Cooee Speech Pathology Group Programs
Group programs with our Brisbane north child speech pathologists and paediatric occupational therapists
In January 2026 we will be running a range of clinic based groups to support children get ready for their upcoming school year!
Have a browse, and express your interest in these groups using the links below.
READY BODIES READY WORDS
A PREP READINESS GROUP
Bringing together communication skills, fine & gross motor and pre- literacy skills for school readiness.
Supporting:
- Expressive & Receptive Language skills – Children build their understanding and use of language through play, stories, and conversation. They practise following directions, learning new words, and putting sentences together to share their ideas clearly and confidently.
- Early Literacy Skills – Children explore sounds, letters, and story concepts through rhymes, games, and shared reading. These experiences strengthen phonological awareness, vocabulary, and print knowledge — laying the foundation for confident early readers and writers.
- Executive Functioning – Through fun, structured activities, children develop skills like attention, memory, planning, and flexible thinking. They learn to listen, wait, take turns, and adapt to changes — all essential skills for classroom learning and social success.
- Fine & Gross Motor Skills – Movement-based play helps children strengthen their hands, fingers, and core muscles for writing, cutting, and sitting upright. They practise balance, coordination, and control, helping their bodies get ready to learn and participate at school.
Details:
- Days:
- Monday 2pm 05/01/26, 12/01/26, 19/01/26
- Tuesday 10am 06/01/26, 13/01/26, 20/01/26
- Wednesday 10am 07/01/26, 14/01/26, 21/01/26
- Thursday 2pm 08/01/26, 15/01/26, 22/01/26
- Friday 10am 09/01/26, 16/01/26, 23/01/26
- Total cost for 5 sessions = $357.50 (Minimum 5 sessions attended)
- New & existing clients welcome to join
- Speak with your therapist about the potential of this group to help your child achieve their goals.
- If you are not yet a client of the clinic, and would like to attend a holiday group for a specific goal, please book a Client Journey Planning Session.
BUILDING CONNECTIONS
A SOCIAL COMMUNICATION GROUP
A fun and engaging group that uses Lego bricks and builds to develop social communication, problem- solving and collaboration skills.
Supporting:
- Communication & Collaboration– Children learn to express ideas clearly, ask questions, and listen to others as they work together to build a shared creation. Using roles like Builder, Supplier, and Engineer encourages turn-taking, clear instructions, and teamwork. These skills support confident speaking, active listening, and problem-solving in social settings.
- Emotional regulation and resilience – When challenges arise — like a tower falling or a plan changing — children practice managing frustration, coping with disappointment, and bouncing back. The structured, supportive group setting helps them learn to identify emotions, stay calm, and try again, building emotional flexibility and confidence.
- Social Understanding and Perspective Taking – Group work naturally builds awareness of others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions. As children negotiate ideas or respond to mistakes, they practice empathy and flexible thinking — key parts of understanding another person’s perspective and maintaining positive relationships.
- Problem solving and flexible thinking – Group building projects often require adapting plans, sharing ideas, and thinking creatively to make things work. Children learn that there’s more than one right answer and that teamwork can lead to even better results. These experiences support flexible thinking, reasoning, and adaptability — skills that transfer to both social and classroom situations.
Details:
- Days
- Tuesday 2pm 06/01/26, 13/01/26, 20/01/26
- Wednesday 2pm 07/01/26
- Wednesday 4pm 14/01/26, 21/01/26
- Thursday 4pm 15/01/26, 22/01/26
- Total cost for 5 sessions = $357.50 (Minimum 5 sessions attended)
- New & existing clients welcome to join
- Speak with your therapist about the potential of this group to help your child achieve their goals.
- If you are not yet a client of the clinic, and would like to attend a holiday group for a specific goal, please book a Client Journey Planning Session
FEELINGS DETECTIVES
AN INTEROCEPTION GROUP
This group will explore interoception, the sense of the internal state of the body, to help children better understand and regulate their emotions and bodily signals.
Supporting:
- Building body awareness- Children learn to notice the “clues” their bodies give them — like a fast heartbeat, tight tummy, or warm face — and connect these signals to emotions. This helps them understand what their bodies are telling them before big feelings take over.
- Growing Regulation Skills – Once children can identify their feelings and body signals, they practise strategies to calm, focus, and reset. Breathing, movement, and sensory tools become part of their personal “toolbox” to handle challenges and stay in control.
- Understanding Feelings – Through games, visuals, and reflection, kids explore a wide range of emotions and what they might look, sound, or feel like. They learn that all feelings are normal and that understanding them is the first step to managing them.
- Building Self-Awareness and Confidence – Children discover what helps them feel calm, comfortable, and ready to learn. They practise recognising their needs and using strategies on their own — building confidence, independence, and a stronger sense of self.
Details:
- Days
- Thursday; 9am 08/01/26, 15/01/26 & 22/01/26 Friday 1pm; 09/01/26, 16/01/26, 23/01/26
- Total cost for 5 sessions = $357.50 (Minimum 5 sessions attended)
- New & existing clients welcome to join
- Speak with your therapist about the potential of this group to help your child achieve their goals.
- If you are not yet a client of the clinic, and would like to attend a holiday group for a specific goal, please book a Client Journey Planning Session