Our Services and Programs

Move and Play Paediatric Therapy provides family-friendly, flexible and fun children’s therapy services and programs.

Group Programs

Our service offers a wide variety of group programs that aim to help children work towards their functional and participation goals. 

We love offering group programs because they harness the power of peer learning and social environments to allow children to function better in their everyday life. 

Plus, they are lots of fun!

All of our group programs can help children to:

  • Learn and practice their functional skills in a supportive social environment

  • Learn from and teach their peers

  • Build connections and relationships with others

Groups available to book from September 2025 to January 2026

If you are interested in any of these group programs, please enquire below.
Groups are open to existing patients and those on our waitlist.

Please reach out to discuss if groups are suitable for your child’s needs.

We welcome Private and NDIS Participants to all our groups, NDIS participants are able to claim supports for groups from their funding. 

  • When:Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th of September Time: 9am – 10am  

    Location: MCC Senior Campus, Quarry Street.

    When therapy meets rugby, a program designed to help kids become part of a team.  
    Sense rugby helps children develop confidence and self-esteem, learn how to follow instructions, wait their turn & be part of a group through team sports. An activity that can be their own while learning new skills, providing a safe and fun environment for kids to make friends, learn how to manage their emotions and improve their ability to self-regulate. 

    Designed for ages 4 and above, we tailor the program to suit all abilities.

  • When: Monday 22nd & 29th of September

    Time:3pm – 4pm

    Location: Move & Play Clinic 

    Amazing Animal Communicators is a fun, interactive playgroup designed for children who use AAC (Augmentative and Alternate Communication). If your child uses AAC such as a communication book, app on a device, signing, or other multimodal options to support their communication then come along to this supportive and inclusive group to practice communication in a social setting. Amazing Animal Communicators will focus on fun, movement-based activities with an animal theme to create a playful “animal adventure”- because communicating should be fun! Parents will also be provided information on communication strategies so you can support your child at home. 

    We can provide access to AAC options to those who haven’t got their own yet. 

  • When: Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th of September

    Time: 9am – 10.30am  

    Location: Move & Play Clinic

    A fun and engaging group for children to explore creativity through hands-on craft activities. The group supports fine motor development, sensory exploration, and social interaction in a relaxed, supportive setting. All abilities welcome, and all materials provided. 

    Split over two days so your children will be able to complete the process and get to take home their creations, we will be planning, getting our hands dirty with self-lead ideas and finishing all the final touches.  

    Craft group is designed for ages 4 and above, we tailor the program to suit all abilities. 

  • When: Weekly for 6 weeks, Wednesdays. Starting Wednesday the 22nd of October and finishing Wednesday the 26th of November  

    Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

    Location: Move & Play Clinic 

    Sense Detectives is a fun and supportive occupational therapy group designed for children who experience challenges with recognising and responding to their internal body signals (a skill known as interoception). These difficulties may present as emotional outbursts, low frustration tolerance, toileting concerns, frequent meltdowns, or trouble identifying how they feel in their bodies. 

    The group helps children become “detectives” of their own body clues learning to notice and make sense of signals like hunger, thirst, tiredness, pain, and emotions. This increased self-awareness lays the foundation for improved emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, and the ability to make more regulated choices across environments. 

    Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in the journey. Through hands-on involvement, they’ll gain practical tools and language to support your child’s emotional needs at home, helping to build consistency and confidence across settings. 

    Together, we explore body signals, build connection, and grow the lifelong skills needed for self-understanding and regulation. 
     
    We have designed this group for school aged children 6-10 years old 

  • When: Weekly for 6 weeks, Tuesdays. Starting Tuesday the 14th of October and finishing Tuesday the 18th of November 

    Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

    Location: Move & Play Clinic
     
    Mighty Movers is a Gross Motor Group that is a fun, therapist-led program designed to help children build the foundational movement skills they need for everyday activities, playground play, and sports. Through structured games, obstacle courses, and team-based activities, children will improve balance, coordination, strength, endurance, and motor planning. The group also supports social development through teamwork and problem-solving, helping children grow in confidence and ability while having fun. 
     
    We have designed this group for children aged 5-12 years old

  • When: Weekly for 5 weeks. Starting Monday the 3rd of November and finishing Monday the 1st of December. 

    Time: 9am-10am

    Location: Move & Play Clinic
     
    Messy Minis is a fun, sensory-based playgroup designed for young children to explore, create, get messy all in a supportive and engaging environment! Hands-on activities like painting, water play, slime, and textured crafts, children can develop important skills such as fine motor coordination, sensory processing, communication, and early social interaction. 

    Messy Minis encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence while supporting developmental goals through play. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love to get their hands dirty and their imaginations flowing! 
     
    We have designed this group for children 3-6 years old

  • When: Thursday 23rd of October & 18th of December.

    Time: 10am – 11am  

    Location: Move & Play Clinic

    For our littlest people, a very popular group ran by our owner/director/physiotherapist, Emily. These sessions are designed to provide parents of young babies with knowledge and skills to support your baby’s development in the crucial first few months of life. Learn practical tips and strategies to encourage your child’s development, all while connecting with other mums in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

    We have designed this group for children 0-6 months old

  • These groups focus on participating in craft-based activities of making Christmas Cards, Decorations or No-Bake activities while socialising with peers, addressing fine motor skills, planning, getting creative, following instructions and working as a team.

  • When: Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th of January.

    Time: 3pm – 4.15pm   

    Location: Move & Play Clinic
     
    Start the year with our Science Wizzes group, we are looking for children who have a sense of wonder and curiosity to assist us as we embark on exciting scientific adventures. This group is designed for young minds, ages 6 and up, who are eager to explore the fascinating world of science. They will get to participate in planning, preparation and experimenting.

Some of our current term group programs 

We are always improving and creating new group programs, so please make sure you speak with your child’s therapist about which of our group programs will best suit your child.

If you are interested in any of these group programs, please enquire below.

  • Emotional Regulation Program – For young children and their carers: 

    A program that helps young children (under school age) to understand their emotions, how emotions can feel in their bodies, and to navigate tricky emotions with the support of their parents or carers. Children for this group must be under school age, and parents must attend and participate in the program with their child.

    The 'Emotional Regulation - For young children and their carers' Program being held Mondays mornings 9:30-10:30am from Monday 10th February for 6 weeks.

    Emotional Regulation Program – For school age kids: 

    A program to help school aged children to understand a range of emotions within themselves and others, develop skills to recognise and respond to their emotions in healthy ways, and to navigate social situations that may cause dysregulation.

    The 'Emotional Regulation - For school age kids' Program being held Tuesday afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm from Tuesday 18th February for 6 weeks.

  • If you are a parent of a baby aged 0-6 months, and would like to learn more about how you can support their early motor development, then please call to book in.
    During our Tummy Time Classes, we talk through and practice:

    • Basics of your baby's motor development, so you can anticipate your baby's progress through their motor milestones

    • Strategies to help make Tummy Time successful for your baby

    • How to help your baby learn to roll, sit up, and move on the floor

    • How to know if your child is developing as expected

    We also make sure to answer any specific questions Mums or Dads have, including questions about flattened head shapes, optimal positioning in high chairs, swaddling techniques, etc.
    Please make sure you call to book in, as places are capped to ensure each baby and parent gets individualised input from our experienced physios.

  • An evidence-based group parent coaching program that we are running online in the evenings to assist parents to be able to attend.  The Tuning In To Kids® Program teaches parents or carers to tune into and connect with their child’s emotions, and to help their child learn to work through and regulate their emotions.

    If you would like to enquire for 2026, please reach out to avoid disappointment!

  • After receiving many requests for an extended version of our Tummy Time class in 2024, we are introducing our very own Move and Play Mums and Bubs Group in 2025!

    This program is designed for babies aged 0-6 months of age and their parents, and will run for 4 weeks on a Wednesday morning.  Facilitated by our Senior Physio’s, OT’s and Speech Pathologists, this program will support parents with essential information and practical tips to support your baby’s early development:

    • How to support your baby’s early motor development, including head control, rolling, reaching and sitting.

    • Early attachment and bonding with your baby

    • How to support your baby’s early play skills

    • Supporting your baby’s early communication and feeding development

    • Self care strategies for new parents

    In addition to the valuable information, the extended version of this program will allow parents to connect and share with each other, which is so important to parental well being. 
    Although this program is called 'Mums and Bubs', Dad, and any other parental figure or supportive family member is welcome to attend.

    Enrolment is now open for our Term 1 Mums and Bubs Group, so if you are interested in attending in Term 1, please make sure to contact our clinic asap on (07)49429343 or admin@moveandplay.com.au , as we expect this program will fill up fast.

  • Sense Rugby is a rugby based Occupational Therapy program that uses rugby based activities to help kids work on social skills, attention to tasks, behaviour, emotional regulation, and learning abilities. Sense Rugby also helps children be more active, build confidence in themselves, and have fun with their peers and friends participating in a team sport. You can read more about Sense Rugby here: https://www.senserugby.com.au/

    Move and Play runs Sense Rugby as a program during school terms and over the school holidays, in the cooler months.

  • Messy Minis is a fun, sensory-based playgroup designed for young children to explore, create, get messy all in a supportive and engaging environment! Hands-on activities like painting, water play, slime, and textured crafts, children can develop important skills such as fine motor coordination, sensory processing, communication, and early social interaction. 

    Messy Minis encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence while supporting developmental goals through play. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love to get their hands dirty and their imaginations flowing! 
     
    We have designed this group for children 3-6 years old

  • Mighty Movers is a Gross Motor Group that is a fun, therapist-led program designed to help children build the foundational movement skills they need for everyday activities, playground play, and sports. Through structured games, obstacle courses, and team-based activities, children will improve balance, coordination, strength, endurance, and motor planning. The group also supports social development through teamwork and problem-solving, helping children grow in confidence and ability while having fun. 
     
    We have designed this group for children aged 5-12 years old

Some of our current holiday group programs 

We are always improving and creating new group programs, so please make sure you speak with your child’s therapist about which of our group programs will best suit your child.

If you are interested in any of these group programs, please enquire below.

Illustration of a blue rocket with a dashed flight path

  • Our most popular group, Fantastic Fingers allows children to get creative and have fun, all whilst working on their fine motor skills, social skills, and problem solving skills.

  • Our Life Skills Group provides children with the opportunity to learn and develop essential everyday life skills alongside a group of peers. This group varies in focus, and may cover skills such as planning and cooking a meal, personal hygiene, or preparing or navigating transitions to high school or beyond.

  • Let’s play and chat together!  This group for children who communicate using an AAC device, helping them to expand the variety of ways in which they can communicate using their devices in everyday life, as well as giving children the chance to chat and play with other kids who communicate in similar ways.  A great group for parents and families, to practice modelling and connect with other AAC users and their families.

  • Another very popular holiday group, our Bike Skills group helps kids learn to ride a bike or progress in their bike riding skills, from learning to pedal and steer, to coming off training wheels, through to learning road safety and to follow road signs.

  • With a strong focus on community inclusion and participation, our Community Fun sessions are designed to help kids get out in our local community and have fun doing activities with other children. Whether it be a trip to the skating rink or tenpin bowls, a park or playground play, or a nature scavenger hunt through the city, these programs provide kids with the opportunity to participate in their local community environments, build relationships with other kids, and have fun on the school holidays.

  • Our Yoga Group provides kids with the opportunity to practice activities that promote flexibility, strength, balance, and body awareness while also addressing stress, anxiety, and sensory needs. A great way to wind down and take a break during the school holidays.

  • Language Legends is a fun Speech Pathology group designed for children to build their ability to tell and understand narratives.  Narrative skills are important for recounting events, building vocabulary, establishing and maintaining friendships, and expressing thoughts and feelings about events.

  • These groups focus on participating in craft-based activities of making Christmas Cards, Decorations or No-Bake activities while socialising with peers, addressing fine motor skills, planning, getting creative, following instructions and working as a team.

  • This group is designed for young minds, ages 6 and up, who are eager to explore the fascinating world of science. They will get to participate in planning, preparation and experimenting.

  • A fun and engaging group for children to explore creativity through hands-on craft activities. The group supports fine motor development, sensory exploration, and social interaction in a relaxed, supportive setting. All abilities welcome, and all materials provided. 

    Split over two days so your child will be able to complete the process and get to take home their creations, we will be planning, getting our hands dirty with self-lead ideas and finishing all the final touches.  

    Craft group is designed for ages 4 and above, we tailor the program to suit all abilities. 

  • Sense Detectives is a fun and supportive occupational therapy group designed for children who experience challenges with recognising and responding to their internal body signals (a skill known as interoception). These difficulties may present as emotional outbursts, low frustration tolerance, toileting concerns, frequent meltdowns, or trouble identifying how they feel in their bodies. 

    The group helps children become “detectives” of their own body clues, learning to notice and make sense of signals like hunger, thirst, tiredness, pain, and emotions. This increased self-awareness lays the foundation for improved emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, and the ability to make more regulated choices across environments. 

    Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in the journey. Through hands-on involvement, they’ll gain practical tools and language to support your child’s emotional needs at home, helping to build consistency and confidence across settings. 

    Together, we explore body signals, build connection, and grow the lifelong skills needed for self-understanding and regulation. 

    We have designed this group for school aged children 6-10 years old 

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