Our NeuroJunior groups are designed to help children learn and practice development skills they need at kinder, school and after school activities.

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These groups are designed to flex to meet your child goals. Children learn to interact with peers, share, take turns, and cooperate in a structured setting. They build friendship skills and confidence in group environments, which is essential for school and community participation. Plus play-based and interactive activities are more fun and keep children motivated.

Chhildren on therapy swing with physiotherapist in rehab clinic

Play and share
Social skills

Improve communication skills, build positive peer relationships, develop emotional awareness, enhance problem-solving and boost confidence in social settings.

Ready-set-move!
Balance & coordination

Improve balance and postural control, build coordination skills, enhance motor planning, develop strength and body awareness and boost confidence in movement.

Skill builders
Fine motor skills

Enhance hand strength and dexterity, develop bilateral coordination, improve hand-eye coordination, build functional independence and encourage confidence and engagement.

Speech pathologist with young child looking at assisted communication device

Smart start
School readiness

Enhance attention and concentration, build social and emotional skills, promote independence and foster confidence in structured settings.

Children on therapy swing in rehab clinic

NeuroJunior play and share
Social skills

Senior Speech Pathologist
NeuroJunior Deer Park

1pm-3pm on Tue 7, Wed 8, Mon 13 & Wed 15 April 2026

Our NeuroJunior social skills group for children aged 4-9 is designed to create a fun, supportive environment where kids can learn and practice essential communication and interaction skills. Through structured activities, games, and guided discussions, participants will build confidence, develop friendships, and learn strategies to navigate social situations both at school and in the community.

Improve communication skills
Help children express themselves clearly and listen actively to others.

Build positive peer relationships
Encourage cooperation, sharing, and turn-taking in group settings.

Develop emotional awareness
Reach children to recognise and manage their own feelings and respond to others with empathy.

Enhance problem-solving skills
Support children in resolving conflicts and making decisions in social contexts.

Boost confidence in social settings
Provide opportunities for practicing social skills in a safe, encouraging environment.

NeuroJunior ready-set-move!
Balance and coordination skills

Senior Physiotherapist
NeuroJunior Deer Park

9am-11am Tue 7, Wed 8, Tue 14, Wed 15 April

Our NeuroJunior ready-set-move! program is designed for children who would benefit from developing balance, coordination, and body positioning in a fun and active environment. Through engaging movement-based activities, obstacle courses, and guided physical challenges, children will build confidence in their motor skills while improving their ability to participate in play, sport, and everyday activities.

Improve balance and postural control
Support children to develop stability and body control during static and dynamic activities.

Build coordination skills
Strengthen whole-body coordination through tasks that involve timing, sequencing, and movement planning.

Enhance motor planning
Help children practise organising and carrying out movements needed for play and daily activities.

Develop strength and body awareness
Encourage greater awareness of body position while building core and limb strength.

Boost confidence in movement
Provide opportunities for success in a supportive environment that encourages participation and enjoyment in physical activity.

NeuroJunior therapy session with child watching objects move in liquid

NeuroJunior skill builders
Fine motor skills

Senior Occupational Therapist
NeuroJunior Deer Park

1pm-3pm on Tue 7, Fri 10, Tue 14, Fri 17 April 2026

Our NeuroJunior fine motor skills group for children school-aged 4-8 and provides a fun and engaging environment to strengthen hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and precision. Through creative, play-based activities, children will develop the foundational skills needed for everyday tasks such as writing, cutting, buttons, zips, and self-care, while building confidence and independence.

Enhance hand strength and dexterity
Improve grip and finger control for tasks like holding pencils or using scissors.

Develop bilateral coordination
Practice activities that require using both hands together effectively.

Improve hand-eye coordination
Support accurate and controlled movements for writing and craft activities.

Build functional independence
Strengthen skills needed for dressing, feeding, and classroom participation.

Encourage confidence and engagement
Provide enjoyable activities that motivate children to practice fine motor skills.

NeuroJunior smart start
School readiness

Senior Occupational Therapist
Thomastown clinic

Jan 2027 – Exact dates TBC

Our NeuroJunior school readiness group is designed to help children transition confidently into the classroom environment. Through engaging, play-based activities, we focus on building the foundational skills needed for successful participation in school routines. Children will develop independence, and social interaction, in a supportive and fun setting.

Enhance attention and concentration
Support children to follow instructions and complete tasks in a group setting.

Build social and emotional skills
Encourage sharing, turn-taking, and managing emotions in a classroom-like environment.

Promote independence
Practice skills such as packing a bag, managing belongings, and self-care routines.

Foster confidence in structured settings
Prepare children for transitions, routines, and group learning experiences.

Resources

Multidisciplinary team

A guide to working together to achieve your therapy goals. Click the image to download the flyer.

First steps clinic

At the NeuroJunior First Steps Clinic, we focus on understanding your child or young person’s therapy needs from the beginning, crafting a tailored plan to expand their horizons.

Supporting parents & fussy eaters

Tips for supporting your child’s sensory needs to make mealtimes less stressful. Click the image to download the flyer.

Allied health assistant program

An allied health assistant (AHA) can offer great value in supporting your therapy and rehabilitation goals. They can offer more regular therapy sessions for tasks which involve frequent repetition, exercise, communication or activities of daily life. Click the image to download the flyer.

Physiotherapy

Click the image to download the NeuroJunior physiotherapy flyer.

Westmead feelings program

The Westmead Feelings Program is an Australian evidence-based program to teach primary school-aged children social and emotional regulation skills. Click the image to download the flyer.

Social stories

Social stories visually explain the therapy process, so your child or young person knows what to expect when meeting their therapist.