School Holiday Programs

Please click here to see the full calendar of therapy groups in our September 2023 School Holiday Program

Aquatic Intensive (OT)

Aquatic Intensive (OT) encourages motor development, supports effective sensory processing, and develops social interaction, play & communication skills. Click here to learn more.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Biala Ball Stars

For ages 7-12. Biala Ball Stars is group facilitated by Occupational Therapists and is based therapy designed to support children to build on their gross motor skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and their ability to follow instructions and rules within ball sports and other gross motor activities.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Biala Builders

For ages 5-10. Through a shared interest in Lego, Minecraft and other construction-based play and activities, children will be supported to engage and build on social skills.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Biala Holiday Assessment Clinic

Assessment clinic Biala is offering one off assessments for children with either a speech therapist or occupational therapist. The aim of the assessment clinic is to provide recommendations for families or other professionals supporting the child.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Boogie @ Biala

For ages 6-10. BOOGIE @ BIALA is based on a shared interest in dancing and music, children will engage in a number of rhythm and music based activities, including dance routines and collaborative games to increase their body awareness, develop their confidence to learn dance based skills and support their ability to collaborate with other peers.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Crafternoon

For ages 7-12. In the Crafternoon program children will be encouraged to explore their creativity, imagination, self-expression and be supported to develop various skills.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Dino Discovery

For ages 5-8. During Dino Discovery, through a shared interest in dinosaurs, children will have the opportunity to practise social skills in a supported group setting and explore and share their passion for dinosaurs with others, practising turn taking, sharing, following instructions, and building on pretend play skills.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Early Childhood Huddles

The Early Childhood Huddle is a program for pre-school aged children (2-6 years old) that is run by a team of specialists – consisting of an Occupational Therapist, a Speech Pathologist and a Specialist Early Childhood Educator. The team works with you and your child individually as well as in a small group setting. The program is designed to combine individualised support for your child’s development with a small group setting to practice new skills and meet other families to form social connections and informal support structures.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Fine Tuning for School

For children starting school in 2024. This program is designed to support fine motor skill development. Children will be provided with opportunities to practice using scissors, develop their pencil grip, open zips and containers to support managing their own belongings. Children will enjoy finger rhymes, movement breaks, mat time and a snack break simulating a session at school.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Game On

For ages 6-12. Children will have an opportunity to connect with peers through a shared interest in gaming. During the group children will get to share and explore their passion for games like Minecraft and Roblox with others while practising social skills such as turn taking, following instructions and listening to peers.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Gardening Gerus

For ages 5-8. This program calls for all the little gardeners who love playing outside and getting their hands dirty. This program focusses on developing fine motor and communication skills and exposing children to a variety of sensory experiences. Children will have the opportunity to practise the use of gardening tools while engaging with their natural environment. They will come together as a team to plan out their work and achieve common goals.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Kitchen Antics

2 Sessions: For ages 5-7 & 8-12. Kitchen Antics is designed to promote children’s interest in the following: cooking new and different foods understanding ‘garden to table’, the sequencing involved in preparing food, a willingness to try new foods and enjoyment in shared experiences with peers.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Mega Art Masters

2 Sessions: For ages 5-7 & 8-12. Mega Art Masters provides children with the opportunity for creative exploration, self-expression, and social connection. Through a collaborative and child-lead art making process, children will work together to create a large-scale canvas using paint and collage materials. Children are invited to create their own unique design on a shared canvas, having the opportunity to be inspired by the artistic expression of their peers. They will also have the opportunity to experience a sense of mastery and achievement by viewing their finished mural which will be displayed at Biala.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Premmies on the Peninsula - a free parent & child program

Premmies on the Peninsula (PoP) is a free parent & child program and information session run by Biala Peninsula once a month for any eligible families on the Peninsula. The free program is open to any premature children born prior to 37 weeks and under 2 years of age and their parents. Siblings are also welcome to attend.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Rhythm & Rhyme

For 3-6 years. This program offers little musicians the opportunity to explore sounds and rhythms in a playful way through the use of their bodies, their voices and percussion instruments. The program focuses on language development and sound formation through popular children rhymes and songs. It will explore natural sounds as well as offering children the opportunity to work together to create rhythms with instruments and the use of their bodies.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Secret Agent Society

The Secret Agent Society (SAS) Small Group is an evidence-based social-emotional skill development program. It is designed to help children aged 8-12 years with a disability who struggle with social participation and emotional recognition and regulation.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Aquatic OT Program

The Aquatic Program encourages motor development, supports effective sensory processing, and develops social interaction, play & communication skills.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Biala Ball Stars

Biala Ball Stars is group based therapy designed to support children to build on their gross motor skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and their ability to follow instructions and rules within ball sports and other gross motor activities.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Biala Besties

For ages 6-9. Biala Social Groups - facilitated by Occupational Therapists - provide a supported space for neurodivergent children to connect with each other while exploring and developing their own communication, social and regulation needs. Typical activities in this group include Arts and Craft Dance based games (i.e., musical statues)

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Biala Buddies

For ages 7-12. Biala Social Groups - facilitated by Occupational Therapists - provide a supported space for neurodivergent children to connect with each other while exploring and developing their own communication, social and regulation needs. Typical activities in this group include movement based games (i.e., Tiggy/Tag), construction based activities (i.e., Lego)

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Boogie @ Biala

Boogie @ Biala is a dance group aimed at children 6-12 years of age supporting the development of skills needed to transition into community-based dance classes. The classes consist of warm up and stretches, rhythm and body awareness, collaborative games, beginner level dance routines, improvisation and opportunities for performance.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Fun with Friends

For ages 8-12. Biala Social Groups - facilitated by Occupational Therapists - provide a supported space for neurodivergent children to connect with each other while exploring and developing their own communication, social and regulation needs. Typical activities in this group include Arts and Craft while facilitating conversations that may arise.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Play Together

The PLAY TOGETHER 2023 program has been developed with 3-5 year old, pre school children in mind. The focus will be on communication, social and play skills in a play based group setting.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Ready Set Go!!!

The purpose of Ready Set Go is to:1. Assist children to develop the skills necessary for successful transition into school. (Foundation/Prep level) 2. Provide families with some strategies and resources to best support their child through this transition. Group Goal: For the children to develop their social, emotional, language and motor skills that will support the transition into school. This includes skills such as sharing and playing with others, following instructions and using language skills to tell stories

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - The SEA Bridge

The SEA Bridge is a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based program, facilitated by a Biala Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, to support your child. Created by autistic and neurodivergent adults for autistic and neurodivergent youth, your children will gain confidence in authentically expressing themselves and advocating for their needs.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Yoga for Kids @ Biala

For 6-12 years. This program is designed to assist children to build their emotional regulation skills and to build an understanding of having a healthy body and a happy mind.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Aquatic OT Program

The Aquatic Program encourages motor development, supports effective sensory processing, and develops social interaction, play & communication skills.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Biala Ball Stars

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Biala Besties

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Biala Buddies

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Boogie @ Biala

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Fun with Friends

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Play Together

The PLAY TOGETHER 2023 program has been developed with 3-5 year old, pre school children in mind. The focus will be on communication, social and play skills in a play based group setting.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Ready Set Go!!!

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - The SEA Bridge

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

School Holiday Programs

Please click here to see the full calendar of therapy groups in our September 2023 School Holiday Program

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Early Childhood Huddles

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged

Term Group - Play Together

The PLAY TOGETHER 2023 program has been developed with 3-5 year old, pre school children in mind. The focus will be on communication, social and play skills in a play based group setting.

School Holiday Programs

Babies & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

School Aged