Muddy Puddles is a registered NDIS provider.
Talk to us about your funding options and to find out if you are eligible for subsidies.
Refer to our Fee Schedule for information on the cost of our group programs.
Jump-in
When: Mondays 9.30am to 11.30am or Tuesdays 9.30am to 11am
Where: Muddy Puddles (Batemans Bay)
Who: 3-6 year olds
Commencing: 6 February 2023
Facilitator: Educator Emma Harvey
Jump In is an early intervention group for children aged 3-6 years with a developmental delay or disability. Our team of skilled early childhood educators and early intervention therapists support your child's learning and development through a play based program, in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.
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Playing with peers
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Focusing on group tasks
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Following instructions
Play Time
When: Tuesdays 11.30am to 12.15pm
Where: Muddy Puddles (Batemans Bay)
Who: 2-3 year olds and their parents/carers
Commencing: 7 February 2023
Facilitator: Educator Emma Harvey
Play Time is a playgroup aimed at developing play, communication and motor skills and upskilling parents/carers to support their child in natural settings.
Priority areas:
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Communication
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Play skills
Snapshot Junior
When: Mondays from 3.30pm
Where: Muddy Puddles (Batemans Bay)
Who: 8-12 year olds
Commencing: Monday 6 February 2023
Facilitator: Dramatherapist Michaela Burtenshaw
Dramatherapy group programs use drama games, role plays, puppetry, story-telling and film making to help young people learn how to communicate and read social cues, whilst increasing self-confidence, self-awareness and building social skills.
Priority areas:
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Emotional awareness skills
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Emotional regulation skills
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Coping skills
Teen Lyfe
When: Mondays from 4.15pm
Where: Muddy Puddles (Batemans Bay)
Who: 13-16 year olds
Commencing: Monday 6 February 2023
Facilitator: Dramatherapist Michaela Burtenshaw
Teen Lyfe is designed to provide a safe place for teens to talk with peers dealing with similar issues with guidance from the facilitator. The participants will be provided the opportunity to have input into how the group will work and what themes the group will explore throughout the process. Additionally, participants will learn coping skills that will help them deal with stress, relationships, challenges, school and more!
Priority areas:
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Stress management
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Healthy relationships
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Self-esteem and confidence
Songbirds
When: Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.15am
Where: Muddy Puddles (Batemans Bay)
Who: 1-4 year olds and parents/carers
Commencing: 8 February 2023
Facilitator: Music Therapist Kim Edgar-Lane
Songbirds is a program for families with children 1-4 yrs and promotes the use of music to support child development and enhance the parent-child relationship. Songs, musical games and dances are used to demonstrate how music can be an effective intervention for developing social and communication skills, fine and gross motor skills and self regulation
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Social skills, e.g. turn-taking, waiting
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Expressive communication
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Enhancing the parent-child relationship through music
Vibes
When: Wednesdays from 3.30pm
Where: Muddy Puddles (Batemans Bay)
Who: 5-8 year olds
Commencing: 8 February 2023
Facilitator: Music Therapist Kim Edgar-Lane
This program includes music-based mindfulness, games, improvisation and song sharing. Participants develop self-awareness, confidence and interpersonal skills while forming and maintaining friendships.
Priority areas:
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Social skills
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Attention/focus/coordination
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Self-expression
Build and Connect
When: Thursdays from 3.30pm
Where: Muddy Puddles (Batemans Bay)
Who: 8-13 year olds
Commencing: 9 February 2023
Facilitator: Psychologist Dr Beatriz Martin-Monzon
This program provides an opportunity for neurodivergent and nerotypical children to develop their social and communication skills in a structured play setting. Children have an opportunity to work on their turn-taking skills, social interaction, communication skills, language development, fine motor skills and problem-solving strategies whilst doing something fun like playing lego!
The use of Lego in structured therapy settings has shown positive improvements in social communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Priority areas:
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Social skills
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Communication skills
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Problem solving skills