Group Therapy

Our Full Day School Holiday Camp

Why attend PowerUp Gaming Camp?

This camp enables you child the opportunity to experience a truly dynamic and interactive holiday adventure! Led by experienced speech and occupational therapists, this exciting two-day group program is packed with engaging and challenging games that provide both fun and developmental benefits. From computer games to board games, team challenges, and cooperative activities, our camp is designed to foster essential skills while your child has a blast. This is not just about playing games—it’s about learning and growing! With each game, your child will develop motor skills, communication abilities, teamwork, and emotional regulation, all in a supportive, lively environment. It’s the perfect combination of entertainment and learning, ensuring your child is both entertained and empowered!

What will my child gain?

Over the course of two action-packed days, your child will gain valuable skills while engaging in collaborative and competitive gameplay. Here’s what your child can expect:

• Social Connection Skills: Through group play, your child will enhance their social interaction skills, improving their ability to work in teams, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Strategic and puzzle-solving games will encourage your child to think critically, make decisions, and find creative solutions to challenges.
• Motor Skills: Whether playing physical team challenges, video games, or board games, your child will enhance both fine and gross motor skills in an exciting and interactive way.
• Emotional Regulation: Through managing emotions such as excitement, frustration, and competition in a supportive environment, your child will build greater emotional resilience and self-regulation.
• Confidence: With every game they complete and every team success, your child will gain a sense of accomplishment and confidence in their abilities.

What activities will my child participate in?

The two-day camp will feature exciting and varied activities, including:

• Video Game Showdown – Kids will play age-appropriate computer or console games in pairs or small teams, honing their coordination, communication, and teamwork skills while having fun.
• Board Game Bonanza – A selection of classic and modern board games that promote turn-taking, strategic thinking, and collaboration.
• Escape Room Challenge – Teams will work together to solve clues and puzzles, strengthening problem-solving abilities and communication.
• Group Games – Get active with games that require teamwork, quick
• thinking, and motor skills, such as relay races.
• Creative Game Design – Kids can create their own mini board games or game challenges, using their creativity to design the rules, artwork, and layout.

Who’s it for?

Children ages 6 – 11 years

 

What’s included?

• Facilitated by 2 therapists and an AHA
• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 6 hour group session
• Session summary
• Take home materials from the session

What’s the cost?

First Session Cost: $751 – $531 (4-8 children)

Additional Session Cost: $719 – $499 (4-8 children)

When is it on? 

Thursday 9th Jan: 9am – 3pm

Friday 10th Jan: 9am – 3pm

Our Full Day School Holiday Camp

Why attend Art Adventures Camp?

Immerse your child in the world of creativity and self-expression with our Art Group! Led by expert therapists, this two-day program combines music, craft, drawing, and painting to help children develop key skills while having fun. Through hands-on activities, kids will improve their fine motor skills, communication, emotional regulation, and creativity. Whether they’re exploring new textures, learning the basics of painting, or creating their own musical compositions, this program offers a safe and supportive space for children to grow their self-expression and confidence.

What will my child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Build confidence in self-expression through visual arts and music, sharing their ideas and feelings creatively
• Practice expressive and receptive language skills through team activities, following instructions, and group discussions
• Strengthen fine motor skills through activities like drawing, painting, and crafting, helping with coordination and dexterity
• Enhance social communication skills by working together on group art projects, participating in collaborative performances, and discussing art concepts
• Develop emotional regulation by using art and music as tools to express feelings in a healthy way
• Strengthen sensory processing through engaging, hands-on experiences with different textures, colours, sounds, and movements
• Build resilience and self-esteem by creating something unique and receiving positive feedback from peers and therapists
• Gain confidence by completing tasks independently, like creating crafts or participating
• Develop strategies for managing emotions, frustration, and excitement, with therapist guidance during challenging or stimulating tasks

What activities will my child participate in?

• Group Mural Painting – Kids will work together to create a large mural, using different art materials to express ideas and stories, building teamwork and artistic skills.
• Musical Exploration – Children will experiment with various musical instruments, using rhythm and sound to foster creativity and teamwork.
• DIY Craft Stations – Engage in hands-on crafting with materials like clay, paper, and fabric to create personalised pieces, improving motor control and artistic expression.
• Drawing & Painting Challenge – Kids will have the opportunity to experiment with different techniques in drawing and painting, exploring their artistic talents and personal styles.
• Music & Movement Performance – Children will collaborate on a performance using instruments and movement to create a fun, group-based musical expression.

Who’s it for?

Children ages 6 – 11 years

 

What’s included?

• Facilitated by 2 therapists and an AHA
• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 6 hour group session
• Session summary
• Take home materials from the session

What’s the cost?

First Session Cost: $751 – $531 (4-8 children)

Additional Session Cost: $719 – $499 (4-8 children)

When is it on? 

Thursday 9th Jan: 9am – 3pm

Friday 10th Jan: 9am – 3pm

Our Half Day School Holiday Clinic

Why attend Summer Splash Jr group?

Let your child dive into an exciting and sunny skill-building experience with our new Summer Splash group therapy program! Led by skilled speech and occupational therapists, this program will ensure your kids have the best blend of fun and learning. Get ready for a full schedule of summer-themed activities that will encourage exploration and growth! From beach-inspired crafts, team sports, nature scavenger hunts, sensory play, and games – this group will help children improve motor skills, communication, emotional regulation, and confidence. With hands-on experiences in a vibrant and supportive environment, your child will cultivate essential life skills while you enjoy a little well-deserved time to yourself!

What will your child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Practice expressive and receptive language skills through team activities, following instructions, and group discussions
• Build social communication (social skills) by working cooperatively on projects, taking turns, and supporting peers in a group setting
• Strengthen coordination and motor control through activities like crafting, baking, and sports games
• Engage in sensory-rich experiences in a supportive environment, learning to explore preferences with new textures, sounds, and movement
• Gain confidence by completing tasks independently, like creating crafts or participating in team games, fostering a sense of accomplishment
• Explore creativity through festive crafts, storytelling, and imaginative play, encouraging self-expression

• Develop strategies for managing emotions, frustration, and excitement, with therapist guidance during challenging or stimulating tasks

• Build social communication (social skills) by working cooperatively on projects, taking turns, and supporting peers in a group setting

• Strengthen coordination and motor control through activities like crafting, baking, and sports games

What activities will my child participate in?

Activities across the three days will include things like:

• Beachy Baking Bonanza: Kids will make and decorate colourful treats like tropical cupcakes, learning to follow instructions and enhance their fine motor skills while enjoying delicious sensory experiences.
• Summertime Sensory Safari: Your child will explore various sensory play stations, creating beach-themed “sand,” water play, and more, focusing on developing hand strength and sensory preferences.
• Crafty Cabana Corner: Children can create fun summer decorations, such as colourful sun catchers and beach-themed art pieces, building fine motor skills, creativity, and learning to follow multi-step directions.
• Island Adventure Obstacle Course: Participants will navigate through fun challenges like “beach ball” tosses, crawling through “tiki tunnels,” and balancing on “surfboards,” enhancing gross motor skills, coordination, and teamwork.
• Tropical Storytime: We’ll read a delightful summer story and act it out together, giving kids imaginative roles like “pirates” or “mermaids,” fostering listening and expressive skills through play.
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Who’s it for?

Children ages 6 – 9 years

What’s included?

• Facilitated by 2 therapists and an AHA
• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 4 hour group session
• Session summary
• Take home materials from the session

What’s the cost?

First Session Cost: $561 – $415 (4-8 children)

Additional Session Cost: $530 – $383 (4-8 children)

When is it on? 

Tuesday, 14th & 21st January – 8:30am to 12:30pm

Wednesday, 15th January – 8:30am to 12:30pm

Thursday, 16th & 23rd January – 8:30am to 12:30pm

Our Half Day School Holiday Clinic

Why attend Summer Splash Snr group?

Give your child a vibrant, skill-building experience with our new Summer Sunshine group therapy program! Led by experienced speech and occupational therapists, this engaging program merges the best from our term group offerings with exciting, sunny-themed fun designed to encourage growth and learning. Through activities like baking, crafts, team-building challenges, science experiments, board games, gaming, and sports, this group helps kids develop motor skills, communication, emotional regulation, and self-confidence. With hands-on experiences in a cheerful and supportive atmosphere, your child will acquire essential life skills while you enjoy some well-deserved downtime to tackle your own summer tasks!

What will your child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Practice expressive and receptive language skills through team activities, following instructions, and group discussions
• Build social communication (social skills) by working cooperatively on projects, taking turns, and supporting peers in a group setting
• Strengthen coordination and motor control through activities like crafting, baking, and sports games
• Engage in sensory-rich experiences in a supportive environment, learning to explore preferences with new textures, sounds, and movement
• Gain confidence by completing tasks independently, like creating crafts or participating in team games, fostering a sense of accomplishment
• Explore creativity through festive crafts, storytelling, and imaginative play, encouraging self-expression

• Develop strategies for managing emotions, frustration, and excitement, with therapist guidance during challenging or stimulating tasks

• Build social communication (social skills) by working cooperatively on projects, taking turns, and supporting peers in a group setting

• Strengthen coordination and motor control through activities like crafting, baking, and sports games

What activities will my child participate in?

Activities across the three days will include things like:

• Tropical Bake-Off Challenge: Kids can take on exciting baking challenges like decorating colorful cupcakes or making fruity-themed cookies, promoting teamwork, following multi-step instructions, and refining their fine motor skills. Plus, they’ll practice communication while collaborating on creative decorating ideas!
• Beach Treasure Escape Room: Participants will solve puzzles, follow clues, and complete challenges in a fun, interactive setting to “escape” a beach-themed scenario. This activity fosters problem-solving, sequencing, and collaboration in a lively environment.
• Seaside STEM Challenge: Kids will work in groups to build the tallest “sandcastle” using various materials or create ocean slime using different ingredients. This fosters creativity, problem-solving, and motor skills through hands-on experimentation and crafting.
• Mindfulness and Summer Appreciation Activity: Each child will decorate their own “appreciation jar” and write down things they are grateful for or summer wishes. This activity encourages emotional regulation awareness, self-reflection, and fine motor skills through a creative process.

Who’s it for?

Children ages 10 – 14 years!

What’s included?

• Facilitated by 2 therapists and an AHA
• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 4 hour group session
• Session summary
• Take home materials from the session

What’s the cost?

First Session Cost: $561 – $415 (4-8 children)

Additional Session Cost: $530 – $383 (4-8 children)

When is it on? 

Tuesday, 14th & 21st January – 1:30pm to 5:30pm

Thursday, 16th & 23rd January – 1:30am to 5:30pm

Why attend LEGO group?

Boost your child’s skills with our LEGO group therapy, led by certified LEGO therapists! In this engaging program, children improve social skills by collaborating, taking turns, and sharing ideas, while enhancing communication and emotional regulation. Guided by therapists, kids will build patience, resilience, problem-solving abilities, and fine motor skills. Each project boosts their confidence and prepares them for success in school and beyond—all through the fun of building with LEGO!

What will your child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Learn teamwork, turn-taking, and collaboration through group LEGO projects
• Practice sharing ideas, giving instructions, and listening to peers
• Develop patience and resilience with therapist guidance to handle challenges
• Strengthen decision-making and planning through structured projects
• Improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity by handling small LEGO pieces
• Practice providing and following descriptive instructions, building skills to repair conversational breakdowns

Who’s it for?

Children ages 5 – 8 years

What’s included?

• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 1.5 hour group session
• Session summary
• Take home build from the session

What’s the cost?

First Session Cost: $290 – $220 (3-8 children)

Additional Session Cost: $258 – $188 (3-8 children)

When is it on? 

Dates: Mon 13th & 20th Jan, Fri 17th & 24th Jan

Times: 1:30pm to 3:00pm (1.5hrs)

Why attend Look Who’s Gaming Jr?

Look Who’s Gaming- Jr is designed to help young gamers connect and grow in a fun, social setting. Through engaging video games, children build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while making friends with peers who share their interests. This program also fosters essential life skills like understanding perspectives, interpreting body language, and managing emotions in a safe, neuro-affirming space. Let your child thrive, gain confidence, and develop key social skills—all while enjoying the world of gaming in a supportive environment!

What will your child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Learn to work effectively with peers through group gaming activities
• Practice sharing ideas, listening to others, and discussing strategies
• Understand and appreciate different viewpoints and practice empathy in a group setting
• Gain awareness of others’ body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice
• Increase understanding of personal strengths and learn to express needs effectively
• Form meaningful connections with peers who share similar interests in gaming

Who’s it for?

Children ages 7 – 10 years!

What’s included?

• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 1.5 hour group session
• Session summary

What’s the cost?

Session Cost: $290 – $220 (3-8 children)

When is it on?

Dates: Mon 13th & 20th Jan and Wed 15th Jan

Times: 3:30pm to 5:00pm (1.5hrs)

Why attend Look Who’s Gaming – Snr?

Look Who’s Gaming- Senior is an inclusive program where older kids can build connections and social skills through their passion for gaming where gaming is the tool used to build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Through fun activities and discussions about favourite gaming elements, kids practice collaboration, self-regulation, and perspective-taking. It’s a great way for your older children and young teens to gain confidence, make friends, and develop essential social communication skills in a supportive, engaging environment.

What will your child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Build connections and friendships with peers who share similar gaming interests
• Improve cooperation and communication through multiplayer games and group activities
• Practice critical thinking and strategy in gaming challenges
• Learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints within a group
• Gain skills to manage and express emotions and how to recognise this within their peers
• Increase confidence in sharing needs and expressing personal strengths and interests

Who’s it for?

Children ages 11 – 15 years!

What’s included?

• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 1.5 hour group session
• Session summary

What’s the cost?

Session Cost: $290 – $220 (3-8 children)

When is it on?

Dates: Fri 17th & 24th Jan

Times: 3:30pm to 5:00pm (1.5hrs)

Why attend Summer Bakers?

Summer’s Bakers is the perfect recipe for young bakers to whip up their communication development while mixing together important functional independant skills! Designed by speech pathologists and occupational therapists, this holiday-themed group combines the joy of baking with essential skills for life. Through hands-on activities, kids improve fine motor skills, communication, and teamwork, while exploring new sensory experiences in a supportive environment. They’ll also build confidence, independence, and language, plus gain practical sequencing and functional skills. Let them enjoy creating holiday treats while developing valuable life skills!

What will your child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Strengthen coordination through hands-on activities like mixing, rolling, and decorating
• Practice following instructions, taking turns, and working together in a group setting
• Engage with new textures, smells, and tastes, guided by therapists to support sensory exploration
• Complete baking steps on their own, building self-esteem, independence and responsibility
• Expand their vocabulary and descriptive language, follow multi-step directions and sequence steps within a recipe
• Practice counting, measuring, and communicating in a supportive environment

Who’s it for?

Children ages 8 – 11 years!

What’s included?

• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 2 hour group session
• Session summary
• Take yummy treats from the session

What’s the cost?

First Session Cost: $336 – $242 (3-8 children)

Additional Session Cost: $304 – $211 (3-8 children)

When is it on?

Dates: Mon 13th & 20th Jan, Fri 17th & 24th Jan

Times: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2hrs)

Why attend Prepared Preppies? 

Our Prepared Preppies Group equips kids with the opportunity to develop essential skills for a smooth and successful transition to school life. Our speech pathologists nurture communication and social skills, helping children connect with others and build essential language skills for the classroom, while our occupational therapists focus on motor skills, independence, and emotional regulation. Through engaging, structured activities that prepare our kids for the class environment, your child will engage in a variety of activities and experiences, similar to what they will engage in within the school environment, but with the added bonus of a small supportive setting tailored to their needs. Set them up for success and let them step into school prepared and self-assured!

What will you child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Interact confidently with a small group of peers, follow directions, and express their needs
• Practice sharing, taking turns and engage in group activities, building connections with peers
• Develop fine motor skills for tasks like holding a pencil, cutting and self care skills like zipping and buttoning
• Learn strategies to handle big emotions and manage transitions
• Develop and understanding of sounds within words and emerging print awareness skills
• Build the ability to recall and retell early narratives
• Expand their language skills including following complex directions, build their vocabulary for literacy and understand concepts and ‘wh’ questions

Who’s it for?

Children getting ready for school in 2025 ages 4-5years

What’s included?

• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 90min group session
• Session summary
• Take home materials from the session

What’s the cost?

First Session Cost: $290 – $220 (3-8 children)

Additional Session Cost: $258 – $188 (3-8 children)

When is it on?

Dates: Mon 13th & 20th Jan, Fri 17th & 24th Jan

Times: 9:00am to 10:30am (1.5hrs)

Why attend Crafty Connections?

Give your child a festive boost in essential skills with our Christmas Crafters group! This unique, holiday-themed program, designed with Speech Pathology and occupational Therapy goals, combines the magic of the season with targeted activities that strengthen fine motor skills, communication, and social connections. As children enjoy creating holiday crafts, they’ll also gain communication, confidence, and emotional regulation skills—all in a supportive, fun environment. Let your child experience the joy of creating festive crafts they can proudly bring home to share!

What will your child gain?

Across the group, your child will gain the opportunity too:

• Practice cutting, gluing, and decorating to strengthen their fine motor skills
• Practice sharing, taking turns and engage in group activities, building connections with peers
• Engage in different textures, colour and materials to explore sensory preferences
• Complete crafts on their own, boosting self-esteem and problem-solving abilities
• Expand their vocabulary and descriptive language, and follow multi-step directions
• Explore and gain perspective taking skills as they share their craft with their peers

Who’s it for?

Children ages 5 – 8 years!

What’s included?

• 10min initial introduction phone call
• 2 hour group session
• Session summary
• Take home craft from the session

What’s the cost?

First Session Cost: $336 – $243 (3-8 children)

Additional Session Cost: $304 – $211 (3-8 children)

When is it on?

Dates: Mon 13th & 20th Jan, Fri 17th & 24th Jan

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm (2hrs)