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Victorian Term 3 Social Groups Dates:

September / October 2025

Activites:

Week 1: ​

  • Monday, 22nd September: Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee South

  • Tuesday, 23rd September 

  • Wednesday, 24th September: Movie (Bad Guys 2) & Legoland,  Chadstone

  • Thursday, 25th September:  AFL Finals Fever, Strathmore


Week 2:

  • Monday, 29th September: Kids In the Kitchen! Werribee

  • Tuesday, 30th September

  • Wednesday, 1st October

  • Thursday, 2nd October: 'All Things Science' at Scienceworks, Spotswood

  • Friday, 3rd October: Let's Ride! Keilor Downs

*Transport is provided for all activities.
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*Children are required to bring their own food (unless specified).

Week One:

Week one

Monday, 22nd September: Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee South

Get ready for a wild day of exploration and adventure! Join us at Werribee Open Range Zoo where children will become wildlife explorers, spotting incredible animals, going on a team scavenger hunt, and discovering the wonders of the safari.

 

This exciting day will focus on:

  • Teamwork & Cooperation: Children will work together in teams, create team names and chants, and complete challenges throughout the zoo.

  • Social Skills Development: Participants will practice sharing, turn-taking, and communicating effectively with peers and leaders.

  • Observation & Problem-Solving: Kids will hunt for animals and complete scavenger challenges, sharpening attention to detail and critical thinking.

  • Confidence & Leadership: Each child will have the chance to take initiative in their team and celebrate their successes.

  • Fun & Adventure: Explore the safari trails, enjoy interactive activities, and experience the thrill of spotting exotic animals in their habitats.
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Our therapists will guide and support your child throughout the day, facilitating activities in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. At the end of the day, teams will celebrate their achievements and the winning team will receive a prize! So, come along for a day of adventure, discovery, and friendship – the perfect way for children to learn, play, and explore together.

Wednesday, 24th September: Movie (Bad Guys 2) & Legoland, Chadstone

Get ready for a day of building, exploring, and relaxing with friends! Join us for a creative session at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, and a trip to the movies to watch Bad Boys 2 for a day of fun and connection.
 

We will focus on:

  • Enhance Fine Motor & Visual-Motor Skills:

  • Build hand strength, dexterity, and coordination through interactive LEGO building challenges.

  • Develop Cognitive and Problem-Solving Skills:

  • Encourage planning, sequencing, and flexible thinking during group building tasks and navigating a busy public space.

  • Promote Social Interaction and Teamwork:

  • Foster turn-taking, cooperation, and peer communication through collaborative play and shared experiences.

  • Support Emotional Regulation:

  • Provide strategies to manage transitions, excitement, and sensory stimulation during the outing.

  • Boost Confidence and Independence:

  • Support children to make choices, follow routines, and participate in community settings, enhancing self-confidence and autonomy.
     

Our team leaders will be there every step of the way to guide and support your child, ensuring the day is safe, structured, and filled with meaningful experiences. Come ready for a day full of imagination, fun, and adventure, brick by brick and scene by scene! 

Thursday, 25th September:  AFL Finals Fever, Strathmore

Let’s get excited to kick off an action-packed day full of AFL-themed activities! Children will become Footy Stars for the day by developing their gross motor skills and lots more in a fun and engaging environment. They will learn basic skills such as handballing, marking, kicking and shooting. This programme will play to our little ones' strengths by incorporating lots of movement, play-based learning, opportunities for winning and most important of all, fun!

 

We will focus on developing the following skills:

  • Working in a team, developing respect for one another and sharing responsibilities

  • Initiating and participating in social interactions and turn-taking with peers

  • Practising language skills using specific AFL-themed vocabulary

  • Problem-Solving and decision making

  • Motor Coordination and Planning

  • Hand-eye coordination

  • Balance
     

Please remember to wear active wear and running shoes suitable for indoor and grass surfaces.
 

Week Two:

Week Two

Monday, 29th September: Kids In the Kitchen! Werribee

Join us for a delicious day of cooking, teamwork, and fun! Children will roll up their sleeves to create their own pizzas, bake and decorate cupcakes, and play exciting games inspired by Overcooked! IRL, fruit salad relays, and spaghetti tower building. This program combines movement, problem-solving, and hands-on cooking to give children a full day of creativity and collaboration.

Goals include:

  • Building communication and social skills through group games and shared cooking experiences.

  • Learning to regulate emotions and adapt to changes during structured and unstructured play.

  • Practising language skills such as following multi-step instructions and expressing needs.

  • Developing practical life skills in hygiene, food safety, and kitchen independence.

  • Sustaining attention, planning, and problem-solving in both play and cooking tasks.
     

Our experienced therapists will guide your child through each stage, supporting them to participate fully while having fun and building valuable life skills.

 

We will be eating the food that we prepare together; however, children are more than welcome to bring food that suits their preferences too. Please let us know of any dietary requirements and/or food and sensory sensitivities when you register for this program.

Thursday, 2nd October: 'All Things Science' at Scienceworks, Spotswood

Let’s go on a Discovery and invite our children to put on their Thinking Caps when learning about all things Science! Join us for an enriching day filled with opportunities for immersive and hands-on learning through science exhibitions and engaging experiences.

 

This exploration is designed to foster essential skills such as:

  • Active listening, thinking & participation skills

  • Problem solving 

  • Following group instructions

  • Sharing and taking turns with peers

  • Asking for help from peers and adults

Friday, 3rd October: Let's Ride! Keilor Downs

Join us for an exciting Social Group Bike Riding Session at Brimbank Bike School, followed by even more fun activities to keep the adventure going!

We will focus on:

  • Develop Gross Motor Skills: Build strength, coordination, balance, and endurance through structured bike riding activities.

  • Enhance Safety Awareness: Practice safe riding habits, road rules, and hazard awareness in a supportive environment.

  • Boost Social Participation: Promote turn-taking, communication, and teamwork to encourage positive peer relationships.

  • Support Emotional Regulation: Provide strategies to manage excitement, frustration, or anxiety while trying new challenges.

  • Promote Confidence and Independence: Encourage problem-solving, decision-making, and self-confidence by achieving personal riding goals.
     

Our team leaders will guide and support your child throughout the day, ensuring a safe, fun, and empowering experience.Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and sense of adventure - let’s make this a day to remember!

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