Groups At Cooee

Therapy Groups at Cooee: Supporting Children Through Play, Connection and Real-Life Learning

At Cooee Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy, we know that children learn best through play, connection, and meaningful experiences.

Our therapy groups are designed to support children to build the skills they need for everyday life—communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and participation—in a way that feels engaging, supportive, and achievable.

Why Choose Group Therapy?

Group therapy offers a unique opportunity for children to practise skills in real-life, social contexts.

In a group setting, children can:

Learn alongside peers in a natural, motivating environment

Practise communication and social skills in real time

Build confidence and independence

Develop flexible thinking, problem-solving and collaboration skills

Generalise skills across different people and situations

For many children, groups provide a sense of belonging and connection, which is just as important as skill development.

What Do Therapy Groups Support?

Our groups are designed to support a wide range of developmental areas, depending on each child’s goals and stage of development.

These may include:

Communication and Language

Understanding and using language
Building vocabulary and sentence structure
Developing conversation skills
Telling and understanding stories

Social Interaction and Relationships

Turn-taking and sharing
Understanding social expectations
Building friendships
Perspective-taking and social problem solving

Emotional Regulation and Body Awareness

Recognising feelings and body signals
Developing strategies to stay calm and engaged
Building awareness of internal states (interoception)

Attention, Learning and Participation

Following instructions
Staying engaged in tasks
Developing routines and independence
Building readiness for group learning environments (e.g. kindy and school)

Motor and Functional Skills

Fine motor skills (e.g. drawing, writing, using tools)
Planning and sequencing tasks
Coordinating movement for everyday activities

When Are Groups Offered?

We offer therapy groups at different times throughout the year to support families with flexibility and access.

During School Terms

Term-based groups provide ongoing, consistent support, allowing children to:

Build skills over time
Practise regularly with familiar peers
Work towards individualised therapy goals

During School Holidays

Holiday programs offer short, intensive opportunities to:

Focus on specific skills
Maintain progress between school terms
Trial new supports in a fun, low-pressure environment

These sessions are often highly engaging and designed to maximise learning through hands-on, meaningful activities.

Our Approach at Cooee

All of our groups are:

Led by qualified Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants
Grounded in evidence-based practice
Neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based
Focused on functional, real-world outcomes

We prioritise:

Supporting each child’s unique strengths and needs
Creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment
Working closely with families to support carryover into home, school and community settings

Who Are Groups For?

Therapy groups can support children who:

Would benefit from practising skills with peers
Are building communication, social or learning skills
Are preparing for kindy or school
Need support with confidence, participation or regulation

Groups can be used alongside individual therapy or as a standalone support option, depending on your child’s needs.

How to Get Started

Every child’s journey is different.

The best way to get started is to:
✔️ Book a Client Journey Planning (CJP) session for groups
✔️ Talk with our team about your child’s goals
✔️ Explore the most suitable group options

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