Group Programs
At Splash, our group programs are a fantastic way to bring the skills learnt in individual sessions into a group setting.
We offer a range of group programs to cater for a variety of needs. All group programs offered align with your child’s individual therapy program.
We also offer education programs for parents and caregivers, facilitated by our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. These programs provide parents and carers with information and skills to support their child’s development at home.
NDIS funding can be used for these programs.
Splash’s group programs are only available to active clients.
Term 2 Holidays Groups, 2026
Craft Special Interest Group
Suitable for children aged 4-10 years
Our craft group allows children the opportunity to engage in both independent and collaborative craft and construction projects, supporting their skill development in a range of areas including team work, compromise, negotiation and problem solving.
Hawthorn Clinic:
Monday 29th June – Friday 3rd July, 10:30am - 12:00pm (daily)
Minecraft Group
Suitable for children aged 6-12 years
Our popular Minecraft themed group provides an opportunity for children to engage in collaborative play using the Minecraft Education Platform. This group provides a strengths and interests based approach to supporting skill development in a range of areas including team work, compromise, negotiation and problem solving. The small-group program will be run by Speech Pathologists. Splash will provide iPads and logins to the Minecraft Education Platform to be used throughout the week.
Werribee Clinic:
Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July, 2:00pm - 3:45pm (daily)
Essendon Clinic:
Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July, 2:00pm - 3:45pm (daily)
Hawthorn Clinic:
Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July, 3:00pm - 4:45pm (daily)
Science Special Interest Group
Suitable for children aged 5-8 years
Our scientist group provides budding scientists with the opportunity to engage in a variety of sensory science experiments including making Play Doh, a volcano and slime. This group supports skill development in teamwork, collaboration, following instructions, negotiation and problem solving.
Created for children who enjoy tactile, messy play and can safely engage with ingredients and materials.
Werribee Clinic:
Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July, 9:15am - 10:30am (daily)
Cooking Group
This group is best suited to middle to high school students
Led by an Occupational Therapist, our cooking group supports participants to explore planning, shopping, preparing and sharing simple recipes while developing everyday life skills in ways that align with their individual sensory preferences, communication styles, motor skills and interests.
Across the program, children will work together to choose recipes, learn safe kitchen practices, shop for ingredients, prepare meals and reflect on their cooking experiences. Sessions are designed to support participation, problem solving, teamwork, flexibility, emotional regulation and independence in a fun and meaningful way. Families will also be supported to continue building cooking skills and routines at home.
Hawthorn Clinic:
Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July, 10:30am - 12:00pm (daily)
Basketball Group
Suitable for children aged 7+ years
The Splash Basketball Group is an opportunity for participants to come together to engage in a supportive environment to share their interest in basketball.
The group will support the development of your child’s gross motor skills for participating within the game, as well as offer the opportunity to socialise as a team.
Session format:
Day 1 (Held at the clinic):
Introduction to the game of basketball, e.g. court set-up, rules, basic skills.
Identify group expectations
Identify child chosen goals for developing basketball skills
Days 2-5 (Held at the local basketball stadium):
Development of basketball skills, e.g. ball handling skills, passing/catching, dribbling, shooting, following instructions, working as a team.
Working towards achieving child chosen goals.
Werribee Clinic:
Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July, 9:30am - 11:00am (daily)
Essendon Clinic:
Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July, 9:15am - 10:45am (daily)
Lego Special Interest Group
Suitable for children aged 5-8 years
Our Lego themed group provides an opportunity for children to engage in both independent and collaborative play using Lego, fostering their creativity as well as social development.
Werribee Clinic:
Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July, 9:15am - 10:30am (daily)
Hawthorn Clinic:
Monday 6th July - Friday 10th July, 10:30am - 12:00pm (daily)
Board Games Special Interest Group
Suitable for children aged 5-7 years
Our board games group allows children the opportunity to practice a range of skills including compromise, negotiation and problem solving through engagement with a range of exciting and fun board games!
Essendon Clinic:
Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July, 2:00pm - 3:30pm (daily)
Play Skills Group
Suitable for children aged 3-6 years
This fun group invites kinder and prep aged children to join us for pretend picnics, doctors, gross and sensory motor play and more! This OT led play group provides a supportive environment for children to explore a range of play opportunities allowing them to develop play skills in ways that align to their individual sensory profiles, communication and play interests.
Hawthorn Clinic:
Monday 29th June - Friday 3rd July, 10:30am - 12:00pm (daily)