January 2027 School Holiday Groups
Magical Mates
Williamstown clinic
Monday 18th January 1pm-4pm
One day, three hour program
Magical Mates is a fun and inclusive school holiday program designed to help children build friendships, share their unique interests, and enjoy engaging activities in a supportive environment.
Throughout the program, children will have opportunities to:
- Share their special interests, hobbies, and passions with peers.
- Develop social connections and confidence through guided group interactions.
- Participate in a variety of fun, hands-on activities.
- Create exciting craft projects that encourage creativity and self-expression.
- Learn about and celebrate each other’s strengths, talents, and interests.
Magical Mates provides a welcoming space where children can connect with others who share similar interests, make new friends, and enjoy a magical holiday experience filled with creativity, learning, and fun.
Program of support including a set of visuals and an activity for home plus a summary report
NDIS funding applicable
Small group program with up to six children
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use sentences (spoken and via AAC)
- Children who can follow basic instructions
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
Brilliant Bodies Holiday Program
Williamstown clinic
Thursday 21st January 9am-12pm
One day, three hour program.
Brilliant Bodies helps children learn about their bodies, health, feelings and wellbeing through engaging, hands-on activities. Children explore how their bodies work, practise identifying and expressing emotions, and build confidence in healthcare experiences such as visiting the doctor or dentist.
Throughout the program, children will have opportunities to:
- Increase knowledge of body parts and their functions
- Build understanding of healthy habits that support wellbeing
- Develop vocabulary related to the body, health and emotions
- Learn about healthcare professionals and their roles (e.g., doctors, dentists, optometrists)
- Increase confidence and reduce anxiety around medical and dental visits
- Practise describing symptoms, injuries and physical sensations
- Develop body awareness and recognition of internal cues (e.g., hunger, tiredness, discomfort)
- Strengthen emotion identification and labelling skills
- Explore how feelings can look and feel in the body
- Learn strategies to manage and express emotions appropriately
- Build self-advocacy skills by communicating needs, feelings and concerns
- Develop perspective-taking and empathy for others’ experiences
- Practise asking questions and seeking information
- Strengthen listening and participation skills during group discussions
- Build confidence participating in role play and imaginative scenarios
- Develop problem-solving skills related to health, safety and wellbeing
- Foster social connection through shared learning experiences
Brilliant Bodies provides a welcoming space where children can make new friends while exploring body parts and emotions. From role playing and various games, children will enjoy a holiday experience filled with discovery, creativity, and fun.
Program of support including a set of visuals and a small Lego set plus a summary report
Children will need to bring a nut free snack and a bottle of water.
NDIS funding applicable
Small group program with up to six children
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use sentences (spoken and via AAC)
- Children who can follow basic instructions
- Children who can complete basic Lego builds
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
Party Peeps
Williamstown clinic
Wednesday 20th January 1pm-4pm
One day, three hour program
Party Peeps is a lively and exciting school holiday program where children can celebrate, socialise, and have fun with friends through a variety of party-themed activities. Designed to encourage connection, creativity, and confidence, this program is packed with games, crafts, and interactive experiences to keep children engaged.
Throughout the program, children will have opportunities to:
- Participate in fun party games and team challenges.
- Enjoy creative craft activities with a party theme.
- Explore music, movement, and interactive group activities.
- Make new friends and build social connections in a welcoming environment.
- Work together on exciting party-inspired projects and challenges.
Children will also be supported to develop important social and emotional skills, including:
- Navigating transitions between activities.
- Managing big feelings that can arise during fast-paced party games.
- Maintaining regulation and coping when not winning a game or having the first turn.
- Practising positive social skills in a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment.
- Building confidence, communication, and teamwork skills through shared experiences.
Party Peeps provides a supportive space where children can connect with others, celebrate their unique personalities, and enjoy a holiday experience full of laughter, creativity, and friendship. This group provides the chance to join the fun, make memories, and be part of the party!
Program of support including a set of visuals and an activity for home plus a summary report.
Children will need to bring a nut free snack and a bottle of water.
NDIS funding applicable
Small group program with up to six children
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use sentences (spoken and via AAC)
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Minecraft Makers
Williamstown clinic
Friday 22nd January 9am-12pm OR 1pm – 4pm
Younger clients will usually be allocated to the morning group, and older clients to the afternoon.
One day, three hour program
Minecraft Makers is an engaging school holiday program where children can unleash their creativity, work together on exciting challenges, and bring their ideas to life through Minecraft-inspired activities. Whether they are experienced builders or new to the game, children will have opportunities to create, explore, and connect with peers who share similar interests.
Throughout the program, children will have opportunities to:
- Design and build imaginative creations inspired by Minecraft.
- Share ideas, strategies, and favourite aspects of the game with peers.
- Participate in creative building challenges and collaborative projects.
- Develop problem-solving, planning, and teamwork skills.
- Enjoy Minecraft-themed craft and hands-on activities away from the screen.
- Build friendships in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Minecraft Makers provides a welcoming space where children can express their creativity, work together, and turn their ideas into amazing creations. It is the perfect holiday program for young builders, creators, and adventurers who love to imagine, design, and make.
Program of support including a set of visuals and an activity for home plus a summary report.
Children will need to bring a nut free snack and a bottle of water.
NDIS funding applicable
Small group program with up to six children
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use sentences (spoken and via AAC)
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Dino Discovery School Holiday Program
Thursday 21st January 1pm-4pm
Williamstown Clinic
One day, three hour program
Dino Discovery is an exciting school holiday program for children who love discovering the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Through interactive activities, games, and creative experiences, children will learn about a variety of amazing creatures while building friendships and having fun.
Throughout the program, children will have opportunities to:
- Explore interesting facts about dinosaursfrom around the world.
- Share their favourite species and learn from their peers.
- Participate in fun dino-themed games and group activities.
- Create exciting dinosaur-inspired craft projects.
- Develop teamwork, communication, and social skills in a supportive environment.
- Use their imagination through creative play and hands-on learning experiences.
Dino Discovery provides a welcoming space where children can connect with others, discover the wonders of the prehistoric world, and enjoy a holiday adventure filled with learning, creativity, and fun.
Program of support including a set of visuals and an activity for home plus a summary report.
Children will need to bring a nut free snack and a bottle of water.
NDIS funding applicable
Small group program with up to six children
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use sentences (spoken and via AAC)
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Chatty Chefs Holiday Group (NEW!)
Williamstown clinic
Wednesday 20th January 9am-12pm
One day, three hour program.
Chatty Chefs is a fun and interactive school holiday program that encourages children to explore the colourful world of food through hands-on activities, creative experiences, and social connection. Children will have the opportunity to discover new flavours, learn about healthy foods, and build friendships while enjoying a variety of food-themed adventures.
Throughout the program, children will have opportunities to:
- Try and explore a range of different foods in a safe and supportive environment.
- Learn interesting facts about where food comes from.
- Share their favourite foods and discover new ones with peers.
- Participate in fun food-themed games and group activities.
- Create colourful cooking-inspired craft projects and artworks.
- Develop confidence, curiosity, and social skills through shared experiences and teamwork.
Chatty Chefs provides a welcoming space where children can make new friends, expand their tastes, and enjoy a holiday experience filled with creativity, discovery, and fun. From familiar favourites to exciting new flavours, children will enjoy a fresh and fun holiday adventure!
Program of support including a set of visuals and an activity for home plus a summary report.
Children will need to bring a nut free snack and a bottle of water.
NDIS funding applicable
Small group program with up to six children
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use sentences (spoken and via AAC)
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Art Alliance Holiday Group
Williamstown clinic
Tuesday 19th January 1pm-4pm
One day, three hour program
Art Alliance is a creative and collaborative school holiday program where children can explore their artistic talents, express their ideas, and connect with others who share a love of art. Through a range of hands-on projects and activities, children will build confidence, develop new skills, and celebrate their creativity in a supportive environment.
Throughout the program, children will have opportunities to:
- Explore a variety of art styles, techniques, and materials.
- Create unique artworks using drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media.
- Share ideas and collaborate with peers on creative projects.
- Express themselves through imaginative and meaningful artistic activities.
- Develop fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and creative thinking.
- Build friendships while working together in a fun and encouraging group setting.
Art Alliance provides a welcoming space where young artists can create, connect, and be inspired. Children will leave with new skills, wonderful artwork to take home, and a sense of pride in their creative achievements.
Program of support including a pack of visuals, an activity for home and a summary report.
Children will need to bring a nut free snack and a bottle of water.
NDIS funding applicable
Small group program with up to six children
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use sentences (spoken and via AAC)
- Children who can follow basic instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can participate alongside peers
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
STEM Stars Holiday Group
Williamstown clinic
Tuesday 19th January 9am-12pm
One day, three hour program
STEM Stars is a hands-on school holiday program where children can design, build, and create while developing teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering skills. Through exciting science-themed activities, children will have the opportunity to explore how things work and bring their own ideas to life in a fun and supportive environment.
Throughout the program, children will have opportunities to:
- Develop curiosity and confidence in exploring new concepts
- Build observation and investigation skills
- Learn to make predictions and test ideas
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Strengthen reasoning skills by discussing results and outcomes
- Build vocabulary related to science and discovery
- Improve listening and participation in group discussions
- Develop teamwork skills during collaborative experiments and challenges
- Strengthen planning and organisational skills when completing investigations
- Increase flexibility when experiments have unexpected outcomes
- Build confidence sharing ideas, theories and findings with peers
- Develop understanding of cause-and-effect relationships
- Strengthen attention to detail and following multi-step instructions
- Encourage creativity and innovation through designing and creating solutions
- Build resilience and persistence when solving challenges
STEM Stars provides a welcoming space where children can use their imagination, build new friendships, and take on exciting science challenges. Whether coding robots or designing innovative projects, children will enjoy a holiday experience filled with creativity, learning, and fun.
Program of support including a pack of visuals, an activity for home and a summary report.
Children will need to bring a nut free snack and a bottle of water.
NDIS funding applicable
Small group program with up to six children
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use sentences (spoken and via AAC)
- Children who can follow basic instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can participate alongside peers
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Term One 2027 Groups
Kindergarten Concepts
Program of Support
Suitable for children who are completing four year old kindergarten in 2027
Williamstown clinic
We are currently taking expressions of interest for this program. If you would like to enrol your child please contact our clinic with your preferred days/times.
*Sessions run subject to minimum numbers of participants
Small group program with up to 4 children and 1 speech pathologist
60 minute sessions weekly plus a take home resource pack to reinforce skills at home and a summary report.
Cost $120 per week
Children will work on the following skills in a fun group setting:
- Turn taking
- Waiting
- Following instructions
- Early literacy concepts – phonological awareness skills including syllable awareness, rhyme, blending sounds to form words
- Early sound-letter links with alphabet code using Read3
- Story comprehension
- Vocabulary development
- Early numeracy concepts and number skills
- Table top work
- Fine motor skills and letter writing
- Following a routine
- Short task completion
- Our sessions will be neurodiversity affirming and strengths based, fun and engaging.
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Early Primary Narrative Skills Program of Support
Suitable for children who are in foundation, grades one and two in 2027
Williamstown clinic
Mondays 4pm-5pm
*Sessions run subject to minimum numbers of participants
Small group program with up to five children and one speech pathologist
60 minute sessions weekly plus a take home resource pack to reinforce narrative skills at home plus a summary report.
Cost $120 per week
Children will work on the following skills in a fun group setting:
- Narrative structure using Story Champs – macrostructure of a story including elements such as Character, Setting, Problem, Action, Ending
- Microstructure with explicit teaching and practice of grammar concepts to produce sentences.
- Develop vocabulary and word association skills
- Develop listening skills in relation to story comprehension
- Develop the ability to tell personal narratives
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use and write sentences
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Vibrant Vocabulary
Program of Support
Suitable for children who are in foundation, grade one and grade two in 2027
Williamstown clinic
Tuesdays 4pm-5pm
Sessions run subject to minimum numbers of participants.
Small group program with up to five children and one speech pathologist.
60 minute sessions weekly plus a take home resource pack to reinforce skills at home and a summary report.
Cost $120 per week
Children will work on the following skills in a fun group setting:
- Developing knowledge of vocabulary across a variety of topics
- Semantic feature analysis including categories, functions, opposites, adjectives and word associations
- Play games and listen to stories focusing on our target topic
- Problem solving
- Sharing ideas with peers
- Develop social skills in a small group
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can form sentences
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Text Detectives (NEW!)
Program of Support
Suitable for children who are in grades two, three, four and five in 2027
Williamstown clinic
Wednesdays 4pm-5pm
Sessions run subject to minimum numbers of participants.
Small group program with up to five children and one speech pathologist.
60 minute sessions weekly plus a take home resource pack to reinforce skills at home and a summary report.
Cost $120 per week
Children will work on the following skills in a fun group setting:
- Understanding different text types
- Reading comprehension and vocabulary
- Following and creating instructions
- Functional literacy skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communication and discussion skills
- Planning and organisation
- Social learning and teamwork
- Confidence using literacy in everyday situations
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can form sentences
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Creative Crew (NEW!)
Program of Support
Suitable for children who are in foundation, grade one, grade two and grade three in 2026
Williamstown clinic
Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Sessions run subject to minimum numbers of participants.
Small group program with up to five children and one speech pathologist.
60 minute sessions weekly plus a take home resource pack to reinforce skills at home and a summary report.
Cost $120 per week
Children will work on the following skills in a fun group setting:
- Social connection and friendships
- Communication and conversation skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creativity and imagination
- Problem-solving and flexible thinking
- Confidence and self-expression
- Emotional regulation and resilience
- Independence and self-advocacy
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can form sentences
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Upper Primary Narrative Skills
Program of Support
Suitable for children who are in grades three, four, five and six in 2027
Williamstown clinic
Fridays 4pm-5pm
Sessions run subject to minimum numbers of participants.
Small group program with up to five children and one speech pathologist.
60 minute sessions weekly plus a take home resource pack to reinforce narrative skills at home plus a summary report.
Cost $120 per week
Children will work on the following skills in a fun group setting:
- Narrative structure using Story Champs – macrostructure of a story including elements such as Character, Setting, Feelings, Problem, Action, Ending
- Microstructure with explicit teaching and practice of grammar concepts to produce sentences.
- Develop vocabulary and word association skills.
- Develop listening skills in relation to story comprehension.
- Develop strategies to edit stories.
For this group to be useful, it is suitable for:
- Children who can use and write sentences
- Children who can follow instructions
- Children who can participate in small group activities independently
- Children who can sustain attention for table top activities
Group program frequently asked questions
Note: A lot of these questions are answered in the terms and conditions
When do we need to make payment for the group?
A $50 deposit is taken to secure your child’s place in the group, the remainder of the payment is taken on the morning of the first group day.
Can I stay with my child?
The group sessions are drop off sessions, you will need to say goodbye to your child at the door.
Children with separation anxiety would be better suited to individual sessions where parents can remain the entire time.
Can I bring a snack?
Please ensure your child has a snack before the group time. Lego and Language and Craft and Concepts groups children can bring a water bottle but no food. The Construction Crew group will have a snack break and you need to send your child’s snack (no nuts).
Can a Support Worker attend with the child in the session?
No. Our groups are organised with a specific number of adults and children in the rooms.
What happens if I need to miss a session?
We can provide a resource pack in lieu of the missed session. We cannot issue any refund or change the group price.
Where can I go while I wait?
Our clinics have lovely cafes around the corner which are perfect for waiting.
