Sew What?
A creative space where peers can socialise, problem solve and develop sequencing skills essential for task completion. Life skills are incorporated into this learning which can ultimately lead toward a hobby or ‘small home business.
Duration
5 x 1 hour sessions per term, run fortnightly
Goals
- Life skill development
- Peer socialisation
- Common interest / hobby
- Self confidence
- Sequencing & problem solving
Craft Zone
A creative space where groups of children can socialise, problem solve and develop sequencing skills essential for task completion
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Duration
5 x 1 hour sessions per term, run fortnightly
Goals
- Life skill development
- Peer socialisation
- Common interest / hobby
- Self confidence
- Sequencing & problem solving
Secret Agent Society
A fun espionage themed social skills program that targets anger and anxiety issues. It teaches children how to feel happier, calmer and more brave, so that they can make and keep friends
Duration
10 x 1.5 hour sessions per term, run weekly
Goals
- Social skills development Program.
- Learn how to feel happier, calmer and braver.
- Teaches children how to make and keep friends
- Fun, espionage theme
Boys Stuff - Puberty & Hygiene
A fun group that provides a way to explore the natural changes from tween to teen years.
Duration
5 x 1 hour sessions per term, run fortnightly
Goals
- Social awareness around puberty and associated hygiene
- Life skills: routines & task sequencing
- A few things about girls
Girls Stuff - Puberty & Hygiene
A fun group that provides a way to explore the natural changes from tween to teen years.
Duration
5 x 1 hour sessions per term, run fortnightly
Goals
- Social awareness around puberty, menstruation and associated hygiene
- Life skills: routines & task sequencing
- A few things about boys
Prepare to Work - Life Skills Group
The “Prep to Work” group is NOT an NDIS "SLES" group, but aims to provide exposure to the following as a way of preparation towards participation in an "SLES" program (usually possible in the last year at school)
Duration
5 x 1 hour sessions per term, run fortnightly
Goals
- Punctuality and work ethics
- Communication skills
- Discovery activities
- Work organisation skills and systematic strategies
- Time management skills
- Memory and sequencing skills
- Learning how to take instruction at work
- Money handling skills
- Socialising when working
Pamper Pals
To educate girls on self-care, to improve self-confidence and teach them tips to be well presented for future endeavours e.g. school or job
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Duration
5 x 1 hour sessions per term, run fortnightly
Goals
- Developing personal values
- Valuing self and self care
- Life skills: Caring for skin and nails. Applying makeup, face masks, and learning to style their hair.
- Photo shoot with pictures of themselves that they will love
Contact Us
Phone: 02 6583 3480
Email: [email protected]
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Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a constant thread through all that we do here at Sensory Smart OT.
SEL includes curriculums derived from:
Please contact us to assess the suitability of each of the groups for your particular needs.