Group Supports
Tailored groups online and in person for all ages for children across Australia.
It is well evidenced that the most empowering learning tool for children is through the support of their peers. We are strong advocates for group therapy at Shining Minds Therapy. We see the difference it makes, we are passionate about this approach, and we have fun with it!
Groups are led by a speech pathologist and at times supported by an allied health assistant or social worker
Our program targets many skills, including:
Introduction to budgeting & money concepts (e.g. identifying sales, knowledge of appropriate prices, shopping within a budget etc.)
Body Awareness, Consent and Safety
Social & emotional wellbeing skills
Responding to daily problems in our community
Friendships and relationships
This program is designed for 16-25 years on Central Coast & and is led by a Speech Pathologist and a Social Worker.
Community and Life Skills Program
Nature Language Groups
Join our neuro-affirming language groups in nature, designed for children aged 2–4 years with speech and language delays.
These child-led sessions are facilitated by a speech pathologist and provide families with practical strategies to support communication in everyday moments.
“Engaging with natural environments can enhance attention, communication, and language growth by supporting sensory regulation and shared engagement.”
— Stanhope et al., 2024
What to Expect
Exploring language through nature-based play
Supporting play and social development
Building early language and communication skills
Encouraging emotional and sensory regulation
Shared singing, group connection, and creativity
Time to learn, ask questions, and connect with a speech pathologist
This is a community-accessible group — $30 per session.
Sessions:
Wednesdays 9:30–10:30am — MacMasters Beach
Thursdays 9:30–10:30am — Bateau Bay
AAC Empowerment Group
Offering our clients and their families the opportunity to enhance their communication skills and confidence using AAC by connecting with others.
This group aims to provide motivating, enjoyable and social environments for children & students so they can connect, observe, engage and use their AAC systems in different scenarios & environments.
These sessions are in person at Wyong Clinic and in the community
Book Club
These groups are currently FREE for existing Shining Minds Therapy families. We welcome a safe environment to experience and enjoy literacy.
Sessions available for children aged 5 - 18 years old
Held over ZOOM & available for children across Australia
The Story Builders
For school-aged children
Based on: Story Champs Language Program an evidence-based narrative intervention that supports children to understand and tell complete, well-structured stories.
Focus areas:
Building storytelling and narrative organisation
Developing vocabulary and sentence structure
Enhancing comprehension and expressive language
Encouraging creativity and confidence in communication
Using visual supports and targeted modelling to scaffold learning
Promoting teamwork and shared story creation
How it helps:
Children strengthen their language and literacy foundations through engaging, structured story practice. Sessions are strength based, supportive, and designed to help children connect their ideas, emotions, and experiences through storytelling.
online and in-person at Wyong Clinic
The Confidence Club
Welcome to The Confidence Club, a supportive, neuro-affirming space designed for preteens and teenagers to grow their social confidence, emotional understanding, and friendships in a fun, empowering way.
Each session offers a balance of guided discussions, creative activities, and peer connection, providing a safe space for every child to share, explore, and learn at their own pace.
Together, we’ll build:
Social communication skills – understanding conversation, perspective-taking, and teamwork.
Emotional awareness and expression – identifying and expressing feelings safely and confidently.
Friendship and connection – exploring what it means to be a good friend, manage differences, and navigate social challenges.
Self-advocacy and confidence – celebrating strengths, individuality, and growth.
Sessions are online
Women’s Group
A safe, inclusive space for young women and female-identifying people who want to connect, learn, and grow together.
We’ll chat about all the real-life things that don’t always get talked about openly. For example, menstruation, hormones, body changes, hygiene, friendships, relationships, consent, safety, boundaries, self-esteem, emotional regulation, mental health, and sexual health.
Facilitated by a speech pathologist and social worker. The focus is on safety, connection, self-understanding, and empowerment.
Open to women and female-identifying young people (ages 15–25) with learning or wellbeing challenges.
Sessions online and in-person