Group Therapy at Kids+
Our group therapy programs have a particular focus or theme each term. They are goal directed to ensure they meet individual needs. We have groups running throughout the year for a range of ages and abilities. Booking deadlines, along with link to booking, can be found below.
Term 4, 2024 - Programs & Bookings
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Wednesdays at 10:15am
0 to 4 years – Partially tube fed/exploring solids
Grab your favourite teddy and come join us for our Teddy Bears Picnic! Facilitated by an Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist, this weekly group aims to provide safe and fun food experiences for little people who have had an interrupted start to solids. Suitable for babies and toddlers with feeding tubes, or recently weaned. This fun, interactive playgroup follows the SOS approach to feeding in a relaxed and playful setting!
Booking deadline: Wednesday 18th September
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First Thursday of every month
4:15pm
AAC users - All ages
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. It is facilitated by Noah, our AAC and Technology Coordinator
Booking deadline: Wednesday 18th September
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Tuesdays 10:15am
Pre school 1.5+ years
This is a physio led group to build confidence in a range of gross motor skills including climbing, negotiating obstacles, early trikes/bikes and ball skills. Skills will be practiced in a range of games so kids can socialise and interact whilst having fun.
Booking deadline: Wednesday 18th September
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Thursdays 10.15am
Preschool 2.5+
This is an OT led group that focuses on social games with friends involving movement based games and tabletop games. This aims to support turn taking, waiting and working as a team. All-important skills for starting kindergarten.
Booking deadline: Wednesday 18th September
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Thursdays 4:15pm
School Age
This is a handwriting focused group aimed to support writing development and general fine motor skill development amongst a group of supportive peers.
Booking deadline: Wednesday 18th September
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Tuesdays 4:15pm
School age
Wheelchair sports are suitable for everyone, regardless of disability and regular wheelchair use. They can be a really fun way to participate even if you don’t always use a wheelchair daily. This group will provide the opportunity to trail a number of wheelchair-based sports including basketball, AFL, Boccia and Balloon Footy.
Booking deadline: Wednesday 18th September
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Fridays 10am - 12pm
Young adults
This group is for young adults who use AAC with a focus on social communication, health and well being, advocacy and independence.
