Social and Emotional Development
Helping children feel confident, connected and capable.
Through 1:1 support and small group programs, Olivia meets children where they’re at, builds on their strengths and supports them to grow at their own pace.
Social & Emotional Development
Extra support for growing minds
Olivia’s approach is warm, playful and led by the child. With a strong belief in the power of play and connection and currently undertaking her Master of Child Play Therapy, she creates a space where children can feel safe to explore, express themselves and better understand their emotions and the world around them.
Support can look different for every child. It might mean learning ways to navigate big feelings, building confidence in friendships and communication, developing greater independence, strengthening early learning skills or feeling more prepared for the transition to kinder or school.
Functional Learning Group
Learn.
Play.
Grow.
Transition to School
Starting school is a big step and there’s so much more to feeling ready than letters and numbers.
Our Transition to School group gives children a playful, supportive space to practise the everyday skills that can help them feel more confident and independent as they prepare for school.
Through play, connection and shared experiences, children explore things like joining in, communicating with others, navigating big feelings, following routines, asking for help and finding their feet within a group.
It’s all about helping children feel more confident in themselves and ready for their next big adventure.
Growing Capable Kids
Growing Capable Kids is all about helping children feel more confident in themselves and the things they can do.
Our Growing Capable Kids group gives children a playful, supportive space to explore big feelings, build independence and develop everyday skills in a way that feels natural to them.
Through play, connection and shared experiences, children can practise navigating change, understanding their emotions, connecting with others, trying new things and discovering what works for them.
There’s no one way to be a capable kid. It’s about celebrating each child’s strengths and helping them feel more confident in themselves, at home, at school and out in their community.
1:1 Child & Family Support
Sometimes a child simply needs a little more time, individual attention and support that’s shaped around them.
Olivia’s 1:1 sessions offer personalised support for children who may need some extra help with learning, confidence, emotional wellbeing or everyday skills.
Sessions can have a learning focus similar to tutoring, but with a more flexible, whole-child approach or support things like school challenges, big feelings, independence, routines and social confidence.
Using play, creativity and the child’s own interests, Olivia keeps sessions engaging and low-pressure while working towards the things that matter most to the child and their family.
Family support can also be woven into sessions, giving parents a space to talk through what’s happening at home or school and explore practical ways to support their child outside of GROW.
Sessions may support:
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Individual learning and schoolwork
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Confidence and self-esteem
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Understanding and navigating big feelings
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Friendships, social connection and communication
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School readiness and transitions
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Flexible thinking and problem solving
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Mindfulness and emotional awareness
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Independence and everyday routines
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Adjusting to change, separation or new environments
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Learning through play and the child’s interests
Meet your Early Childhood Educator
Warm, playful and passionate about helping children discover their strengths, Olivia brings connection and curiosity to everything she does.
Olivia
Early Childhood Educator
Social & Emotional Development
Approach
I’m passionate about supporting parents and educators to nurture children’s social and emotional wellbeing. I believe in a holistic approach that recognises every child’s unique strengths. Like flowers in a garden, each child thrives in their own way — my role is to create the right conditions for them to grow and flourish together.
A holistic approach
All your therapies in one place
Being able to come to therapy in a familiar, friendly space can make all the difference for your child’s progress. If you’re interested in accessing other therapies and supports, like Speech Pathology, School Tutoring and Child Psychology, we’re here to help your child thrive. Whether you have an existing treatment plan or you’re starting fresh, Grow Health and Therapy Hub can be your support village.
Looking for support in your home?
We understand that sometimes children feel safest in their own space. If you’re interested in a home or community visit, please reach out and get in touch.
FAQs
Common questions about Programs of Support
Question 1 - Who are the Programs of Support suitable for?
Our Programs of Support are designed for children from early years through to primary school age, including children preparing for kinder or school, and those who benefit from small-group, play-based learning and structured skill building.
Question 2 - Do you offer school holiday programs?
Yes – each term a new School Holiday program will run. Please reach out to us directly to find out what our next holiday program is.
Question 3 - Is there take home work, for us to also complete?
Each session may consist of a take homework sheet for completion.
Question 4 - How long do the programs go for?
Our programs run on a term-by-term basis and each session run for approx: 40 – 50 minutes
Question 5 - Can i just do one session or is it a set amount of sessions?
We welcome a 1 off trial session to ensure the program is a good fit. Our program is term by term based.
Question 6 - How much are the programs?
Please contact us directly for a personalised quote
Book a Care and Connect Call
Book a complimentary Care and Connect Call, where we take the time to gently explore how we can best support your family’s wellbeing and growth.