Group Therapy Programs
Where therapy meets fun, learning, and connection.
At Therapies for Kids, we believe children learn best through play, connection, and shared experiences.
Our Group Therapy Programs are designed to help children develop key skills in communication, movement, confidence, and participation — all within a fun, social environment.
Led by our team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists and Allied Health Assistants, these programs bring therapy goals to life through engaging group activities and real-world experiences.
Sept–Oct School Holiday Therapy Groups 2026
Our Sept–Oct School Holiday Therapy Groups are designed to help children, teens and young adults build confidence, develop new skills and have fun in a supportive, therapist-led environment.
Programs are delivered in small groups and tailored to each person’s interests and developmental goals.
Whether your child or teen is working on social communication, school readiness, motor skills or confidence, our holiday groups provide engaging opportunities to learn, connect and grow.
NDIS and private clients welcome. Limited places available in each group.
School holiday program: Tuesday 29th September – Thursday 8th October 2026
Kommuniteens (Teens Social Skills Group)
Ages: 13 years and above
Location: Leichhardt Clinic with supported community visits
Dates: Tuesday 29th September, Wednesday 30th September, Tuesday 6th October, Wednesday 7th October 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
Session Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Facilitators: Speech Pathologist + Allied Health Assistant support
Group Size: 2 – 6 participants
Cost: $165.99 – $350.90 (depending on number of participants)
About this Group
Kommuniteens is a speech pathology-led social group designed to support teenagers to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and develop independence in real-world settings.
Through guided group activities and supported community experiences, participants practise meaningful social interaction with peers in a safe and motivating environment.
Focus skills:
- Build social confidence - practise teamwork, sharing ideas, and collaborating during group activities
- Develop communication and conversation skills - use conversation starters, ask questions, express opinions, and participate in group discussions
- Enhance planning and organisation - follow multi-step tasks, manage time, and complete activities from start to finish
- Foster independence and problem-solving - build confidence in decision making, adapting ideas, and managing social challenges
Little Learners Club (School Readiness Group)
Ages: 4 – 6 years
Location: Leichhardt Clinic – 155 Balmain Rd, Leichhardt
Dates: Wednesday 30th September, Thursday 1st October, Wednesday 7th October, Thursday 8th October 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:45 am
Session Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Number of Sessions: 4
Facilitators: Occupational Therapist / Speech Therapist + Allied Health Assistant support
Group Size: 3 – 5 participants
Cost: $198.59 – $330.99 (depending on number of participants)
About this Group
Little Learners Club supports young children to build the early learning and school-readiness skills they need in a fun, play-based environment.
Led by a Speech Pathologist and an Occupational Therapist, and supported by an Allied Health Assistant, the sessions focus on communication, social interaction, attention and independence through structured group activities.
What children will do
- Participate in play-based learning such as story time, craft, and early literacy experiences
- Practise turn-taking, sharing, and group routines in a supportive setting
- Engage in fine motor activities including drawing, cutting, and hands-on tasks
- Join structured games that support communication, attention, and problem-solving
Focus skills:
- Build early learning confidence through structured group routines and guided activities
- Develop communication and social interaction skills with peers
- Strengthen listening, attention, and ability to follow instructions
- Build fine motor and pre-writing skills for classroom participation
- Support organisation, transitions, and participation in group learning
- Grow independence and confidence when separating from parents
Ninja Academy (Physiotherapy Group)
Ages: 8 – 12 years
Location: Leichhardt Clinic – 155 Balmain Rd, Leichhardt
Dates: Wednesday 30th September, Thursday 1st October, Wednesday 7th October, Thursday 8th October 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:45 am
Session Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Number of Sessions: 4
Facilitators: Physiotherapist + Allied Health Assistant support
Group Size: 3 – 6 participants
Cost: $158.82 – $317.00 per session (depending on number of participants)
About this Group
Ninja Academy is a physiotherapy-led small group program designed to develop gross motor skills, coordination, balance and motor planning through structured obstacle-based challenges.
The program provides a supportive environment where children are encouraged to challenge themselves, learn from peers and experience success.
What children will do
- Obstacle courses targeting strength, balance and coordination
- Timed and goal-directed movement circuits
- Partner challenges requiring cooperation and shared planning
- Small-team problem-solving tasks
- Strategy-based physical games that promote communication
- Progressive skill stations tailored to varying ability levels
Focus skills:
- Improved gross motor skills including jumping, climbing, balancing and coordination
- Enhanced motor planning and ability to sequence movement tasks
- Increased physical endurance and body awareness
- Greater confidence attempting new physical activities
- Improved ability to work alongside peers
- Development of teamwork, communication and shared problem-solving skills
- Increased confidence participating in group-based activities
Dance Group (Physiotherapy Group)
Ages: Open to all ages
Location: Leichhardt Clinic – 155 Balmain Rd, Leichhardt
Dates: Tuesday 29th September, Tuesday 6th October 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
Session Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Facilitators: Physiotherapist + Allied Health Assistant support
Group Size: 2 – 6 participants
Cost: $190.00 – $317.00 (depending on number of participants)
About this Group
The dance group is a physiotherapy-facilitated dance and social group that supports movement, coordination, balance, and social connection through enjoyable and structured group activities.
Most importantly, children will build confidence while having fun in a positive and encouraging group environment.
What children will do
- Stretching and warm-up activities
- Guided dance routines
- Balance and coordination games
- Rhythm and music-based movement games
- Group challenges and partner activities
- Creative movement and freestyle dance
Focus skills:
- Gross motor skills
- Balance and coordination
- Strength and endurance
- Motor planning and body awareness
- Confidence in movement and participation
- Social skills such as turn-taking, teamwork, and communication
- Emotional regulation through movement and music
- Self-expression and creativity
Keen Riders (Bike Riding Group)
Ages: Open to all ages
Location: 36th Battalion Park, Leichhardt
Dates: Tuesday 29th September, Wednesday 30th September, Tuesday 6th October, Wednesday 7th October 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Session Duration: 45 minutes
Facilitators: Physiotherapist + Allied Health Assistant support
Group Size: 3 – 5 participants
Cost: $90.95 – $227.38 (depending on number of participants)
About this Group
Keen Riders is a fun, play-based group designed to help children build confidence and develop safe bike riding skills in a supportive outdoor environment.
Each session focuses on improving balance, coordination, motor planning, and independence through movement-based activities and games.
What children will do
- Practise bike and balance bike skills through obstacle courses and structured games
- Participate in fun riding challenges to improve balance, direction changes, and braking
- Engage in group activities that support turn-taking and teamwork
- Confidence-building games such as “stop and go” and “follow the leader”
Focus skills:
- Build confidence and coordination - develop balance, steering, and safe bike handling skills in a fun and motivating setting
- Improve strength and endurance - strengthen lower limbs, core stability, and postural control through riding and obstacle activities
- Enhance motor planning and body awareness - practise starting, stopping, turning, and navigating different paths
- Foster independence and social interaction - ride alongside peers, take turns, follow group instructions, and celebrate achievements together
Places are limited. Click below to secure a spot!
Every group is carefully designed under the clinical leadership of Debra Evans, who brings over 45 years of experience in child development and transdisciplinary practice.
Take the program details with you
Looking for a simple overview of our Sept–Oct School Holiday Therapy Groups? Download the brochure to view the five available groups, key details, and how to book a spot.
For personalised support, you can also submit an expression of interest and our team will help guide you to the right group for your child or teen.
School Holiday Therapy Groups brochure (PDF) | Sept–Oct 2026
What is Group Therapy?
Group Therapy provides children with opportunities to practise important life and therapy skills alongside peers in a supportive setting. Children work toward their individual goals while learning to share, take turns, problem-solve, and communicate effectively — all through meaningful play.
Our groups are designed around social connection, communication, emotional regulation, and independence. We know that when children feel safe, supported, and part of a group, they learn more confidently and joyfully.
Why Group Therapy Works
- Builds confidence and motivation through shared success and positive peer modelling
- Promotes social participation and friendships
- Encourages communication and emotional expression
- Provides real-world practice for skills learned in individual therapy
- Offers a cost-effective and engaging way to increase therapy intensity
- Creates a predictable and motivating environment that supports routine and growth
Every group is carefully designed under the clinical leadership of Debra Evans, who brings over 45 years of experience in child development and transdisciplinary practice.
How Our Programs Work
- Small group sizes (3–6 children) for individualised attention
- Led by our OTs, PTs, SPs, and supported by Allied Health Assistants
- Pre-group call (around 10 minutes) with the lead therapist to understand your child’s goals and needs
- Session summaries after each group and optional end-of-program report
- NDIS-funded and private options available
Group therapy complements ongoing 1:1 sessions, helping children use their therapy skills in social and everyday settings.
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Who Are Groups For?
Group therapy is suitable for children who:
- Would benefit from practising social communication, turn-taking, and interaction
- Are building confidence in group or school environments
- Need opportunities to generalise therapy goals outside 1:1 sessions
- Enjoy learning through play and shared activities
- Want to connect with peers in a supportive and structured environment
We group children by age, interests, and therapy goals to create the best learning fit.
Locations and Availability
- Leichhardt & Lilyfield Clinics
- Riverina (Narrandera) – limited group offerings during select terms
Funding and Cost
- NDIS Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
- Improved Health & Wellbeing
- Improved Relationships
Private funding options are also available.
Cost varies depending on group type, duration, and number of sessions. Full details are provided before registration.
Each program includes:
- A pre-group therapist call
- All therapy materials and session resources
- A short session summary after each session
- Optional post-program report (additional fee)
Our Group Therapy Options
We run programs throughout the year, including:
Term-Based Groups
Weekly sessions designed to support skill development and consistent progress.
Examples include:
- Early Communication Group
- Social Skills Groups
- Handwriting & Fine Motor Group
- Bike Riding Group
School Holiday Programs
Engaging, goal-based groups that keep learning going during the break.
These sessions focus on fun, participation, and community connection.
Examples include:
- Christmas Craft and Summer Play Groups
- Lego Therapy
- Gaming & Collaboration (Minecraft / Roblox / Ninja)
- Teen Foodie & Life Skills Group
- Speech Intensive (holiday block)
Each program runs for 1–2 weeks, with 1–3 sessions per week, depending on the group.
Session length varies between 1–1.5 hours.
Seasonal Programs
Our seasonal programs offer structured, intensive group sessions that blend therapy with play.
They allow children to:
- Build confidence and consistency through regular attendance
- Practise functional skills in real-life contexts
- Develop friendships and social communication
- Experience success in a motivating, fun environment
Programs are led by our therapists and tailored to your child’s needs and goals.
Ready to Join a Group?
- Submit an Expression of Interest
Share your child’s goals, age, and preferred time (term or holidays). - We’ll Contact You
To recommend the best match and confirm availability. - Join the fun!
Watch your child grow, connect, and thrive through play and participation.
Enquiry Form
Please complete the form below to express your interest in Group Therapy.