Groups | FSA Health & Wellbeing

FSA Health & Wellbeing offer a range of options for group programs and support, based on the varied skillset and training of our team. To register your interest in our groups, click through to complete a short registration form. We offer groups on a 'by demand basis', with enrolments open until required numbers are reached.

Self- and plan-managed NDIS participants are welcome to use their packages toward groups if eligible. Medicare rebates may be available to group participants with a referral from your GP (where a minimum of four participants are registered to attend). You can also discuss with your private health insurer if group therapies are included in your cover.

Westmead Feelings Program 1

Emotion-based learning for children with autism spectrum disorder and mild intellectual disability.

Westmead Feelings Program 1 is aimed at verbal children, who may or may not read, can draw simple pictures or write a few key words and can pay attention for at least a few minutes at a time.

Fees based on Self- and Plan-Managed NDIS packages.

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Westmead Feelings Program 2

Emotion-based learning for children with autism spectrum disorder and no accompanying intellectual impairment.

Westmead Feelings Program 2 is aimed at children who have fluent speech, and who are able to read and write.

Fees based on Self- and Plan-Managed NDIS packages.

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Girls' Group

An opportunity to build social skills and boost self-esteem in a supportive environment. Aimed at girls aged 12-15, a skilled group facilitator will lead a shared activity focused on building connection. This group will run each school term. Targeted at participants with an NDIS package.

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Therapeutic Tabletop Games - School Holiday Sessions

Facilitated by an experienced clinician (and board game enthusiast!), this multi-session gaming group will assist development of social skills, emotion regulation, increase problem-solving skills, and provide an opportunity for connection with similar-aged peers. Targeted at participants with an NDIS package.

These sessions will be offered in school holidays. Next session to be held 11th July 2024 and 18th July 2024 (see flyer for more info).

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Becoming Us: Nest Building Sessions

Babies bring much joy, love and wonder, but becoming a parent also means some big life changes and new challenges for couples to navigate. These 'Nest Building Sessions' provide information and support on physical, mental, social, emotional and relationship wellbeing in preparation for baby.

$235.00 per couple for 5 hours of content, including resources and morning tea.

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Becoming Us: Before Baby

This five-session program is based on Elly Taylor's multi award-winning book, 'Becoming Us: The Couple's Guide to Parenthood'. An expert facilitator will provide the guidance and tools for navigating the significant transition for couple relationships into parenthood and ways to manage the unexpected changes and demands this brings.

$485.00 per couple for 10.5 hours of content, including resources and morning tea.

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Becoming Us: After Baby Parents Program

Having a baby is likely to have changed different aspects of your life and some of your relationships. Along with all the good stuff, there are normal and common challenges that parents need to adjust to and manage. This four-session program provides a 'map' to successfully navigate post-baby life as a couple.

$315 per couple for 8.5 hours of content, including resources and morning tea. (Flyer coming soon)

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Cool Kids Anxiety Program

The Cool Kids Anxiety Program, developed by Macquarie University, is a 10 week program teaching children (aged 7-12) and their parents how to better manage a child's anxiety.

Children with a NDIS plan may use their NDIS funding for this program; however, please note that our Cool Kids program does not cater specifically to children with disabilities. Medicare rebates may apply with a valid referral.

$115 per session before Medicare rebates are applied. This includes resources and snacks each session.

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Kids' Social Group

A semi-structured social group for children aged 8-12 with an eligible NDIS package. Focused on increasing social skills and connection with similarly aged peers. A skilled facilitator will lead children in shared activities to build connection with others.

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