Our Place Kids Therapy Services

25/02/2026

📢 Learning through Play: Cooperation in Action! 🤝

Minecraft Social Club:

Today was all about teamwork and cooperation! Our learners practiced essential social skills through some engaging activities.

First, we had a great discussion about what it truly means to be cooperative and why working together is so important in school and life.

Then, the fun really began as they partnered up to build amazing rollercoasters in Minecraft®! This project wasn't just about crafting; it was a fantastic way to develop key cooperation skills, as they had to:

🎢 Design their rollercoaster together.
🛠️ Choose materials collaboratively.
👂 Listen carefully to each other's ideas.
⚖️ Compromise to find the best solutions. Divide up tasks fairly.
🎉 Encourage and compliment their partners' efforts!

It was wonderful to see them collaborate, problem-solve, and support one another to create some truly impressive Minecraft coasters!

🏠 Home Challenge: Cooperation at Home!

To continue our learning about cooperation, we have a fun "Home Challenge" for your child to try before our next session!

Here’s the task:
Find an opportunity to cooperate with a family member (parent or sibling) at home.

For example, they could:
Help their brother or sister pack up some toys.
Help Mum or Dad prepare dinner.
Build a LEGO® creation with a parent.
Help clear the dishes off the table after dinner.

After they've cooperated, have a chat together using these questions:
When did you cooperate today?
Did cooperating make the job easier or harder?
How did your family members feel when you cooperated?
How did 'you' feel after cooperating?

We can't wait to hear about their cooperation adventures at home!

18/02/2026

Session 3: Friendships — Parent Summary

What we learned
- Children explored what makes a good friend (kindness, listening, encouragement, sharing).
- They practiced giving compliments and offering support to others.

What we did
- Discussion about qualities of a good friend and how to respond kindly.
- Partner activity in Minecraft: W planned and built pixel-art designs together. They chose an image and materials, followed a pattern, took turns, encouraged each other, and praised their partner’s efforts.

Skills practiced
- Communication and teamwork
- Empathy and positive feedback
- Planning and following instructions
- Problem-solving and turn-taking

How you can support at home
- Ask your child to tell you what they built and one kind thing they said to a partner.
- Model giving specific compliments (e.g., “I like how you kept trying”).
- Encourage cooperative play or joint projects where children practice sharing, encouraging, and taking turns.

15/02/2026

We are up and running, the doors are open. Come on down and say hello 😀

14/02/2026

Don't forget to come and say hello today
9am - 2pm at PCYC 😀

12/02/2026

🌟 At Our Place Kids Therapy, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive in their community! When therapy rooms feel daunting, we take therapy outside the box—literally! 🌍✨

By offering child-led experiences in our natural environments, we empower kids to engage, explore, and achieve their goals in a way that feels comfortable and fun!

🧠 Benefits for children include:
- Enhanced social skills 🤝
- Improved confidence 💪
- Greater emotional resilience 🧘‍♂️

Join us in creating a brighter future for our kids! Ready to learn more? Visit our website or drop us a message! 📩💖

12/02/2026

🌟 Enhancing Creative Skills through Minecraft: An Early Intervention Initiative 🌟

In today’s session of our early intervention program, we focused on the theme of "Creativity," emphasizing the importance of flexibility in thinking. This experience empowered our children to adapt their ideas and innovate collaboratively.

🔍 Through guided discussions, they came together to combine their individual builds, fostering teamwork and enhancing their problem-solving abilities. This collective effort not only enriched their designs but also strengthened their communication skills and friendship.

Mr M shared his thoughts: "I couldn't finish my design as I ran out of time. So, I wanted to see if Mr J wanted to add to my build and make the house with a second floor. We also talked about having a pool; I was going to put slabs or stairs, and J built ladders and steps, it looked good." Mr J added, "I really wanted an underground bunker and an indoor pool. We also needed lighting, so I put lights up and made a bed each for us."

This collaboration showcases how children inspire and support one another to achieve shared creative goals.

Discover how our program inspires young minds to build their social communication, cognitive skills to work together effectively!

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10/02/2026

Would you be interested in learning more about Thriving Kids? This event may help to clarify any questions you may have.

Join this free webinar to understand what the Thriving Kids Advisory Group report means for your child and family.

05/02/2026

Kids First’s widely shared summary of the Thriving Kids / No Child Left Behind report, written by Sonja Walker, reflects family-focused concerns about access to skilled, local child support in Australia.

04/02/2026

🌟 Exciting Updates from Our Place! 🌟

It’s hard to believe we’ve been at 8/12 Nissen Street for 7 months already! We've taken this time to truly embed our professional practices and welcome both new and familiar faces into our community.

This week, we reflected on our room designs and made some fantastic modifications! Our space now feels even more like a family-friendly home. 🏡✨

We’ve created a spacious family and playroom where children can explore, engage, and develop their skills in a natural setting. Plus, our new designated clinical play therapy room and family meeting room are ready to support our families in even better ways.

We’re thrilled with the positive feedback from our children and families about these updates! 💖

Come visit us and see our transformed space firsthand!

29/01/2026

We had a super fun afternoon fishing off the Urangan Pier. It was a blast and we learned a lot! There was so much energy and excitement as we learned to bait the hook and cast the fishing rod together. I showed Mr E how to do it, and it was awesome to see how determined and engaged he was with every step. Being out in the community and enjoying nature made it even more special. It’s moments like these that show how important connection and shared experiences are. We had so much fun, and he can’t wait to go fishing again soon! Here’s to more adventures ahead! 😊💖

28/01/2026

Supporting our new Prep children from day 1. Jen is able to work in the classroom supporting children to achieve their goals.