Playground Pals

Playground Pals is a play-based social group designed for children aged 3–5 years who may benefit from support building confidence with communication, peer interaction, imaginative play, and collaborative play experiences. Led by Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, the group provides a warm, supportive environment where children are encouraged to connect, explore, communicate, and play in ways that feel meaningful and comfortable for them.

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Sessions are child-led and relationship-focused, using games, movement, sensory play, imaginative activities, crafts, and shared routines to support:

• Connection and shared enjoyment with peers

• Collaborative and imaginative play

• Flexible thinking and problem solving

• Understanding and expressing ideas with others

• Confidence participating in group environments

• Self-advocacy and communicating needs

• Emotional regulation and navigating social situations

• Familiarity with routines and expectations often experienced in kinder, daycare, and early school settings

 

This group may suit children who:

• Find playground or peer interactions challenging, unpredictable, or overwhelming

• Are developing confidence with communication in group settings

• Benefit from support navigating social situations at kinder or daycare

• Are preparing for the transition to school in 2027

 

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay during sessions where possible. This creates opportunities to observe strategies in action, ask questions, and feel supported by our trusted facilitators, Speech Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists. We aim to work collaboratively with families so strategies can feel practical, achievable, and supportive across everyday environments.

 

Playground Pals focuses on creating a safe and welcoming space where children can build confidence, relationships, communication, and play skills through enjoyable shared experiences.

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Please register your interest via the Sign Up button below.