Neuro Junior School Holiday Groups

Thomastown, Werribee and Deer Park

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

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 are more fun and keeps children motivated.

Junior Play & Share- Social Skills

Improve Communication Skills
Build Positive Peer Relationships
Develop Emotional Awareness
Enhance Problem-Solving Skills:

Junior Skill Builders - Fine Motor Skills

Enhance Hand Strength and Dexterity
Develop Bilateral Coordination
Improve Hand-Eye Coordination
Build Functional Independence
Encourage Confidence and Engagement

Junior Smart Start- School readiness

Enhance Attention and Concentration
Build Social and Emotional Skills
Promote Independence
Foster Confidence in Structured Settings

Junior Play & Share - Social Skills

Leigh D. | Senior Speech Pathologist

Deer Park Clinic

Starts Jan 6th- Every Tuesday and Friday, 1:00pm until Jan 23rd

Our 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: Teach children to recognize 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.

Junior Skill Builders - Fine Motor Skills

Dearbhla F. | Senior Occupational Therapist

Werribee Clinic

Starts Jan 6th - Every Tuesday and Friday, 1:00pm until Jan 23rd

Our 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 and 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.

Junior Smart Start- School Readiness

Natasha Chan | Senior Occupational Therapist

Thomastown clinic

Starts Jan 5th- Every Monday and Wednesday, 11.30am until Jan 21st

Our 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.