Group Therapy at Kids+
Our group therapy 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
Term 3, 2025
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Wednesdays 10:15am
Age: 12 - 18 months
An OT led group focuses on early play and learning skills. This group aims to develop fine motor and play skills, enhance attention, cognitive processing and motor coordination, foster interaction and social play in a fun interactive environment, with songs and rhymes.
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Tuesdays at 10:15am
Age: 18 months to 2.5 years
This Speech Therapy led group supports social development with a focus on the skills often needed to participate in kinder including turn taking, asking questions and interaction with peers in a fun play environment.
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Thursdays 4.15pm
Age: Primary School (Prep to grade 2)
Build strength, control and endurance through Pilates and gym-based exercises. We will use a range of equipment including a Pilates reformer, trapeze, and aerial swing. Children will move through each activity in a circuit style group.
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When: Thursdays 10:30am
Age: School aged AAC users
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
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When: Wednesdays 4:15pm
Age: Pre-teen to early teenage girls
Join a supportive space where pre-teen and teenage girls can talk openly about the changes that come with growing up. This is a safe space for them to learn and ask questions around all things ‘girl’ related from friendships, self-confidence and body changes.
School Holiday Program
Term 3, 2025
Week One
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When: Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th July
Duration: 9:30am -11am
Location: Kids+
Age: Primary school aged
This group, run by an Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist, will explore planning, planting and having fun and is a wonderful introduction into the world of accessible gardening. Kids will be encouraged to plan out what they will plant, think about the seasons and conditions needed, set up garden beds, plant seedlings and work as a team. This group is a different way for kids to learn new skills & work towards their individual goals, whilst fostering connections with other young people. All kids will also get something to take home themselves, to continue their learning and interest.
Week Two
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When: Monday 14th July - Thursday 17th July
Duration: tbc
Location: Kids+
Age: All ages
The Kids+ Wheely Fun Program is an intensive therapy program that supports young people to move themselves using powered devices.
This program offers evidence based intervention, with 1:1 therapy with a physiotherapist or OT, in a group format with other young people, creating opportunities for peer modelling, social interactions and fun.
Intensive Therapy
Our Intensive Therapy Program takes place during School Holidays, in addition to the School Holiday Program outlined above and is open to external participants. You are most welcome to read more and apply by clicking the button below.
