Sara Balmer Psychology for Kids

15/09/2025

Check out this webinar on the Autistic Brain by The Parental Stress Centre

Wednesday (tomorrow) at 7pm

Understanding:
- Behaviour
- The autistic brain
- Learning what makes your childfeel safe.


https://www.parentalstresscentre.com/webinar-exploring-the-autistic-brain-incl-pda/?inf_contact_key=fb42fad769861a33c9820d54e5123ded4dfbc39d7283b2cb89d5189540b69330

"I am a mum of 4 with 2 kids experiencing complex behaviours. I have struggled to understand... and through one webinar I was able to pick up a lot of tips and feel more confident ... Jackie, you're awesome."

13/08/2025

We are so excited to welcome Suvangi Koirala (Shuv) to our team. Shuv is a warm and gentle Psychologist with a passion for working with kids, young people and families.
We are so privileged to have Shuv join us. We love her calm gentle and kind approach.

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19/05/2025

We are looking for a CASUAL ADMIN ASSISTANT to work afternoons in June on our front desk.
Work with a friendly team in a supportive collegial environment.

This is a leave replacement opportunity with the possibility of more work for the right person.

Must be available for after-school times.
Must have previous customer service/admin experience.
Working With Children Check is essential.
$34 per hour

Please email your CV to:
admin@sarabalmer.com.au

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29/04/2025

Is your child feeling anxious about returning to school after the holidays?
Here’s some tips on how you can help them.
I‘d love to hear your comments on anything you found helpful.

27/04/2025

These holidays LEGO social skills groups were all about Minecraft. With the movie out, both groups chose Minecraft Lego sets to build. Learning to build as a team was so fantastic to see. We supported the kids to communicate and ask for help, solve problems and support each other. Kids were supported to say when something wasn’t working for them, compromise and co-operate, as well as speak up when they were not feeling ok.

16/04/2025

Last chance to enter our
EASTER EGG GUESSING COMPETITION.

Our jar contains Kinder Surprise eggs, mini Lindt bunnies and lots of little eggs of different sizes. Yum! How many individual pieces (eggs or bunnies) are there in the jar? The closest guess wins the jar of eggs!

You can enter by completing a guessing slip at reception or by telling us your guess in the comments.

The winner will be announced tomorrow.

You need to be able to collect your prize by coming into our rooms in Hornsby, NSW (we do not post).

14/04/2025

LEGO groups started yesterday on such a positive note. The children in the groups worked together to build their sets.

Communicating with each other, helping each other and co-operating to solve problems. Some children were able to tell others they had a problem and ask for help from the group (like, it’s too loud, we are going too fast and I think we made a mistake). Therapists helped by prompting that conversation to help the group solve problems.

Well done LEGO building teams!

13/04/2025

For our Easter celebration we have an EASTER EGG GUESSING COMPETITION.

Our jar contains Kinder Surprise eggs, mini Lindt bunnies and lots of little eggs of different sizes. Yum! How many individual pieces (eggs or bunnies) are there in the jar? The closest guess wins the jar of eggs!

You can enter by completing a guessing slip at reception or by telling us your guess in the comments.

The winner will be announced on Thursday 17th April.
You need to be able to collect your prize by coming into our rooms in Hornsby, NSW (we do not post).

11/12/2024

PLACES ARE FILLING for our popular LEGO Club Social Skills group in January. Book in now to confirm your child's place.

DATES: Monday 13th to Thursday 16th January 2025.
TIMES: 10-11:30am each day
WHERE: Hornsby NSW.

These groups provide a supportive environment where kids can learn essential social skills. From listening to others, learning co-operation and practicing empathy, these groups help children build the foundation for successful social interactions, boosting their self-esteem and confidence. These are inclusive and safe groups where differences are encouraged and celebrated and interactions are centred around the fun and creative activities of building LEGO and playing games.

SEE FLYER ATTACHED FOR MORE DETAILS.
For more information and to register contact us at:
admin@sarabalmer.com.au
02 9477 1600

06/12/2024

We are excited to Introduce GirlZone! This is an exciting new Social Skills Group for Tween and Teen Girls aged 10 to 14 years in the January holidays.

GirlZone aims to build confidence and empower young girls to:

- Understand their strengths
- Make and develop positive friendships
- Manage anxiety in healthy ways

MONDAY 20th January TO THURSDAY 24th January 2025.
10am to 12pm each day.

Cost: $485.00

Includes all resources.

A summary of your child's participation and achievements will be provided.

LIMITED SPACES.

To find out more or register your child please contact us by:

Email: admin@sarabalmer.com.au
Or call 02 9477 1600

05/12/2024

Our Christmas holiday closure dates.
We are here to help up to (and including) Friday 20th December.
We will return on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
We can't wait to come back rested and excited for great things in 2025!

03/12/2024

We were starting to worry about where was. She turned up today! Looks like she is ready for a swim and enjoying the hot weather. I wonder where she has been? Maybe she stopped off at the beach.
Where do you think she has been? Tell us in the comments.