Group Programs
Let’s Lego is a hands-on group program facilitated by a Speech Pathologist that provides a supportive and safe space for children to build upon their communication and social skills whilst having fun!
Overview of this group
Let’s Lego is a group program designed to aid, teach, and promote social communication. It is specifically aimed at those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Let’s Lego is hands-on and targets verbal and non-verbal communication, social and fine motor skills. Children of similar ages come together in a small group to play collaboratively. The program provides the opportunity for children to take turn, share, listen, communicate and problem solve.
Let’s Lego program also provides a safe space for children to learn and explore strategies on how to follow the rules of a game e.g., read the manual, initiate, and engage in meaningful conversations, be aware of own feelings and other’s feelings. To pick up social cues and respond accordingly as well as to communicate own feelings safely and calmly (anxiety and/or anger) to others.
Group goals
- To listen, understand and carry out instructions.
- To follow rules of the game/group.
- To practice introducing self in various ways/settings.
- To initiate and engage in meaningful conversation.
- To be aware of own feelings and others’ feelings
- To pick up social cues and respond accordingly.
- To communicate own feelings safely and calmly (anxiety and/or anger) to others.
Group prerequisites
- Child must be verbal.
- Child must be accompanied by Support Worker in session if he/she has behavioural difficulties.
- Parent/carer to complete pre-group questionnaire (refer to Group Referral Form).
What’s on
All group programs below take place at the South Morang Clinic – Unit 24A, 855 Plenty Road, South Morang VIC 3752.
Bookings | Location | Ages | Dates | |
| South Morang Clinic | 8-10 | Every Wednesday at 4pm between 1st May – 6th June | Click Here for More Info | |
| South Morang Clinic | 11-13 | Every Wednesday at 4pm between 23rd October – 27th November | Click Here for More Info |
Group costs: $1318.55*
*Group costings vary dependent on group numbers. Final costing will be advised prior to the commencement of the group program.
**Cameron Wellness Centre may cancel this group if we are unable to reach minimum numbers.
Cameron Wellness Centre Group Programs are billed as a Program of Support. As stated in the NDIS Program of Supports, when you enrol in a group program, you will be charged for all scheduled sessions (listed above), regardless of how many sessions your child attends. Group program charges will apply 14 days before the program is due to commence. If you cancel with more than 14 days’ notice, you will not be charged.
Please ensure you have a current service agreement with Cameron Wellness Centre, with sufficient available funding to cover the cost of the group. Call our friendly Intake and Administration Team on 1800 000 292 to check or add additional funds to cover the cost of this group.
FAQs
How do I know if the group program is right for my child?
All clients are required to complete a suitability assessment within the Group Referral Form to ensure the correct fit, and that the group aligns to your child’s goals and support needs. You only need to do this once. You will need to have a current service agreement.
I am not a Cameron Wellness Centre client or don’t have a current service agreement with Cameron Wellness Centre.
Please contact our Intake and Administration Team on 1800 000 292 to arrange a new service agreement, or to ensure sufficient funds are available. A current service agreement with enough funds to cover the maximum group cost is needed before the start of the group.
I can’t attend all of the group sessions, can I attend only some?
You will need to enrol for the whole length of the group. Any missed sessions will be charged as per the NDIS Program of Supports.
How much is the group?
Group Program costings vary depending on several factors. These include the number of children who attend, the number and qualifications of staff in the group, and the length of the group.
Can I withdraw from the group?
Yes, with 14 days’ notice. Please give as much notice as possible to allow us to plan for our groups. Our group programs are billed as per the NDIS Program of Supports. Billing for group planning time and the first session will occur on the first group date, and then as per the scheduled group dates. Any group charges planned within the 14-day notice period will be billed. Any charges planned after the 14-day notice period will not be billed.
Contact Us
If you would like to have a yarn, contact us on:
Phone: 1800 000 292
