Sparks on the Spectrum - Proudly Supported by QAMH & QMHC for QLD Mental Health Week 2026

🌈 Sparks on the Spectrum ✨

A Queer Neurodivergent Connection Group

🌈 Celebrating Queensland Mental Health Week 2026

Looking for friendship, community, flirting, meaningful connection - or simply a safer space to practise social confidence?

Sparks on the Spectrum is a facilitated, sensory-friendly and trauma-informed social connection group created specifically for queer neurodivergent adults.

Thanks to the generous support of the Queensland Mental Health Commission and the Queensland Alliance for Mental Health, we’re thrilled to bring another Sparks gathering to our community as part of Queensland Mental Health Week 2026! 🌈✨

This isn’t your typical awkward speed-dating event 😅

There’s no pressure to “find the one.” Instead, we focus on creating a warm, affirming and low-pressure environment where people can meet, connect and be themselves - at their own pace.

✨ What to expect

💛 Gentle icebreakers
🌈 Guided conversation prompts
✨ Structured connection rounds
🎨 Fidgets and sensory supports
☕ Catering, tea and coffee
🫶 Supportive facilitators and friendly faces
🎭 Laughter, community and low-pressure connection

🌈 Whether you’re looking to:

• make new queer friends

• explore dating in a safer and more supportive environment

• build social confidence

• practise communication and connection

• meet potential romantic connections

• or simply spend an afternoon with people who get it…
  

…you are so welcome here. 💛

Our facilitators, Mik and Molly, understand that social connection can sometimes feel overwhelming - particularly for neurodivergent people navigating traditional social and dating spaces.

Sparks is designed with care, consent, accessibility, sensory awareness and authenticity at its centre.

There’s no expectation to flirt, date, make physical contact or connect with anyone you don’t want to. Boundaries are celebrated, and our facilitators are there to offer support whenever you need it.

Whether you leave with a date, a new friend, a little more confidence, a sense of community, or simply the feeling that you belonged somewhere for an afternoon - that’s a spark worth celebrating. ✨

🌟 Event details

📍 New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
967 Brunswick Street
New Farm QLD 4005

🗓 Monday 5 October 2026
🕜 1:30pm–3:30pm

🎟 Ages 18+
🌈 Queer and neurodivergent affirming
♿ Accessible venue
☕ Snacks, tea and coffee provided
✨ Facilitated, sensory-friendly and trauma-informed

💌 Questions or accessibility/support needs?

We want you to feel as comfortable and supported as possible. If there’s anything we can do to help you participate, please reach out to Sparks on the Spectrum facilitators Mik and Molly:

sparks@sparksonthespectrum.com

✨ Places are intentionally limited to help keep the group safe, supported and comfortable - register now to secure your spot!

🌈 Proudly supported for Queensland Mental Health Week 2026

This Sparks on the Spectrum event has been made possible through the generous support of the Queensland Mental Health Commission and the Queensland Alliance for Mental Health as part of Queensland Mental Health Week 2026.

We are incredibly grateful for their support of queer, neurodivergent connection and for helping us create affirming spaces where our community can show up exactly as they are. 🌈♾️✨

Come exactly as you are. Masking optional. Connection encouraged. Weirdness warmly welcomed.