Join us for our Holiday Workshops!
These school holidays we are running a variety of workshops for children to enjoy! Scroll down for more information.
Please call on 9555 9776 or email info@qualiatherapy.com.au for more information about these groups.
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Get Ready for School
Get ready for school next year in a small group over two half days. Develop ability to follow instructions, pre-writing skills, fine motor skills, ability to sit at the table, join in group activities and social interaction. This group aims to develop your child’s ability to:
- demonstrate a functional pencil grasp using a dominant hand
- demonstrate appropriate pencil control when tracing, drawing and colouring
- recognise and identify letters in the alphabet
- match letter sounds to letters in the alphabet
- draw an age-appropriate picture of a person
- recognise and group numbers less than 10
- recognise sequence and write their name
- cut along straight and curved lines using correct scissor grasp
- follow a classroom routine including:
- sit and attend on the floor and at the table
- follow two-step instructions
- share with peers
- participate in group activities.
Monday 13th January to Tuesday 14th January – 9am-12pm
Thursday 16th January to Friday 17th January – 9am-12pm
Thursday 23rd January to Friday 24th January – 9am-12pm
Cost $390
Bookings now open!
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Spy Time
Bring out your hidden spy! School children are invited to attend our 2 half day spy workshops during the school holidays to develop their writing and other school related skills with other children their age. The workshop is spy themed with all children adopting a spy character including props and fun activities. The workshop is fun, interactive and educational! Each group addresses:
- development of fine motor skills including pencil grasp, pencil control and hand strength,
- development of gross motor skills including ball skills,
- development of handwriting legibility (including letter formation, letter alignment, letter size)
- formulating and structuring ideas into written text,
- desk and chair posture,
- social skills,
- organisation skills for the classroom,
- paying attention and concentration,
- follow instructions
- participating as part of a group, and
- planning and task completion.
Years K-2:
Monday 6th January to Tuesday 7th January – 9am-12pm
Thursday 16th January to Friday 17th January – 9am-12pm
Thursday 16th January to Friday 17th January – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Thursday 23rd January to Friday 24th January – 9am-12pm
Years 3-6:
Thursday 9th January to Friday 10th January – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Monday 13th January to Tuesday 14th January – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Cost $390
Bookings now open!
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Superflex Superheroes
Help your child develop key strategies for navigating their social world through this superhero social thinking program. This fun, engaging and non-threatening approach helps children develop social vocabulary, understand expectations of social situations, increase their own awareness of social behaviours and develop independent strategies to combat difficult situations using Superflex and his team of Thinkables. Your child will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of different emotions,
- demonstrate an understanding of expected and unexpected responses in a variety of settings,
- demonstrate an understanding of how to regulate energy levels to appropriately match the environment or situation to increase task participation and social interaction with peers,
- demonstrate an understanding of whole body listening during an organised table-top or group activity,
- demonstrate age-appropriate turn-taking and negotiation skills,
- demonstrate increased confidence and ability to approach and interact with peers in a new environment.
Superflex Junior:
Thursday 9th January to Friday 10th January – 9am-12pm
Monday 13th January to Tuesday 14th January – 9am-12pm
Superflex Senior:
Thursday 23rd January to Friday 24th January – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Cost $390
Bookings now open!
Please call us on 9555 9776 or email info@qualiatherapy.com.au to register.
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spOrTstars
Children in Years K – 6 are invited to join us to play sport, make friends and enjoy the sun in a small group for three days, for two hours each day, during the school holidays at Boronia Park Oval. Children of all abilities will receive individualised support and development of gross motor and coordination skills while participating in soccer and being part of a team.
Strategies will be developed that focus on ball skills, agility, balance and strength, whilst also encouraging teamwork and social skills.
Years K-2:
Wednesday 15th January to Friday 17th January – 9am-11am
Years 3-6:
Wednesday 15th January to Friday 17th January – 11am-1pm
Cost: $390
Bookings now open!
Please call us on 9555 9776 or email info@qualiatherapy.com.au to register.
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Skills 4 Life
At the beginning of the two-day workshop, students will be setting individual and group goals and will walk away with three new and developing skills. Suggestions of skills and areas to develop in this workshop may include:
- Managing money independently (using a wallet, using coins and notes, purchasing an item, managing money for a period of a week).
- Making a healthy and nutritious meal independently (choosing a recipe, cutlery skills, safety, sequencing of steps, use of kitchen appliances)
- Personal grooming (hygiene, using toiletries and other grooming items, looking after self and completing the before school morning routine).
- Communicate with others through a range of mediums (verbal and non-verbal gestures, greetings and conversation, managing unexpected situations and use of technology such as texting, emailing, phone calls and other online avenues).
- Managing transitions (teacher, new stages of puberty, friendships, change of year or school).
Years 7-12:
Thursday 23rd January to Friday 24th January – 9am-12pm
Cost $390
Bookings now open!
Please call us on 9555 9776 or email info@qualiatherapy.com.au to register.
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Intensive Therapy Programme
Is your child on our waitlist for therapy during term time? Or are you interested in a short term option for your child? We are offering 3 or 5 day intensive one hour therapy blocks designed to target specific goals in the school holidays. This option is also great for families who would like to give their child a head start next term, or have specific goals they would like to work on. The 3 or 5 day programme is completely individualised for your child, with 1:1 private support from a therapist to help your child achieve their goals. The block includes a written summary and recommendations and further ideas to continue at home.
3 Day Program – $540
5 Day Program – $1,125
3 Day Intensives Mon 6th – Wed 8th Jan 9am, 10am or 11am
3 Day Intensives Mon 6th – Wed 8th Jan 12.30pm, 1.30pm or 2.30pm
3 Day Intensives Wed 8th – Fri 10th Jan 9am, 10am or 11am
3 Day Intensives Wed 8th – Fri 10th Jan 12.30pm, 1.30pm or 2.30pm
3 Day Intensives Mon 13th – Wed 15th Jan 9am, 10am or 11am
3 Day Intensives Mon 13th – Wed 15th Jan 12.30pm, 1.30pm or 2.30pm
3 Day Intensives Wed 15th – Fri 17th Jan 9am, 10am or 11am
3 Day Intensives Wed 22nd – Fri 24th Jan 9am, 10am or 11am
3 Day Intensives Wed 15th – Fri 17th Jan 12.30pm, 1.30pm or 2.30pm
5 Day Intensives Mon 13th – Fri 17th Jan 9am, 10am or 11am
Bookings now open!
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Contact us now to book your child in!
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