Small Group Programs

In partnership with families children can participate in small group programs that meet the needs of each child including:
Playgroup

An information & support group for parents, children with hearing loss and their siblings.

* Meet other families           * Share your experiences

* Make new friendships       * Learn from others

* Swap stories                     *Find what works from others

Session times:

Thurs 9:45 -11:45am weekly (Blackburn)       Contact: Libby Cronin

Mon 1:00 - 2:30pm f/n (Essendon)                  Contact: Sharon Klieve

Mon 9:15 - 10:45am f/n (Heidelberg Heights)  Contact: Sally Fleming

______________________________________________________________________
Little Book Club

A story reading group for 4-6 year old children with hearing loss & normal hearing.

* Develop a love of books & reading   * Extend language knowledge

* Experience early literacy skills          * Make a library bag

* Learn how to borrow & take care of books

Session times: 

Tues 10:00 - 11:00am              Contact: Jan Millard / Judy Bainbridge

___________________________________________________________________
Mother Goose

A group program for parents and children with hearing loss and normal hearing. This   program uses the power of rhyme, songs and oral stories to promote positive parenting skills & early social and communication skills.

Session times:            

Babies Group:       Fri 9:30 - 11:45am           

2-4 years Group:   Fri 1:15 - 2:30pm

 Contact: Carolyn Berton

___________________________________________________________________
School Transition Programs

A variety of individual or group sessions are tailored to meet the needs of children moving onto school. These programs focus on:

*    Literacy            
*    Numeracy                  
*    Language       
*    Social skills       
*    Independence skills

Contact: Your child’s Early Intervention Coordinator