Groups
School Holiday Groups are back in June/July!
Our DWSP School Holiday Groups are designed to provide children with opportunities to connect, create, explore and build confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
Facilitated by our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, our groups are thoughtfully designed to support social connection, communication, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, creativity, and peer engagement through shared activities and play.
This June/July holidays, we’ll be offering a range of low-pressure, sensory-friendly groups including:
- Craft Crew: Painters
- Construction Crew
- Art Attack
- Hang Out Group
Groups are tailored to different age ranges and interests, with a strong focus on helping children feel comfortable, supported, and successful while engaging alongside peers.
Our programs are suitable for a wide range of children, however we know that every child is different. Registrations are reviewed by our team to help ensure the group environment is the right fit and that participants are set up for a positive experience.
Places are limited and groups will run subject to minimum numbers. Register now!
Talking Time – Intergenerational Playgroup
Did you know that DWSP now run an intergenerational playgroup? Talking Time is run from 9:30am – 11am every Thursday during term time at St Joseph’s Home, Northcote. Click here for more information and to register.
Group sessions are a great way to give clients a block of time to practice and focus on their therapy goals in a realistic context.
We offer a broad range of small group programs which cater for a variety of needs. Different groups are offered each term. Our programs are designed to provide opportunities to continue skill development while offering the added benefits of engaging with peers in a social setting. Groups are tailored to participants and are suitable for people of all ages.
Group sessions for children are an excellent way to focus on development of skills such as turn-taking, task completion, non verbal communication skills, and emotional regulation.
Group sessions for adults or adolescents are a good opportunity for practice, reflection and mentoring with other people with similar goals.
How do Groups run?
- Group sessions are facilitated by 1-2 staff (Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Music Therapist, Teacher or Allied Health Assistant)
- 3 – 6 participants
- Term programs run for 6-8 weeks (Holiday programs are usually half day programs)
- Sessions run for 1 – 2 hours duration
- 1:1 pre-group evaluation required for new clients
- Sessions may / may not include parents, depending on the focus of the group.
How do Groups run?
What else do I need to know?
Group information and booking details will be listed on this page when the groups are announced.
Numbers will be confirmed closer to the start of the program. Spaces are limited and each group will have a maximum of 8 children.
You will be sent an invoice prior to the beginning of the group and upfront payment for all group sessions is required to secure your child’s place. The cost of the program covers all sessions, materials and planning time, and missed sessions are non-refundable.
School Holidays – April 2023. Click on the group name for more information and to register.
Friday, 14th April
1pm – 3pm – Games with Friends (ages 13-16) Northcote
Monday, 17th April
9am – 11am – Clown Around (Prep-Grade 3) Coburg
1pm – 3pm – Games with Friends (Grade 4-6) Northcote
Tuesday, 18th April
9am – 11am – Clown Around (Grade 4-6) Coburg
1pm – 3pm – Games with Friends (Prep-Grade 3) Northcote
Wednesday, 19th April
9am – 11am – Clown Around (Prep-Grade 3) Coburg
1pm – 3pm – Paper, Scissors, Glue (Grade 4-6) Northcote
Thursday, 20th April
9am – 11am – Clown Around (Grade 4-6) Coburg
1pm – 3pm – Paper, Scissors, Glue (Prep-Grade 3) Northcote
Upcoming Groups
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