Group Programs

July School Holidays 2026

This July school holidays, we are excited to offer two engaging group programs designed to support skill‑building, confidence, and independence. Children can join us for hands‑on learning, social connection, and plenty of fun as they explore new challenges and build valuable everyday skills.

Direction Detectives

The Direction Detective school holiday program is designed to build confidence and independence through fun, engaging, and purposeful activities.

Children will learn essential

Road safety
Navigation by walking
Team work
Building social skills
Community access and awareness

Throughout each activity, participants develop key executive functioning skills—such as planning, sequencing, attention, and flexible thinking—supporting their overall growth and daily independence.

Squish Studio –Fine Motor Skills Group

Squish Studio is a playful occupational therapy session where kids build fine motor skills by creating their own custom squishy. Through mixing, shaping, squeezing, decorating,and playing. Children will strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and explore sensory experiences. Each child leaves with a unique squishy and a boost in confidence in what their hands can do.

Schedule:

7 – 11 Years

Direction Detective Monday 6th July 9am-11am

Squish Studio Thursday 9th July 9am-11am

12 – 16 Years

Direction Detective Tuesday 7th July 9am-11am

Squish Studio Friday 10am-12pm

Common Ground Project x Function Focus Allied Health Term 3 2026 – Limited spots!

Join us at Common Ground Project for an immersive 8‑week occupational therapy group program designed to build practical life skills, confidence and community connection through hands‑on learning in the kitchen, garden and natural environment.

This program supports participants to develop meaningful everyday skills while working together in a supportive, therapeutic setting. Across the eight weeks, participants will explore:

Food preparation, hygiene and safe food‑handling practices
Kitchen safety awareness and safe use of equipment
Understanding different foods, their origins and cultural significance
Planting, growing and caring for food crops
Safe use of basic farming and gardening tools
Learning about biodiversity and the local environment
Working collaboratively with others
Building teamwork, communication and social skills

Guided by qualified occupational therapists, the program blends practical activities with therapeutic strategies to promote independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation. Whether in the kitchen, garden or outdoor learning spaces, participants will have the opportunity to build skills that support everyday living while connecting with nature and community.

Schedule:

Beginning 18 July 2026

9am – 11am for 8 weeks

Location:

675 Anglesea Rd, Freshwater Creek VIC 32173