Access Your Supports Group Therapy Programs

 The transition to formal schooling is a big step in every child’s life but with practice, you and your child will have the tools to start the journey with confidence.

The program provides a small group environment to practice key foundation abilities and activities most common at school, including – writing and drawing, playing ball games, making new friends, looking after your belongings, listening to others and problem solving when learning becomes tricky.

The group runs each term for children 3 to 6 years

The program will also include snack, gross motor, songs and a whole lot of fun!

Group sizes are limited to ensure that each child receives the individual focus of our experienced therapists. Your child will also undergo a brief screening assessment to determine current skill levels ensuring they will be matched with children of a similar skill level.  At the end of the program parents /carers will receive an individualised report on their child’s strengths/areas of challenge, and practical strategies for home and School.

Sessions run for 2 hours each week for 8 weeks.

Food Explorers is a Group Therapy program designed for preschool children to encourage them to take a play-based approach to eating.

We increase a child’s comfort level by exploring and learning about the different properties of food. Encouraging interactions with food in a non-stressful way, beginning with the ability to tolerate the food in the room and in front of them; then moving on to touching, kissing, tasting and eating foods.

Using the Build Me “Emotions” by Lego this interactive program invites children to explore emotions and physical characteristics in a fun and engaging way. As children work together on a range of character building experiences they develop social skills, such as, recognising and understanding emotions, expressing personal preferences, and resolving conflicts in a constructive way.

With the recent increase of electronics use and a decrease in hands on play, children have less opportunity to develop their fine motor skills. Fine Motor Bootcamp uses a rotation of fine motor sports and craft activities in a group environment. The group introduces fun activities that will be delivered to your door each week. Fine Motor Bootcamps are available for children aged 4-6. More information can be found on the Fine Motor Bootcamp website.

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead has developed a 15-month intervention program (5 weeks per term for 3 terms plus a 6 month follow up session) teaching children with autism spectrum disorder about emotional understanding and social awareness. Not just clinic-based, the Westmead Feelings Program develops parents’ and teachers’ emotion coaching skills, supporting children to understand emotions, solve problems and ultimately manage their feelings in everyday settings. Programs are available for multiple age and ability levels from 5 to 12 years. More information can be found on the Westmead Feelings Program website in the link below.

By using a child’s love of playing with Lego®, children (ages 8 to 10) work on developing their turn-taking, sharing, listening, conversation, teamwork, shared attention and problem-solving skills to work with each other to help complete a task. Raising children’s network has some fantastic information about Lego® therapy which can be found here: 

Participants will: Increase amount of time spent performing physical activity. Learn exercise interventions to improve health and wellbeing. Increase social interactions and friendships by spending time with others. Increase coordination and gross motor skills. Learn new health habits. Enhance self-confidence and leadership qualities.

The AYS Physical Development Program is a Peer Mentor based program in an all-inclusive environment where participants have the opportunity to learn and develop their physical skills, exercise competency, knowledge of sport in a small group environment that is fun-orientated with a focus group on group cohesiveness.

With more than 5 years combined experience working with people with disabilities, and a passion for health and exercise, Callum and Jacob are confidence they can make a real difference by giving participants an opportunity to be involved in a judgement free sport setting where they can have fun and interact with others with similar interest.

Skills 4 Life is a therapy program for teens and young adults who are motivated to increase their independent living skills. Throughout the program participants develop essential skills for independent daily living.