies: Autistics with co-occurring Chronic Illness with Dr Simone Kolysh Defiant Life Coaching
When: Wed 11th March
Time: 4-5.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)
Always: Second Wednesday

🎩Autistic Men Peer Support Group with Mason
When: Wed 11th March
Time: 7-8pm (Brisbane-AEST)
Always: Second Wednesday

✊🏾F@ck the Patriarchy: Autistic Feminism Discussion Group with Dr Simone Kolysh
When: Thurs 12th March
Always: Second Thursday
Time: 6-7.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)

👩🏼‍🍳🍪💬Cook Bake Chat: Food Experimentation, Play Date & Discussion with Karen Noble of Noblekinnections
When: Fri 13th March
Always: Second Friday
Time: 2-3.30pm (Brisbane-AEST)

🎬Screening Wellbeing: TV Shows & Movies SpIns Group with Rachel & Jess
When: Fri 13th March
Time: 5-6.10pm (Brisbane-AEST)
Always: Second Friday

Starting in April:

🐦‍⬛Unleashing the Crone: Autistic WNB+ (40+) Discussion Group with Melody & Karen
Starts: Wed 1st April
Time: 11am-12pm (Brisbane-AEST)
Always: First Wed

Neurokindred Peer Groups calendar link: https://teamup.com/ksf66azjqz2jdhrh2x

RSVP: linda@neurokindred.com

*All Neurokindred Peer Groups are Autistic-led, lived experience centred and free of charge. We are delivering some of our peer support programs with the NDIA Peer Support and Capacity Building Grant for the NDIA.

Neurokindred is an Autistic & Disability-led social enterprise committed to weaving webs of Autistic community care. Our online community provides lived experience centred and co-created peer support and social connection groups as well as accessible and innovative wellbeing and mental health spaces for Autistics by Autistics.