Play Therapy Melbourne

Thriving Futures Programs

Therapeutic group programs supporting regulation, confidence, participating and connection in everyday life.

SUPPORT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Support that creates meaningful functional outcomes.

Our therapeutic programs are grounded in neuroscience-informed, play-based and relationship-based practice. We focus on building the underlying capabilities children need to thrive at home, at school and in the community.

Emotional regulation

Participating in group environments

Flexibility and engagement

Communication and connection

Confidence and readiness for learning

Current Programs

Build & Connect

A therapeutic group supporting regulation, flexibility and social engagement.

Build & Connect supports children to strengthen their ability to engage with others through regulation, shared play, flexibility and connection.

TERM PROGRAMS

8 Week Program

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Moonee Ponds (Tuesdays)

Term 3: 21 July – 8 Sept
Term 4: 13 Oct – 1 Dec

Greensborough (Wednesdays)

Term 3: 22 July – 9 Sept
Term 4: 14 Oct – 2 Dec

SCHOOL HOLIDAY INTENSIVES

Week 1

1:30pm – 4:00pm

Term 2: 22-26 June
Term 3: 21-24 September 

PROGRAM FEE

$1,455.81

Includes:

NDIS Line Items

15_005_0118_1_3 – Participants aged under 9 years. 
15_056_0128_1_3 – Participants aged 9 years and over

Payment options

3 instalments for term programs
2 instalments for holiday intensives

Please note: A child’s place is not confirmed until payment of the initial invoice has been received.

Growing Ready

A therapeutic group supporting regulation, transitions and readiness for learning.

Growing Ready builds the foundational capacities children need to engage successfully in learning environments.

TERM PROGRAMS

8 Week Program

10:30am – 1:00pm

Moonee Ponds (Tuesdays)

Term 3: 21 July – 8 Sept
Term 4: 13 Oct – 1 Dec

Greensborough (Wednesdays)

Term 3: 22 July – 9 Sept
Term 4: 14 Oct – 2 Dec

SCHOOL HOLIDAY INTENSIVES

Week 2

9:30am – 12:30pm

Term 2: 29 June – 3 July
Term 3: 28 Sept – 2 Oct

PROGRAM FEE

$2,305.18

Includes:

NDIS Line Items

15_005_0118_1_3 – Participants aged under 9 years. 
15_056_0128_1_3 – Participants aged 9 years and over

Payment options

3 instalments for term programs
2 instalments for holiday intensives

Upcoming Programs

Brain Power
Parent Series

A 4-week online program for parents of children aged 2-12.

Our brain power parent series supports parents to better understand behaviour, emotional regulation and connection through a neuroscience-informed lens

NEXT SERIES

Term 3, 2026

Dates: Fridays starting 24 July 2026, 10:00am to 11:15am

Running across the term

Please register your interest and we will contact you regarding upcoming intakes.

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • understanding the brain and behaviour
  • regulation and co-regulation
  • supporting anxiety and overwhelm
  • parenting big feelings
  • transitions and routines
  • supporting neurodivergent children
  • supporting children through grief and loss
  • parenting after separation or family violence

PROGRAM FEE

$395

Includes:

Some parent supports may be accessed through NDIS capacity-building funding where appropriate.

Flexible Delivery Options

In-clinic

Programs delivered in our therapeutic spaces.

Telehealth

Online options for some programs and supports

Schools

Programs delivered in school environments

Outreach

Supporting communities across Melbourne.

Not sure which program is right for your child?

We're here to help. Get in touch to discuss your child's needs and find the right support.