Group Programs for Children and Teens in Albury Wodonga
Our children and teen group programs in Albury Wodonga are designed to support young people to understand their emotions, build resilience, and feel more confident in themselves. In small, developmentally appropriate groups, children and adolescents learn how to recognise big feelings, manage anxiety, and build healthy social skills.
Run by qualified clinicians with experience in child and adolescent mental health, each group uses age-appropriate activities, discussion, and play-based learning. Programs are suitable for children and teens experiencing worries, emotional outbursts, friendship difficulties, school stress, or the impact of change and trauma. Neurodivergent young people are welcome, and our approach is respectful and affirming.
Groups are held in Albury Wodonga, with online options offered where possible to increase accessibility for regional families.
To learn more about our children and teen group programs in Albury Wodonga, register your interest today.
Thoughts Feelings Actions Program (8-12yrs)
This small group program Thoughts, Feelings, Actions can help children aged 8-12 expand their toolbox of skills and strategies to aid with building awareness of their emotions, internal state and overall wellness whilst increasing their regulation ability.
Your child will learn skills, expanding their toolbox of strategies to assist with regulation. They will learn to respect their unique self, whilst building on social skills in group settings.
Whilst increasing self-awareness, this program focuses on calming techniques where skills are taught and actively practiced during each session. The program will then progress onto expanding problem solving skills and building your child’s capacity.
Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
Be Brave Program (5-8 yrs)
This small group program Be Brave explores anxiety through a child-friendly lens. The program increases awareness of how anxiety is a normal response but for many, the symptoms can interfere with daily life.
With the proper support, your child will be empowered to develop resilience and courage to understand and manage their anxiety. We’ll be diving into the signs of anxiety, where they come from, and why – showing a range of practical interventions to assist in responding effectively and building their capacity to calm big feelings and move towards brave behaviour.
Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
Adventure Explorers (Ages 8 - 14 yrs)
Ages: 8–14
Format: Weekly group sessions (8 weeks)
Adventure Explorers is a fun, supportive group for kids and young teens to explore thoughts and feelings, build confidence, and learn practical tools for everyday wellbeing. Through creative activities, games and team challenges, participants learn strategies to manage worries and strong emotions, while strengthening social and communication skills.
What they’ll learn:
- Feelings & self-awareness: exploring thoughts and emotions in a safe space
- Managing worries: practical tools for strong emotions and anxiety
- Mindfulness skills: calming strategies to stay grounded
- Social confidence: communication and teamwork skills
Program goals:
- Support emotional wellbeing and resilience
- Build coping skills that can be used at home and school
- Strengthen connection, confidence and peer relationships
Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
LEGO® Based Therapy (All Ages)
Brick Club runs on a term-by-term basis and is for all ages. LEGO® Based Therapy is an evidenced-based, structured, social communication development program. It exploits natural curiosity and motivation within the LEGO® system whilst expanding imagination and adaptability.
There are several benefits to LEGO® Based Therapy, including improved confidence and emotional well-being, improved social communication, and improved concentration. It promotes collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, along with teamwork. Brick Club is a great environment to develop friendships and foster a sense of belonging.
Access available face to face. Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
STOP, THINK, ACT Program (8-12yrs)
STOP, THINK, ACT is a small group program designed for children aged 8–12 to build essential social and emotional skills. Over eight weeks, participants develop practical strategies to better understand and regulate their emotions, helping them navigate behavioural, learning and social challenges with increased confidence.
Using structured and engaging activities, the program teaches children to:
- STOP – Recognise and name emotions early, increasing self-awareness.
- THINK – Reflect on different options and consider the outcomes.
- ACT – Choose and apply an appropriate, effective response.
The Connection Crew Program (9–14yrs)
- Increase awareness of individual communication, learning and emotional styles.
- Teach practical strategies to recognise and respond to how others think, feel and express themselves.
- Expand emotional vocabulary and strengthen the ability to communicate personal needs.
- Promote flexible thinking, empathy and perspective-taking in social situations.
The Friendship Formula – Building Social Confidence
Ages: 8–14
Format: 7-week program
The Friendship Formula builds on the foundations of our Connection Crew program, offering a next step for children and teens to deepen their social and emotional skills. While it expands on concepts introduced in Connection Crew, it is not compulsory to complete that program first
Led by qualified therapists in a supportive, play-based environment, this group helps young people practise essential friendship skills and build confidence in their social interactions.
What they’ll learn:
- Social Cues – recognising and responding appropriately
- Assertiveness & Boundaries – learning how to stand up for themselves kindly
- Flexible Thinking – developing perspective-taking and problem-solving skills
- Healthy Friendships – understanding what positive, supportive relationships look like
Program goals:
- Build confidence in social interactions
- Strengthen communication and emotional awareness
- Encourage respectful, lasting connections
Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
Loveology – The Science of Respect
We offer two groups:
Ages: 15 – 17
Ages: 12 – 14
Format: Interactive workshop series
Loveology is a fun, interactive program that empowers teens to explore respect, consent, and healthy relationships. Through creative activities, group discussions, and role plays, participants build practical skills for safer and more respectful connections.
What they’ll learn:
- Respectful Relationships – what’s healthy and what’s not
- Consent & Boundaries – learning to speak up and listen
- Challenging Stereotypes – breaking down myths about gender and power
- Safe Choices – preventing violence and knowing where to get help
Program goals:
- Develop real-life skills for friendships and relationships
- Build confidence in setting boundaries
- Increase awareness about safety and respect
- Feel heard in a supportive environment
Places are limited — enrol early to secure your spot.
Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
Skill Shift – Teen DBT Group
Ages: Adolescents
Format: 8-week program
Our Skill Shift program is a supportive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group designed specifically for teens. This evidence-based program helps young people build resilience, manage emotions, and strengthen relationships in a safe, encouraging environment.
What teens will learn:
- Mindfulness – staying present and grounded
- Distress Tolerance – coping with crises safely
- Emotion Regulation – managing overwhelming feelings
- Interpersonal Effectiveness – building healthier relationships
DBT has been proven to reduce self-harm, improve emotional balance, and enhance coping strategies. Skill Shift provides practical tools for navigating life’s challenges with confidence.
Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
Being Your - Positive Body Image Group
Ages: 9–14
Format: Fun, creative positive body image group (8 weekly sessions)
Being You is a fun, creative workshop designed to help young people build confidence from the inside out. It supports participants to develop a healthier relationship with their body, strengthen self-esteem, and build practical tools for self-compassion and confidence.
What they’ll learn:
- Positive Body Image and Self-Esteem: building a stronger sense of self Challenging Beauty
- Standards: recognising and questioning unrealistic ideals
Identity and Uniqueness: appreciating what makes them unique - Confidence Tools: practical strategies for self-compassion and confidence
- Identity and Uniqueness: appreciating what makes them unique
- Confidence Tools: practical strategies for self-compassion and confidence
Program goals:
- Improve body image and self-esteem
- Reduce appearance-based comparison and pressure
- Build confidence and emotional wellbeing
- Strengthen self-compassion and a positive self-view
Please fill out the form below to express your interest.
Register Your Interest
To learn more about upcoming parent and caregiver group programs, including dates and availability, please register your interest using the form below.
Our team will be in touch with further details.
