09/12/2025
Baobab Bushrangers in Castlemaine is back for Term 1 2026!
Our nature-based social groups provide a fun and supportive space for children to build social skills, confidence, and connection — all while exploring the great outdoors. We help them navigate real-life social challenges in a supportive environment.
Using a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and play-based approach grounded in the DIR-Floortime model, we incorporate concepts from the “Social Thinking® Curriculum” to offer flexible tools for social interaction.
We recognise that socialising and self-expression look different for every child. Rather than teaching prescribed behaviours, we focus on helping young verbal learners develop the skills they need to become flexible social thinkers and problem solvers.
PROGRAM
Our groups offer engaging and fun activities that are tailored to suit the children’s specific interests, skills and challenges. Each session includes group games and collaborative activities interwoven with opportunities for problem solving and collaboration, offering opportunities to develop their ‘Social Thinking’ skills.
Activities may include:
Shelter building
Art and craft
Fire-making
Cooking
Sensory play
Rope skills
Making swings or tools
Structured group games
Supported collaborative play
FACILITATORS
The groups are led by Nicola Stampa (Occupational Therapist) and Becky Walls (Teacher & Nature-based Facilitator). Both have extensive experience working therapeutically with neuro-diverse children across a range of ages.
GROUP DATES & TIMES
Group 1: 8-12 year olds
Wednesdays fortnightly 4:15pm-5:30pm from Feb 4th.
Group 2: 4-7 year olds
Thursdays fortnightly 4:15pm-5:30pm from Feb 5th.
LOCATION
Bush reserve 5kms from Castlemaine
Please contact: baobabtherapy@gmail.com ASAP to express interest in joining either group.
Or call Nicola for a chat to discuss suitability and fees: 0401682416
We accept NDIS & Medicare funding.
