Summer School Holiday Groups
At Western Kids Health our dedicated therapists are running a range of groups over the summer school holidays, from getting ready for kindy right through to teens, there is something for everyone.
Primary School
Reading, Writing & Social Skills
Is your child starting school in 2026?
Join us this January for our fun and supportive School Readiness Group, led by Millie Plester, Occupational Therapist. Libby Barrett-Lennard, Speech Pathologist, will also join in for an hour of each session to provide additional specialised support!
Held across 5 sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, this group helps your child build confidence, independence and excitement for their first years of school. Sessions are designed to mimic the day-in-the-life of a student, to help them prepare
for starting school.Program structure
Week 1: Tues 13 & Thurs 15 January
Week 2: Tues 20 & Thurs 22 January
Week 3: Tuesday 27 January
9:15am- 11:15am (2 hours per session)Shenton Park: 8 places available
Please bring along your child’s drink bottle, a snack in a lunchbox, favourite book in a school bag, wearing their school uniform* (*optional).
Total cost: $840.00For enquiries, please email Millie@westernkidshealth.com
Using the fun and well-regarded Story Champs ® Program this group will help to build the foundational oral academic and social language skills needed for success at school- storytelling, vocabulary, and comprehension. This group will be led by Tyler Mahon, Lead Speech Pathologist.
Designed for children aged 4.6 to 6-years entering Pre-Primary or Year 1 in 2026, this intensive group will support oral language skill development over three sessions, using engaging stories. Follow up home activities will also be provided after each session.
Program structure
Dates: Mon 12th , Wed 14th & Fri 16th January
11:00am-12:00pm (1 hour)
4 Thorburn way, Shenton Park4 places available
Total cost: $396For enquiries please email Tyler@westernkidshealth.com
Our two-day early literacy group is designed to help build foundational pre-literacy
skills needed for the successful learning of reading and writing skills, and will be run by Kathryn Morrison, our Speech Pathologist.Designed for children aged 4.6 to 5 years entering Pre-Primary in 2026, this intensive group will support skills such as syllable, rhyme and initial sound awareness. Sessions will be fun and interactive and follow up with home activities to allow you to continue to support your child’s skills at home.
Please note: If your child is a new patient and/or requires a pre-group assessment, this will come at a separate cost.
Program structure:
Dates: Tues 20th Jan & Thurs 22nd Jan
Time: 10:45am – 11:45am (1 hour)
4 Thorburn way, Shenton Park
Western Kids Health Victoria House4 places available
Total cost: $210For enquiries, please email:
kathryn.morrison@westernkidshealth.com
Join us for our fun and supportive Holiday Handwriting Intensive, designed by our experienced Occupational Therapy team to help your child build confidence and achieve their handwriting goals!
This two-week program uses fun and engaging activities to support your child’s skill development, while making handwriting feel rewarding and enjoyable.
Held across 6 sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, this group is perfect for children who need a boost in their handwriting skills before the new school year.
We will cover:
- Letter & Number Formations
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Concentration & Attention
Program structure
Week 1: Tues 6th, Thurs 8th & Fri 9th January
Week 2: Tues 13th, Thurs 15th & Fri 16th January
3:15pm- 4:15pm (1 hour)Western Kids Health Hillarys
6/2 Banks Avenue, Hillarys4 places available
Total cost: $660
(This cost is inclusive of all 6 sessions and a specialised handwriting book!)For enquires, please email: millie@westernkidshealth.com
Outdoor & movement Groups
Looking for a fun and supportive way to keep active and boost your little one’s gross motor skills these holidays?
Our Physiotherapy team has developed a two-week intensive group designed to support children who may find it tricky to navigate stairs, hold their balance, or keep up with their peers on the playground.We will focus on:
- Strength
- Balance
- Stairs
- Running
- Jumping
- Playground Confidence
Program structure
Week 1: Wed 14th & Fri 16th January
Week 2: Wed 21st & Fri 23rd January
Week 3: Wed 26th & Fri 30th January
9:30am- 10:15am (45 minutes)4 Thorburn way, Shenton Park
Western Kids Health Victoria House4 places available
Total cost: $550
(This cost is inclusive of all 6 sessions)For enquiries, please email: felicity@westernkidshealth.com
Join Georgia (Physio) and Sophie (OT) for a fun and supportive group designed to help your child build their bike-riding skills. With guidance from experienced therapists, your child will practice key riding skills in a safe and encouraging environment, perfect for building independence and confidence on wheels!We will cover:
- Transitioning off training wheels
- Increasing endurance
- Developing balance
- Learning how to brake
- Building confidence
- Learning to pedal and steer
Program Details:
Monday 19 January – Friday 23 January 2026 (5 sessions total)
8:30am – 9:30am
(Please arrive 10 minutes early)Location
MacDonald Park, Padbury
Meet near the scooter/bike trackMaximum of 8 participants
Suitable for ages 3+
Parent/guardian participation is required
Bring your child’s bike, helmet, water bottle, sneakers & wear sunscreen!
Cost: $850To enquire, please email georgia@westernkidshealth.com
Running Group is an intensive group, designed to improve running technique.
Drills are directed by our physiotherapists and individualised to each child and their goals. This January holiday intensive will be led by our physio Tim Berry. Running group is about running well, NOT about running long distances!
Western Kids Health Running Group focuses on the skills and strength to develop power and correct technique.Hillarys:
Week 1: Wed 7th & Fri 9th January
Week 2: Wed 14th & Fri 16th January
Week 3: Wed 21st & Fri 23rd January
Week 4: Wed 28th January
8:30am – 9:30amShenton Park:
Week 1: Tues 6th & Thurs 8th January
Week 2: Tues 13th & Thurs 15th January
Week 3: Tues 20th & Thurs 22nd January
Week 4: Tues 27th January
4.30pm – 5.30pm4 places available at each location
Total cost: $630
(This cost is inclusive of all 7 sessions)For enquiries, please email: tim@westernkidshealth.com
High School
Is your child starting high school in 2026?
Preparing for high school can be an extremely daunting thing for both children and their parents. There can be lots of unknowns! This group will run over 5 sessions, on Mondays and Fridays in January.
We will cover:
- Greeting & introducing self to others
- Independence skills
- Joining group conversations
- Setting up a study space
- Reducing stress and anxiety around starting high school
- Making new friends
- Reading a timetable
- Organising/planning
Program structure
Week 1: Fri 9th January
Week 2: Mon 12th & Fri 16th January
Week 3: Mon 19th & Fri 23rd January
2:00pm- 3:00pm (1 hour)4 Thorburn way, Shenton Park
5 places available
Total cost: $660
(This cost is inclusive of all 5 sessions)For enquiries, please email: keely@westernkidshealth.com
The Teens Move physiotherapy program has been designed specifically for teenagers 12 years of age and over with chronic musculoskeletal conditions, designed by Rowan Pearce. This program runs for 6 sessions over 2 weeks in January. Rowan is a senior Physiotherapist and the Head of the Complex Care Clinic at Western Kids Health, and has a wide range of experience working in this area.
Suitable for children & teenagers with chronic conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome/ hypermobility spectrum disorder, juvenile arthritis, persistent pain and fatigue).Program structure
Week 1: Mon 12th*, Weds 14th & Fri 16th January
Week 2: Mon 19th, Weds 21st & Fri 23rd January
1:00pm-2:00pm
*Monday 12th Jan will run from 2:00pm-3:00pm4 Thorburn way, Shenton Park
12 places available
Total cost: $300For enquiries please contact rowan@westernkidshealth.com
WKH Group Registration details: Looking to secure your spot? If you’re an existing client, please reach out to your treating therapist for further registration details. New to our services? We’ll begin with an initial intake consultation to ensure you’re matched with the right group or service, based on scope and eligibility. Payment Options: We offer flexible payment options, including Private Health rebates and third-party funding such as NDIS, DCP, and PITS. Good to Know: Group costs will cover all sessions and are non-refundable. For more details, refer to our group registration form for further terms and conditions: https://westernkidshealth.com/wkh-groups-tcs/
