School Holiday Social Groups

April 2026

Build Confidence. Build Connection. Build Skills.

These April school holidays, Wonder Words Speech Pathology is running small-group, therapist-led programs designed to support children to build social communication skills in a fun, structured, and supportive environment.

Our groups combine collaborative play, problem-solving, emotional awareness, and movement โ€” because social learning happens best when children feel safe, engaged, and regulated.

April School Holidays

Program Structure

Week 1: Pre-Primary (3 - 5 yr olds)

  • 7th, 8th & 9th of April


Week 2: Early Primary (6 -8 yr olds)

  • 14th, 15th & 16th of April

๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
โฐ 10:00am โ€“ 11:30am
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 4 children per group
๐Ÿ“ Held at our Malvern East clinic

Attendance is required for all 3 days, as skills build across sessions and peer relationships strengthen over time.

Open to both current Wonder Words families and the wider community (screening required prior to enrolment).

Program Focus

Our holiday groups target real-world social communication skills that children need across home, school, and community settings.

Children will be supported to:

๐Ÿ”ค Use functional social language (e.g. requesting help, negotiating turns, expressing ideas, self-advocating)

๐Ÿงธ Practise entering and maintaining play

๐Ÿ’ญ Express their reasoning and perspectives while acknowledging othersโ€™ ideas

๐Ÿง  Develop awareness that everyone thinks, learns, and communicates differently

๐Ÿ’• Build emotional awareness and regulation strategies

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Practise problem-solving during peer interactions

๐ŸŒˆ Experience shared success through collaboration and โ€œjoint funโ€

FAQs

  • โœ”๏ธ Small group size (4 children max)
    โœ”๏ธ Structured social teaching embedded in play
    โœ”๏ธ Neuro-affirming approach
    โœ”๏ธ Movement and brain breaks included
    โœ”๏ธ Individualised goal tracking
    โœ”๏ธ End-of-program summary report
    โœ”๏ธ Certificate of completion

  • This program may suit children who:

    • Would benefit from support building friendships

    • Find group play tricky or overwhelming

    • Need support with turn-taking or flexible thinking

    • Struggle to express themselves in peer settings

    • Would benefit from practising self-advocacy

    • Thrive with structured support in small groups

  • $180 per session
    $540 total for the 3-day program

    The full program fee includes:

    โœ”๏ธ Three structured group sessions
    โœ”๏ธ Small group (maximum 4 children)
    โœ”๏ธ Individualised goal tracking
    โœ”๏ธ Written summary report
    โœ”๏ธ Certificate of completion
    โœ”๏ธ Speech Pathologist and AHA facilitation 

    Optional additional feedback sessions (via phone or Google Meet) with the facilitating speech pathologist can be booked separately (billed according to time taken)

    NDIS funding may be used where goals align with social communication and regulation supports. Private health rebates may apply depending on your cover.

    Our Client Care Team will guide you through funding options prior to booking.

Enrolments & Expressions of Interest

Spots are limited to 4 children per group.

To enquire or register interest:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Complete our online enquiry form
๐Ÿ‘‰ Or contact our Client Care Team

We canโ€™t wait to build, create, and connect these holidays.