NEW!
January 2026 School Holidays
This new year, we've taken the leap and are offering a new stream of groups; school holiday programs! Our curated and thoughtful groups this holidays will inclusively cover kids 3yrs up to 15yrs and will work for our existing and new participants!
Book our holiday programs here
Open-Clinic
Our Open Clinic is a relaxed opportunity for families to visit the Bloom clinic, meet our team, and explore our spaces.
This session is ideal for:
- families new to Bloom
- children who benefit from seeing a space before joining groups
- parents wanting to ask questions in a low-pressure setting
Children can explore play spaces at their own pace while parents chat with our team and learn more about how Bloom supports children and families.
👉 No pressure, no expectations — just connection and curiosity.
The Messy Play Lab
Hands-on, inclusive holiday fun
Bloom’s Messy Play Lab offers small-group, hands-on experiences designed to support creativity, curiosity, and regulation through play.
Activities grow with age — from sensory exploration for younger children to more functional, real-world messy projects for older kids, including cooking, gardening, building, and experimenting.
Groups are:
- age-based
- small and well-supported
- flexible, predictable, and inclusive
👉 Perfect for children who learn best by doing.
To pay via NDIS, please complete the booking and opt NOT to pay. We will then arrange an invoice after the session, in line with the participants NDIS funding.
Glow & Grow Program - FREE
A supportive group for girls & gender-diverse kids (10–14yrs)
Glow & Grow is a free, 4-week facilitated wellbeing group focused on connection, confidence, and self-expression.
This gentle, affirming group supports participants to:
- build self-esteem
- explore identity and emotions
- practise social connection
- feel seen, heard, and supported
Activities may include creative expression, journalling, beauty/self-care routines, discussions, and group connection activities.
⚠️ Places are limited and curated. Participants must commit to the full 4-week program (if you cannot join us for Australia Day only, please apply anyway, and if there is enough interest for only a 3-week program we will adapt to run that instead).
Bloom in Motion
Movement-based support for regulation & connection
Bloom in Motion is an inclusive, behaviour-support–informed movement program designed to support emotional regulation, body awareness, and positive peer interaction.
Sessions are structured, predictable, and fun — combining movement, games, and creative expression in a safe and supportive environment.
This group is ideal for children who:
- benefit from movement to regulate
- enjoy music, games, and active play
- need structure with flexibility
👉 Movement with purpose, safety, and joy.
To pay via NDIS, please complete the booking and opt NOT to pay. We will then arrange an invoice after the session, in line with the participants NDIS funding.
Youth Collective
Connection, independence & real-world skill building (11–15yrs)
Bloom Youth Collective is a longer, small-group program designed for older children and teens who benefit from structure, choice, and meaningful social connection.
This group focuses on:
- building friendships and group identity
- developing independence and life skills
- practicing planning, problem-solving, and decision-making
- supported outings, cooking, games, and collaborative projects
Sessions are intentionally structured while remaining youth-led, allowing participants to help plan activities, make choices, and practise real-world skills in a supported environment.
👉 Ideal for young people who are ready for more independence, with support.
To pay via NDIS, please complete the booking and opt NOT to pay. We will then arrange an invoice after the session, in line with the participants NDIS funding.
Bloom Play Club
Structured play for social skills, flexibility & fun (7–10yrs)
Bloom Play Club is a small, supported group designed to help children practise social skills through games, play, and shared activities.
This group supports children to:
- practise turn-taking, flexibility, and cooperation
- build confidence in peer interactions
- develop emotional regulation during play
- enjoy structured games in a safe, predictable environment
Sessions are play-based but intentional, with clear routines, visual supports, and flexibility to meet individual needs.
👉 Play with purpose — building skills through connection and fun.
To pay via NDIS, please complete the booking and opt NOT to pay. We will then arrange an invoice after the session, in line with the participants NDIS funding.
Intensive School Readiness Program
Confidence, independence & foundations for learning (Kindergarten starters) Bloom’s School Readiness Intensive is a short-term, small-group program designed to support children who are starting Kindergarten in Term 1 and may benefit from extra preparation, confidence-building, and supported transition.
This program focuses on functional readiness skills rather than academic outcomes, helping children feel safe, capable, and ready to participate in a school environment.
This group focuses on:
- learning how to be part of a group
- following routines and transitions
- communicating needs and asking for help
- emotional regulation and coping skills
- independence in everyday school tasks
- building confidence in new environments
Sessions are playful, structured, and developmentally appropriate, offering repeated practice of school-like routines while remaining flexible and supportive of individual needs. The intensive runs over three consecutive days in the final week of January, providing focused practice immediately before children begin big school.
Important information:
- Children must be starting Kindergarten in Term 1
- All participants must commit to all 3 days
- An intake appointment with our Clinical Director is required for new families
- Program costs are quoted individually based on support needs
- NDIS plan-managed and self-managed funding accepted
👉 Ideal for children who need extra support to start school feeling confident, regulated, and ready.