Group Therapy at Kids+

Our termly group therapy and intensive programs, which run during school term and holidays, each have a particular focus or theme . They are goal directed to ensure they meet individual needs and take place in an encouraging, relaxed, learning environment. Benefits of group therapy can include:

  • Learning and practising socials skills

  • Imitating of life scenarios such as playing at a friends house or attending school

  • Creating and developing friendships with peers

  • Making progress on goals one step at a time

Termly Groups

Group commences - Week 1, April 20

Group enrolments close – Monday first week of holidays

  • Age: 12 months to 2.5 years

    Therapy Team: Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and AHA

    Day & Time: Friday, 10:15am

    Location: Kids+

    About: This group aims to support development in movement and joint attention skills including crawling, standing, balancing and jumping combined with singing, dancing and communicating with others.

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  • Age: Early Primary School (prep to year 3)

    Therapy Team: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and AHA

    Day & Time: Tuesday, 4:15pm

    Location: Kids+

    About: Do you feel more motivated to exercise with friends? So do we! That’s why we created this  group. 

    This is a fun and supportive program that focuses on building strength, improving endurance, and boosting overall fitness — all through engaging group activities designed to keep kids moving and motivated together along with building on their social skills in a supportive environment.  

    Come along, make new friends, and get stronger together! 

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  • Age: Late primary school aged (9+years)  

    Therapy Team: Physiotherapy and AHA + Anula Costa

    Day & Time: Monday, 4pm

    Location: Deakin Athletics Track, Waurn Ponds

    About: Looking to build your fitness and increase your speed through frame running? This group is for you! 

    Kids+ is thrilled to have the support of Victorian Institute of Sport para-athletics coach Anula Costa, who will be guiding this program. 

    The group is open to participants aged 9 years and over, including young adults. 

    Come along, challenge yourself, and take your frame running to the next level! 

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  • Age: Young adult

    Team: Speech Pathologist & AHA

    Day & Time: Thursday, 2pm - 3:30pm

    Location: Kids+ Centre & the community

    About:This program provides a supportive and relaxed environment for individuals to participate in conversations using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to express their thoughts and opinions. We will spend time at Kids+ and in the community to develop skills across a range of areas.

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April Intensive Program (during School Holidays)

Bike Ed

Aquatic

Gardening

Practise with Sharnie

What is Intensive Therapy?

In a nutshell: high frequency therapy over a short timeframe to accelerate your child’s progress towards a specific goal.

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