Therapeutic Groups for Children Aged Up to 9 Years
Group programs in 2025 include ‘Pawsitive Vibes’, a canine assisted therapy group, the Hanen ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ program, ‘Brick Club’ ‘Motor Magic’, ‘Fun with Food’ and ‘School Readiness’ for children starting school.
Our Operational Philosophy
A child and family-centred model of support and intervention
We believe in a child and family-centred model of support and intervention. We work in partnership with families to meet the goals they have for their children. While our offerings are based in evidence-based practice, we will always make sure we offer this in a way that is the most appropriate for each child and family and explain the reasons for our ways of working.
We are a trauma responsive practice and recognise the importance of working in trauma responsive ways with our staff, families and children. As much as possible we will work to offer a safe and affirming space for anyone who accesses us.
We work in a neuroaffirming way with children and their families, understanding that everyone has different ways of thinking, learning, processing and perceiving information. Our goals and strategies support children to develop and thrive whilst maintaining their strengths and individuality.
We work as a transdisciplinary and collaborative team with a focus on the best interests of the child and family. Our team’s approach is consistent, respectful, and intentional.
Programs and Services
Individual Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy for children aged up to 9 years
The Hub offers individual Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy for children aged up to 9 years. This therapy can be delivered in the child’s home, the community (for example at a park or playground, library, or the child’s childcare service or school) or onsite at The Infants’ Home.
Therapeutic Groups for children aged up to 9 years
The Hub delivers weekly Therapeutic Groups for children during each school term or during school holidays that focus on offering therapeutic support to children in a group setting while also supporting the development of their social skills. Each Therapeutic Group is facilitated by two Therapists from The Infants’ Home’s Allied Health team. They are a cost-effective way for families to access therapeutic support for their child.
Parent Capacity Building
The Hub delivers Parent Capacity Building programs in addition to our current parenting programs. These include webinars for parents on a range of topics related to supporting their child’s learning, development and wellbeing, as well as the delivery of bespoke parenting group programs based on identified community needs.
Program Costs
The Hub delivers fee-for-service programs aligned with the NDIS price guide. Clients can use their eligible NDIS/early intervention funding (plan and self-managed) and/or any Medicare or health insurance rebates they are eligible for toward these costs.
Upcoming Programs
Pawsitive Vibes
Helps children who are working on goals such as building resilience and confidence, emotional regulation, communication and play skills.
This four-day group will be facilitated by two Occupational Therapists, Justine and Lisa, together with Justine’s certified Canine Assisted Therapy dogs, Vada and Raffy.
Vada and Raffy enhance the occupational therapy support delivered by the therapists simply by being present, and the dogs are incorporated into the program in a child-led way. The children have conversations with the therapists and each other about the dogs and they interact with them
Pawsitive Vibes is running is running 14 to 17 April 2025 from 9.30am to 11.00am, during the autumn school holidays. The program is running at The Infants’ Home, 17 Henry Street, Ashfield.
Click here to learn more and complete a short form to register your interest.
Brick Club
Encourages teamwork, social skills, communication, and problem solving.
Through this group, delivered by two Occupational Therapists from The Infants’ Home, your child will learn to collaborate, communicate, problem solve and share fun experiences all through collaborative LEGO play. This group is for children aged 6-9 years
Brick Club is running 14 to 17 April 2025 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, during the autumn school holidays. The program is running at The Infants’ Home, 17 Henry Street, Ashfield.
Click here to learn more and complete a short form to register your interest.
It Takes Two to Talk
Helping parents support their
child's language development
The Hanen ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ program is designed specifically for parents of young children (aged birth to 5 years) who have a language delay. The program provides parents with practical skills to build their child’s language during their everyday routines and activities.
It Takes Two to Talk is running 3 April to 3 July 2025, from 3.30pm to 6.00pm, at The Infants’ Home, 17 Henry Street, Ashfield.
Click here to learn more and complete the short online form to register your interest.
Motor Magic Group
For children challenged with
self-regulation or managing emotions
‘Motor Magic’ is delivered by two Allied Health therapists from The Infants’ Home. ‘Motor Magic’ supports children’s regulation through the use of gross motor activities and other experiences designed to help them to ‘tune in’ to their bodies and how they are feeling. Children are supported to develop a ‘toolbox’ of gross motor/regulation strategies, to develop cooperative small group skills, have fun and make new friends.
This group will again run later in 2025.
Fun with Food
Building the confidence of
children who are fussy eaters
Through this group, delivered by two Allied Health therapists from The Infants’ Home, children are introduced to a range of new foods, supported to build their confidence with food, and have opportunities to explore food through play, have fun and make new friends.
This group will run again later in 2025.
School Readiness
Helping preschool children
get ready for school
This group is designed to help children develop and practice foundational skills in preparation for school. It has a focus on literacy and fine motor skills, and the development of social/emotional skills to promote self-regulation, social competency and relationship building. The group is delivered by two Allied Health therapists from The Infants’ Home,
These groups usually run later in the year to support preschool children starting school the following year.
Contact Lisa Doyle
Call Lisa, our Occupational Therapist, on 9799 4844 or email thehub@theinfantshome.org.au
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