Facilitated by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist

Kids in the Kitchen blends the excitement of cooking with essential skill-building in a group setting. Led by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist, this program helps children develop life skills while enjoying hands-on cooking experiences.

Cooking offers a sensory-rich environment that enhances fine motor skills, executive functioning, social connection, and communication. The group is designed to support each child in a way that feels comfortable—whether they prefer leading, observing, or collaborating—while encouraging growth in practical life skills.

OT and Speech Pathologist expertise supports children in:

• Building self-awareness and emotional insight, helping children recognise and manage emotions in a safe, structured environment
• Strengthening executive function skills such as planning, sequencing, and organisation as children follow recipes, measure ingredients, and manage multi-step cooking processes
• Developing fine motor skills through activities like chopping, stirring, decorating, and measuring.
• Fostering social connection and perspective-taking: Offering gentle guidance for building communication, empathy, and understanding in social situations.
• Exploring self-advocacy and self-determination, encouraging children to make choices about ingredients, recipes, and their roles, fostering confidence in their decision-making
• Supporting interoception and body autonomy, helping children tune into their sensory experiences, such as temperature and texture, while learning to manage their body’s responses in a kitchen setting
• Enhancing communication skills through following verbal and visual instructions, using descriptive language to talk about the cooking process, and engaging in group discussions
• Promoting safety and hygiene awareness, guiding children in safe kitchen practices, such as handling utensils properly, maintaining cleanliness, and staying aware of hazards

 Kids in the Kitchen provides a supportive, engaging environment where children can develop life skills, build confidence, and discover that cooking is not only a valuable skill but also fun!

When: Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th January 

Where: Mount Eliza Village Church – 93 Canadian Bay Road, Mount Eliza

Session Options:

• Session 1 10am – 12pm (6 to 9 years old)
• Session 2 1:30pm – 3.30pm (10 to 14 years old)

Group Numbers: Maximum 8 participants per session
Cost: $810

Facilitators:

Nadene

Hannah

Facilitated by two Occupational Therapists

Inspired by common games like Among Us, Pokémon, Roblox and Minecraft, this dynamic group transforms the excitement and challenge of video games into real-life activities that support personal growth, social connection, and confidence.

Facilitated by 2 Occupational Therapists, the group focuses on nurturing each child’s unique ways of thinking and engaging. OTs bring specialised expertise in sensory regulation, emotional insight, and executive functioning to create a tailored, supportive environment where each participant can thrive.

OTs provide targeted support in:

• Building self-awareness and emotional insight: Helping participants tune into their emotions, understand their responses, and manage feelings with OT identified self-regulation strategies.
• Strengthening executive function skills: Facilitating planning, organising, and sequencing tasks through engaging, game-inspired challenges.
• Supporting interoception and body autonomy: Encouraging awareness of bodily signals and exploring with children how they might regulate their own body and emotions.
• Fostering social connection and perspective-taking: Offering gentle guidance for building communication, empathy, and understanding in social situations.
• Developing motor skills through interest-based movement and play: Incorporating movement into gameplay to support motor planning, coordination, and sensory processing. Participants will also be engaged in numerous occupational therapist led fine motor activities during the group.
• Exploring identity, self-advocacy, and self-determination: Supporting participants to express and advocate for their needs and preferences and understand their unique identity within a group dynamic.
• Celebrating difference and shared experiences: Providing a space for children to feel seen, valued, and connected, where individual differences are celebrated and understood.

This group is a fun, safe, and supportive environment where participants can think critically, move creatively, and connect with others through shared interests and real-life activities. It’s a space for growing confidence, developing new skills, and enjoying the process of self-discovery.

When: Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th January

Session Options:

• Session 1: 9:30am – 11.30am (7 to 10 years old)
• Session 2: 12pm – 2.00pm (11 to 14 years old)

Where: Frankston Hub – Level 1, 20 Davey Street, Frankston
Group Numbers: Maximum 8 participants per session
Cost: $780

Facilitators:

Facilitated by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist

Calling all crafty creators! Creative Crew is a hands-on, imagination-packed program designed for children/teenagers who benefit from extra support to get their fingers moving and ideas flowing.

Led by an experienced Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist this group helps children build essential fine motor and coordination skills through playful, engaging activities – all while nurturing confidence, creativity, and self-expression.

But it’s not just about craft! Children/teenagers are gently supported to:

• Develop planning, sequencing, and executive functioning skills through structured and open-ended projects
• Practice self-advocacy and decision-making by making meaningful choices in how they participate
• Strengthen emotional insight and regulation using visual supports, co-regulation strategies, and shared reflection
• Explore and celebrate their personal interests, identities, and creative styles
• Connect with others through collaborative activities, consent-based interactions, and communication in ways that feel authentic to them
• Build fine motor skills through a range of hands on activities

Think connection, confidence, and colourful creations – all in one place!

Perfect for children/teenagers who benefit from a gentle, inclusive space to strengthen their motor skills, express themselves, and build social connection while having a blast.

When: Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th 

Session Options:

• Session 1: 9:30am – 11.30am (Primary School Age)
• Session 2: 12pm – 2.00pm (Secondary School Age)

Where: Frankston Hub – Level 1, 20 Davey Street, Frankston
Group Numbers: Maximum 8 participants per session
Cost: $780

Facilitators:

Facilitated by two Occupational Therapists 

Brick by Brick is a hands on program using LEGO® to support children in exploring their strengths, building meaningful connections, and developing a wide range of skills—at their own pace and in their own way.

The structured, predictable nature of LEGO® provides a calming and engaging space for creativity, communication, and regulation. Whether a child chooses to build independently, alongside others, or collaborate when they’re ready, all forms of engagement are supported and respected.

Our Occupational Therapists, bring unique expertise in understanding how the body, mind, and emotions work together. Their knowledge of sensory processing, self-regulation, and development helps them tailor activities to each child’s individual needs, ensuring they feel safe, calm, and engaged. They also support children to work through challenges in a way that is empowering, respecting their pace and preferred style of interaction.

This group supports development in:

• Fine motor skills through purposeful construction and hands-on tasks
• Executive functioning including planning, organising, sequencing, and problem-solving
• Identity, self-determination, and advocacy through creative expression, shared interests, and supporting children to communicate their needs, preferences, and ideas
• Interoception and regulation, using structured play to notice body signals and emotional states
• Social connection and understanding, through the shared process of creating and building together, fostering natural opportunities for communication and perspective-taking
• Communication and confidence, including optional opportunities for presenting and storytelling

Brick by Brick provides a safe, flexible environment where children can feel successful, connected, and understood. Each session is designed to nurture individual strengths, support curiosity, and celebrate diverse ways of thinking, playing, and relating.

When: Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th January 

Session Options:

• Session 1: 9:45am – 11.45am (Prep – Grade 2) 
• Session 2: 1pm – 3pm (Grade 3 – 6)

Where: Frankston Hub – Level 1, 20 Davey Street, Frankston
Group Numbers: Maximum 8 participants per session
Cost: $780

Facilitators:

Facilitated by an Occupational Therapist

This program introduces neurodivergent students to the new routines, expectations, and experiences they will encounter in Year 7. Through a series of engaging, interactive sessions, we will cover everything from navigating new schedules and managing workloads to understanding social dynamics and advocating for personal needs. We prioritise creating a safe space where students can express themselves, share their concerns, and develop strategies to thrive in their new educational setting.

Topics covered..

• Differences between primary and secondary school
• ‘Myths and truths’ about secondary school
• Understanding ‘who is who’ at secondary school
• Who and how to ask for support
• Exploring social preferences and differences
• What being neurodivergent means for me
• How a self-profile shared with the new school can assist
• Signs of ‘Anxiety’ and ‘Stress’ and how to manage
• Executive function strategies to support managing workload.

When: Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st January 

Session Options:

• Session 1: 10:00am – 12:00pm (12/13yrs Going into High School)

Where: Frankston Hub – Level 1, 20 Davey Street, Frankston
Group Numbers: Maximum 6 participants per session
Cost: $780

Facilitators:

Facilitated by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist  

Our Get Prepped program helps children build the confidence, communication and independence skills needed for a smooth transition to more structured, classroom-based learning.

Through fun, engaging activities, children will:

• Practice classroom routines (mat time, recess, taking the roll, table work)
• Strengthen early literacy and pre-writing skills
• Develop independence – asking for help, managing belongings, following instructions
• Build confidence meeting new friends and working cooperatively
• Enhance oral language and early sound–letter awareness
• Grow social communication skills (social thinking, awareness and competence)

This program supports NDIS Capacity Building goals, including functional communication, social participation, and transition to a new learning environment.

Limited places available –  a great way to help your child feel confident and ready for the next stage of their learning journey.

A parent or carer is present for the duration of the session.

Program details:

6-hour program delivered over 3 sessions (2 hours per day)

When: Tuesday 30th September, Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd October 

Where: Village Church Mt Eliza, 93 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza

Time:

• Session 1: 9:30am – 11:30am
• Session 2: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Group Numbers: Maximum 8 participants per session

Cost: $780

Facilitators:

Nadene

Astrid

Facilitated by a Speech Therapist

Our program fosters empathy and social skills through interactive activities centred around children and their best mates – dogs. Children engage in storytelling circles, agility courses, fetch relays, and more, all with their canine companions. Our inclusive environment celebrates diverse communication styles and encourages respectful interactions. Through playful learning and dog-inspired fun, participants develop confidence, patience, and mutual understanding. Join us to explore the joy of communication alongside our furry friends!

• Neuro-affirming social communication group centred around dogs.
• Activities include storytelling circles, agility courses, fetch relays, and more.
• Emphasis on empathy, social skills, and inclusive interactions.
• Encourages confidence, patience, and mutual understanding.
• Celebrates diverse communication styles in a playful, dog-inspired environment.

This program provides a safe place to explore and practice the following skills:

• Inclusion
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Following and giving verbal directions
• Understanding and being part of a group
• Socialisation and engagement with others in the group
• Collaborating with others and expressing feelings
• Emotional regulation
• Reading environment and context to make interpret and predict events
• Understanding group plans and building capacity to be part of a group
• Presenting and public speaking skills

When: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th January 

• Session 1: Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th September (8-10 year olds)
• Session 2: Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd October (10-12 year olds)

Where: Frankston Hub – Level 1, 20 Davey Street, Frankston

Time: 

• Session 1: 9:30am – 12:30pm (6 to 10 years old)  
• Session 2: 1:30pm – 4:30pm (11 – 16 years old) 

Group Numbers: Maximum 6 participants per session
Cost: $780

Facilitators:

Jessie

Chrissy

Facilitated by Hearing and Communication Specialists

Join us for a fun-filled 90-minute holiday session of messy fun, potion-making, and water play –  a chance for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing children (of all ages), their parents, siblings, and grandparents, to connect, play, and create together.

This session celebrates d/Deaf identity, communication, and family connection in a relaxed and inclusive environment. We welcome and support all communication styles – spoken language, sign, AAC, movement, or quiet presence – and encourage everyone to join in the way that feels most natural.

Through hands-on activities, children and families build confidence, self-awareness, and well-being, exploring creativity, sensory play, and shared joy. It’s a space for connection, belonging, and fun, aligned with family and NDIS goals, and supported by 2 Hearing and Communication Specialists who are passionate about inclusion, identity, and communication — all while having great fun!

When: Wednesday 21st January

Time:

• Session 1: 9:30am – 11:00am (all ages – siblings welcome – no extra charge)
• Session 2: 1:00pm – 2:30pm (all ages – siblings welcome – no extra charge)

Where: Lakewood Family and Child Centre – 107 Raphael Cres, Frankston

Group Numbers: Maximum 8 participants per session

Cost: $195

Facilitators:

Bec

Chrissy