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Engage and Grow Services

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24.01.2022 Very Limited Places 31 Macleod St Starts Wednesday 5 August Existing clients only BYO laptop if possible

23.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/free-webinar-parenting-and-fam/979142685892992/?ti=icl

23.01.2022 This week I have had my very first guest on the podcast, Jed Baker!! Jed is the author of many award-winning books on behaviour and social skills. https://suel...arkey.com.au/episode-70-understanding-meltdown/ In my interview with Jed we discuss: 7 common reasons for meltdowns Identifying and reducing triggers for meltdowns through pro-active strategies Strategies to help children with trauma The impact of anxiety on social skills and how to address that Strategies for students experiencing anxiety around coronavirus The importance of people on the autism spectrum having passions/special interests. Why discipline doesnt work with challenging behaviour & what you can do differentlyIn my interview with Jed we discuss: 7 common reasons for meltdowns Identifying and reducing triggers for meltdowns through pro-active strategies Strategies to help children with trauma The impact of anxiety on social skills and how to address that Strategies for students experiencing anxiety around coronavirus The importance of people on the autism spectrum having passions/special interests. Why discipline doesnt work with challenging behaviour & what you can do differently https://suelarkey.com.au/episode-70-understanding-meltdown/ See more

23.01.2022 It's been a big year of changes and I'm finishing off the year with one more........a re-branding of my Speech Therapy practice! I am excited to announce my new... business name COMMUNIKATE SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES. When I returned to work at the beginning of the year after 6 months maternity leave and recovering from losing 800 acres of the farm in the bushfires, I never imagined the growth and change that 2020 would bring for my little business. I am now lucky enough to have the most incredible team of Therapy Assistants and clinic locations in both Bairnsdale and Sale. Rest assured, we still have a wonderful working relationship and lifelong friendship with Tammy and Liz at Engage and Grow, and will remain in the same building at 31 Macleod Street in Bairnsdale as well as our new home in Sale. Our services have simply evolved in different directions and are best provided under separate business models. We look forward to continuing to work with you and providing integrated and innovative speech therapy services to Bairnsdale and Sale.

22.01.2022 Friday Night Fun is finally here, starting July 31st 5:30-8:00 pm Fabulous social night for teenagers and young adults including cooking lessons and games. Participants plan, prepare and present a different meal each week for a fun shared dinner, followed by a variety of games and social activities. ... Friday Night Fun builds capacity in the following areas: *emotional awareness and regulation *team building and leadership *building friendships and working together *personal space, following directions, having a positive attitude, sharing, and listening. *asking for help, helping others, and working well with others. *understand social cues, read facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and read cues in social situations. *active listening, appropriate conversation topics, starting a conversation, showing interest, staying on topic, and ending a conversation *the benefits of expected behaviours, in small a group and behaviours with friends *planning, preparing and presenting a meal *life skills and personal care Friday Night Fun is a program designed to empower participants and improve interactions between participants and their social networks. Offering assistance to engage effectively in the community through a group approach to help achieve goals, gain insight into their lives and make informed decisions. Comment, message or email for more info or simply follow this link https://engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/

22.01.2022 Celebrating Children’s Week Please register via email

21.01.2022 I cant believe were having to think about this already, but school holidays are only a few weeks away... School Holiday Big Day Out 9:00am - 4:00pm... Monday 21st September - Friday 2nd October EVERY DAY OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (minimum numbers required) Super Social and Sensory Sensitive A day packed full of fun and subtle social learning opportunities in a therapeutically supported environment. Our fun day out gives anxious children opportunities to make new friends; to feel included and try new things away from their usual environment. This is a great way for your child to expand their comfort zone. Activities may include movies, craft, cooking, games, sports etc. $160 per child per day accessible through most NDIS plans. Please follow this link to enroll http://www.engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/ Please specify which dates you are booking in for on the submission form Call 0488 012 362 for more information Very limited places so book early to avoid disappointment.

21.01.2022 WOW! What an awesome session we had yesterday in Lego Challenge Club. We were focusing on resilience and healthy competition, taking turns, winning and losing graciously, and learning how to give/receive constructive feedback. Everyone had to design and build a game that we could all play. Games were then passed around for everyone to try. The stopwatch was used for some of the games, creating an element of competitiveness, which is often a trigger for kids (oh how I love... pushing those buttons lol) The end result? Brilliant ideas and constructions and excellent sportsmanship, no meltdowns for the losers and not too much bragging from the winners (with the possible exception of me throwing hands in the air and yelling woo hoo winner ) Absolutely brilliant session and lots of fun. Well done kids, well done!

20.01.2022 Due to popular demand we are opening up a second Lego Challenge Group in Term 3 For kids who need social and emotional support. The Lego Challenge Group is a therapeutic program for building confidence and self esteem using Lego. We utilise active interaction to improve social skills, build resilience and promote emotional health. ... Therapeutic aims include: Create a sense of belonging and connection Reduce stress and generate greater calm and relaxation Improve ability to self-regulate Encourage empathy Strengthen trust in others Increase resilience and enhance self esteem Support a more confident and optimistic outlook on life Bring about greater self-awareness Promote expression and improve social skills Develop self-reliance and personal responsibility Explore and express ideas, emotions and feelings The benefits of therapy while playing with Lego Cognitive Language and literacy skills Mathematics and scientific reasoning Problem solving Decision making Thoughts and memory Physical Fine and gross motor skills Hand eye coordination Spatial awareness Sensory concepts Managing stress Emotional Self-confidence and self-reliance Self-regulation and impulse control Persistence and resilience Self-awareness Empathy Social Positive communication Co-operation and collaboration Self-expression Negotiation and compromise Rule formation and leadership Thursdays 4:00-5:00 Separate room to other Lego Group with a different facilitator

20.01.2022 CALLING ALL LEGO MASTERS Only a couple of places left for Term 3 Thursdays 4:00- 5:00 Bairnsdale ... LEGO CHALLENGE CLUB Social skills development and resilience building through play and imaginative creation. We provide a comfortable and nurturing environment to develop your childs attention and responses to everyday activities. The goal is for children to gain skills in social interaction whilst having fun with others, problem solving together, and learning to handle the challenges of group situations. Children develop understanding of: *personal triggers *emotional regulation *appropriate behaviours *choices and consequences *relaxation techniques to support emotional strength Throughout the program children learn how to: *recognise heightened emotions in themselves and others *deal with teasing and other social challenges *express their feelings in appropriate ways *solve friendship problems *talk and play with peers *cope with change Therapeutic aims of Lego Challenge Club include: *Create a sense of belonging and connection *Develop calming and relaxation strategies *Strengthen trust in others *Increase resilience and self esteem *Support a more confident and optimistic outlook *Generate greater self-awareness *Promote expression and improve social skills *Develop self-reliance and personal responsibility Message us or follow the secure link below https://engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/

20.01.2022 Are your kids struggling to read? Want them to enjoy it not hate it? Ready Set Read, our fun yet highly effective approach to reading; this program avoids the anxiety attached to learning difficulties and helps children become confident learners.... Reading for fun helps to improve all the obvious things; vocabulary knowledge, spelling and comprehension, but it also helps a lot with self-esteem. Confident readers are confident kids, theyre more willing to take risks in other learning areas and develop a healthy growth mindset. Theyre less likely to be overwhelmed by new tasks or unsettling situations. Follow the link to the expression of interest form http://www.engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/ Or email us at [email protected] Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:45 Starts October 14th for 8 weeks Were getting fantastic results from the current group, as you can see from what these happy mums have to say about the program: Thank you Tammy for helping my little man! This time last year I was at my wits end, not knowing what to do. My grade 3 son was reading at a (barely) grade 1 level and I was unsure what to do next. I knew he was struggling, and his self-confidence was really starting to deteriorate. It upset me hearing him say words like I just cant Mum or Im just stupid Mum So after just 7 sessions in Tammys literacy program, he is kicking goals. He actually WANTS to read now. He is finally happy at school. His teachers have noticed a huge difference and I think he has actually realised that this program is what has helped him So in short..... I cannot recommend this program highly enough. THANK YOU!!! Andrea S This Reading program is fun, inclusive to all children and the results are amazing. My daughter Peyton has a hearing impairment and needed assistance with her literacy skills. After a term of the program Peyton went up reading levels, but it also helped her confidence in herself, and other literacy components just flourished as well. Her writing and spelling has also improved. The girls at Engage and Grow make this program fun and mix the ages which is great. The kids are challenged and improve so fast. Highly recommend this to anyone needing a little extra support with reading or any literacy. Kate Armistead We couldnt be happier with the reading program at Engage, learn and grow. Our little preppie has struggled with her reading, and sound recognition. Tammy picked up the problem within 5 minutes of meeting her, and has been working on it with her since. Her sound recognition and reading has improved immensely. I believe if we hadnt have taken part in this program, she would always be behind her peers. Plus, its so much fun and she asks every day if she can go to reading program. Regards Rachel Watt

20.01.2022 Our first group filled so quickly we have decided to run a second group with another wonderful facilitator. Book now so you dont miss out. Limited places available. Starts July 21st ... CALMING ART was developed to help your child improve their overall well-being and learn how to lower their anxiety, improve self-awareness and self-esteem, strengthen relationships, regulate behaviours and develop social skills. Studies show that children are often more inclined to talk about their problems whilst they are focused on something else. Calming Art provides the brain with a soothing distraction and allows stress free discussion to flow in a safe environment, whilst learning essential social skills and resilience strategies. Proven benefits of Calming Art for children: *Improve Motor Skills *Stimulate Creativity *Help Learn about Boundaries, Structure and Spatial Awareness *Improve Confidence and Self Esteem *Help Self-Expression *Reduce stress and boost mental clarity. Calming Art builds capacity in the following areas: *emotional awareness and regulation *team building and leadership *building friendships and working together *personal space, following directions, having a positive attitude, sharing, and listening. *asking for help, helping others, minding your own business, thinking before you speak, and working well with others. *understanding perspective-taking, how to see different perspectives, being able to change your own perspective, respect the opinion of others, develop empathy, and use perspective-taking skills to solve conflicts *understand social cues, read facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and read social cues in social situations. *active listening, appropriate conversation topics, starting a conversation, showing interest, staying on topic, and ending a conversation *the benefits of expected behaviours, in small group or classroom settings and behaviours with friends Please follow this secure link to submit an expression of interest. https://engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/ Term 3 Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30

18.01.2022 Saw this on another page and thought after weeks of home schooling it might be a timely reminder for some Please dont stress about the schoolwork, that can be easily resolved when theyre back at school. Your relationship is harder to fix. Just enjoy your time together doing things you love.

18.01.2022 Therapeutic Sessions for School Starters School Readiness Program Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00 am Commencing Tuesday 11th August... We provide a sensory sensitive and therapeutic environment to develop your childs attention and responses to everyday school activities. The goal is for children to gain skills in problem solving and how to handle the challenges of social situations and emotional regulation, whilst in a formal learning environment. Some of the topics taught and experienced during our 12 week program include: * Listening skills and the ability to follow directions * Self-help skills e.g. independence and recognition of belongings * Positive self-esteem and confidence in a group situation * Initiating interactions such as play, conversation, etc. * Responding appropriately to interactions from others * Engaging in activities with others * Taking turns * Understanding emotions and expressing emotions * Gaining self-control * Anger management * Problem solving * Accepting consequences * Negotiating Our therapeutic sessions provide safe and sensitive social time where your child can build capacity in the following areas: * Listening * Peer games * Cooperation * Problem solving * Reading social cues * Initiating conversations * Making new friends * Emotional body cues awareness * Emotional regulation * Winning and Losing * Taking turns * Sharing Our experienced Early Childhood Educators encourage your childs interactions with their peers through learning and play; building social and emotional resilience. The group provides the opportunity to learn and build social skills and helps in building confidence and support for independence at school next year. Our fun groups give anxious children the opportunities to make new friends; to feel included and try new things away from their usual environment. These groups are a great way for your child to expand their comfort zone and prepare for all the exciting new things they will experience at school, whilst learning to control the meltdowns caused by sensory overwhelm. Follow the secure link below to submit an expression of interest/enrollment form https://engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/ or call 0488 012 362 for more information Limited Places Available Pick up and drop off may be available if needed

18.01.2022 An important one-sheeter for law enforcement, neighbors and relatives. Free for download at http://nationalautismassociation.org/personal-emergency-pr/ #AutismSafety

16.01.2022 Preschoolers Therapeutic Play We provide a comfortable and nurturing environment to develop your childs attention and responses to everyday group and play activities. The goal is for children to gain verbal skills in problem solving and handling the challenges of social situations, whilst in a therapeutic play environment. ... Some of the topics taught and experienced during our term program include: * Listening skills and the ability to follow directions * Self-help skills e.g. independence and recognition of belongings * Positive self-esteem and confidence in a group situation * Initiating interactions such as play, conversation, etc. * Responding to interactions from others * Engaging in activities with others * Taking turns * Understanding emotions and expressing emotions * Gaining self-control * Anger management * Problem solving * Negotiating Our Therapeutic Play sessions provide safe and sensitive social time where your child can build capacity in: * Receptive & Expressive language * Listening * Peer games * Cooperation * Problem solving * Reading social cues * Initiating conversations * Responding to others * Making new friends * Emotional body cues awareness * Winning and Losing * Taking turns * Sharing Our experienced facilitators encourage your childs interactions with their peers through learning and play; building social and emotional resilience. The group provides the opportunity to learn and build social skills and helps in building verbal confidence. Our fun groups give anxious children the opportunities to make new friends; to feel included and try new things away from their usual environment. These groups are a great way for your child to expand their comfort zone and prepare for all the exciting new things they will eventually experience at kinder and school. Thursday mornings, starts in term 3 Comment, message or email for more info or simply follow this link to enroll https://engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/

15.01.2022 Short Term Accomodation We do things differently, this is how... participant driven, flexible, innovative, did I mention FUN! Contact us for more information ... [email protected] See more

15.01.2022 Worth a quick read, I know lots of our families have these swings at home https://www.facebook.com/610365044/posts/10163953363480045/?d=n

14.01.2022 Book Now for Term 3 Thursday 4:00 to 5:30pm Secret Agent Society Small Group Program (SAS-SG) is an award winning, evidence-based social-emotional skill development program designed to help children who struggle with social participation and emotion recognition and regulation.... SAS-SG empowers children to feel happier, calmer and braver while making and maintaining friendships, working in teams, and engaging in the community. Designed to captivate kids while they learn social-emotional skills and emotion recognition in a fun way! The program is both evidence-based and founded on a number of different theoretical frameworks, cognitive function, and therapeutic approaches that are relevant to autism and other developmental and attentional disabilities, as well as child mental health. SAS-SG supports participants with their social, emotional and behavioural NDIS participant goals. Additionally, the program can facilitate the participants / families capacity building in the following areas: a. Social and Community Participation b. Improved Relationships c. Improved Daily Living Skills For some participants core supports may also be utilised to assist a childs participation in the program and the application of new skills in the community. Children who face challenges with reading emotions in others, regulating emotions in themselves, working in groups, and making or keeping friendships can suffer significant detriments to their quality of life. SAS-SG builds capacity in the following areas: Recognise emotions in themselves and others; Express their feelings in appropriate ways; Cope with feelings of anger and anxiety; Understand levels of friendship; Communicate and play with others; Cope with team work, games, and losing; Build and maintain friendships; Cope with mistakes, transitions, and other challenges; Solve social problems; Detect the difference between accidents, jokes and nasty deeds; Detect and understanding bullying; Prevent and manage bullying and teasing; Acknowledge personal strengths and goals; Research has shown there are substantial lifelong benefits to be gained from effective interventions for enhancing social-emotional skills in childhood, and this is precisely what SAS-SG provides for children. Message us to book or follow the link below https://engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/

12.01.2022 Fabulous explanation...please watch it all the way through and share with your kiddos Weve all got so much to learn and share to make acceptance the norm.

11.01.2022 To our amazing parents, you are doing your best, as are we in this crazy time. If you need help give us a call

09.01.2022 I can’t believe we’re having to think about this already, but school holidays are only a few weeks away... School Holiday Big Day Out 9:00am - 4:00pm... Monday to Friday Week 1 January 4 to 8 Week 2 January 11 to 15 Week 3 January 18 to 22 (minimum numbers required) Super Social and Sensory Sensitive A day packed full of fun and subtle social learning opportunities in a therapeutically supported environment. Our fun day out gives anxious children opportunities to make new friends; to feel included and try new things away from their usual environment. This is a great way for your child to expand their comfort zone. Activities may include movies, craft, cooking, games, sports etc. $160 per child per day accessible through most NDIS plans. Please follow this link to enroll http://www.engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/ Please specify which dates you are booking in for on the submission form Call 0488 012 362 for more information Very limited places so book early to avoid disappointment.

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09.01.2022 They are absolutely amazing

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07.01.2022 Mondays Secret Agent Society 4:00 - 5:30 Wednesdays Ready Set Read 4:00 - 4:45 and SAS Junior 4:00 - 5:00 Thursdays Lego Challenge Club 4:00 - 5:00

07.01.2022 Working on transitioning from one activity to another, taking instructions and developing team work...the end result...lots of individual builds joined together to make one big combined build

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06.01.2022 Drum roll please....we are very excited to announce that we now have 3 dedicated Speech Therapy Assistants/Speech Therapy Program Facilitators working across our two locations! HOW YOU CAN USE A SPEECH THERAPY ASSISTANT TO MAXIMISE YOUR NDIS THERAPY PACKAGE: The Speech Therapist (Kate Pemberton) completes any necessary assessments and creates a therapeutic plan for a 6 week block of intervention. The Therapy Assistant creates targeted and engaging sessions focused ...on the set goals. The Speech Therapist overseas the program and checks in directly with the client every 6 weeks (or more frequently if needed). WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPTION? The NDIS Therapy Assistant rate is less which means you are getting more sessions to really optimise your therapy plan. We have hired the most qualified and incredible team of Therapy Assistants who have extensive experience and degrees in Primary School Teaching and Counselling who are undertaking additional training to conduct Speech Therapy programs. Flexible delivery of sessions Contact Kate to discuss Ph 0423-088-585 [email protected]

05.01.2022 Big News No red door here yet...... our new venture opening in Sale soon. Please share the news, we do things differently, get ready Sale, we cant wait!!!

05.01.2022 Practicing our calming breathing techniques with straw blown painting Calming Art in action Gorgeous and relaxing...win win

03.01.2022 Book Now for Term 4 Thursdays 4:00-5:30 Secret Agent Society is an award winning, evidence-based social-emotional skill development program designed to help children who struggle with social participation and emotional recognition and regulation.... SAS empowers children to feel happier, calmer and braver while making and maintaining friendships, working in teams, and engaging in the community. Designed to captivate kids while they learn social-emotional skills and emotion recognition in a fun way! The program is both evidence-based and founded on a number of different theoretical frameworks, cognitive function, and therapeutic approaches that are relevant to autism and other developmental and attentional disabilities, as well as child mental health. SAS supports participants with their social, emotional and behavioural NDIS participant goals. Additionally, the program can facilitate the participants capacity building in the following areas: a. Social and Community Participation b. Improved Relationships c. Improved Daily Living Skills For some participants core supports may also be utilised to assist a childs participation in the program and the application of new skills in the community. Children who face challenges with reading emotions in others, regulating emotions in themselves, working in groups, and making or keeping friendships can suffer significant detriments to their quality of life. SAS builds capacity in the following areas: Recognise emotions in themselves and others; Express their feelings in appropriate ways; Cope with feelings of anger and anxiety; Understand levels of friendship; Communicate and play with others; Cope with team work, games, and losing; Build and maintain friendships; Cope with mistakes, transitions, and other challenges; Solve social problems; Detect the difference between accidents, jokes and nasty deeds; Detect and understanding bullying; Prevent and manage bullying and teasing; Acknowledge personal strengths and goals; Research has shown there are substantial lifelong benefits to be gained from effective interventions for enhancing social-emotional skills in childhood, and this is precisely what SAS provides for children. Message us to book or follow the link below https://engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/

03.01.2022 A social story to share with your kids if they are feeling worried about everyone wearing masks. Credit: Autism Little Learners

03.01.2022 Book now for term 4 Lego Challenge Club Thursdays 4:00-5:00 8 week program starts ... Thursday 15th October In Lego Challenge Club children develop understanding of: *personal triggers *emotional regulation *appropriate behaviours *choices and consequences Throughout the program children learn how to: *recognise heightened emotions in themselves and others *cope with change *deal with teasing and other social challenges *express their feelings in appropriate ways *solve friendship problems *talk and play with peers Lego Challenge Club builds capacity in the following areas: *Create a sense of belonging and connection *Develop calming and relaxation strategies *Strengthen trust in others *Increase resilience and self esteem *Support a more confident and optimistic outlook *Generate greater self-awareness *Promote expression and improve social skills *Develop self-reliance and personal responsibility Limited places available so book now to avoid disappointment

02.01.2022 FILLING FAST...only a few places left School Holiday Big Day Out 9:00 - 5:00 pm... Monday 29 June - Friday 10 July EVERY DAY OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (minimum numbers required) Super Social and Sensory Sensitive A day packed full of fun and subtle social learning opportunities in a therapeutically supported environment. Our fun day out gives anxious children opportunities to make new friends; to feel included and try new things away from their usual environment. This is a great way for your child to expand their comfort zone. Activities may include movies, craft, cooking, games, sports etc. $160 per child per day accessible through most NDIS plans. Please follow this link to enroll http://www.engageandgrowservices.com.au/enrollments/ Please specify which dates you are booking in for on the submission form Call 0488 012 362 for more information Very limited places so book early to avoid disappointment.

02.01.2022 It doesnt get more awesome than this! Our exciting new program called TECH SQUAD has been created for teenagers and young adults and its the coolest place to be on a Friday night! TECH SQUAD will be run by Lee Nickless who is a teacher, an artist, and a tech whizz who specialises in computer game and app building as well as virtual reality. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other young people who have a shared interest and work together as a team to c...reate a game or VR experience. As well as learning some super cool new tech skills, participants will be supported to further develop: - their social and communication skills in a group setting - planning and problem solving abilities - emotional regulation and resilience - self confidence The program will cater for a range of learning and technology abilities LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE! Bairnsdale Clinic Contact Kate 0423-088-585 [email protected]

01.01.2022 UPDATE - Unfortunately we are unable to offer this service due to ongoing covid restrictions. Interested in swimming lessons or water familiarity program in a private pool, without the noise and sensory overload issues? Contact us now to register your interest and we will weave our magic to try and make it happen ... Were looking for numbers to gauge level of interest.