Pay Invoice
Feedback
Locations
Search
Living life her way: Helen’s story
This World Cerebral Palsy Day, we’re celebrating Helen, a much-loved...
Building Buddies Group
Building Buddies is a fun and engaging socials skills group designed for children with a variety of needs, where creativity and collaboration come together through the power of LEGO®!
Whether constructing a zoo, spaceship, or castle, each session offers new opportunities for social growth and creative expression. Our Building Buddies group is ideal for children who benefit from guided peer interaction and enjoy hands-on, collaborative play, where they can connect and grow, brick by brick!
Program Structure
In groups of 2 to 6, children work as a team to bring imaginative creations to life, taking on rotating roles of Builder, Engineer, and Supplier. Through structured play, children practice working and communicating with one another, following directions, managing frustration, and celebrating group achievements.
The group is also adapted to allow room for creative building to recognising other forms of play (solitary, parallel) while still being a part of a group setting and facilitating meaningful social connection unique to the individual. The supportive environment is facilitated by experienced therapists who guide children through challenges and help them build confidence, friendships, and teamwork skills.
Program Details
- Who can attend: Children 8-12 years
- What to bring: Water bottle, snack
- Sessions and Timing: 3 x 2 hour sessions (children must attend all sessions)
- Funding Options: NDIS Improved Daily Living (15) running as program of support, Paying privately
Scroll down for more info and to register!
Benefits of using LEGO® for young people/ children who are neurodiverse.
Building Buddies is a fun and engaging group therapy program designed to young people/ children who are neurodiverse. in a playful and supportive environment. Using LEGO® as the foundation, the program aims to help children:
- Improve their ability to collaborate and solve problems with others
- Adapt to situational changes and expectations
- Improve social communication skills
- Build on their strengths and interests
- Foster positive social interaction with peers
Register for Building Buddies now!
FAQ
Building Buddies will be running as an NDIS “program of support”.
Programs of support are a way of running groups over a set period of time.
Everyone registered commits to attending the full group.
Standard cancellation rules don’t apply so prices won’t change for you depending on who else attended on the day.
Building Buddies is a school holiday therapy group that uses LEGO® to improve verbal and non-verbal communication, sharing and turn-taking for young people/ children who are neurodiverse.
Building Buddies Therapy Group is best suited to children aged 8-12 years who:
- Have an interest in LEGO®
- Have foundational social skills
- Are able to follow complex verbal instructions
- Are able to maintain attention and regulate their emotions.
If this sounds like your child, register your interest and we will contact you to confirm eligibility.
Building Buddies is held at Rocky Bay hubs right across the Perth metro area during school holidays.
You can access services if you have an NDIS plan, or if you want to fund your own services. We can also support you through the planning process if you do not have a plan already. Pricing includes 6 hours of direct time and required indirect time.
Stories
Telethon-Funded Treadmill Helps 6-Year-Old Rhiannon in Her Need For Speed!
Ask most six-year-olds, and their primary goal is to run...
Dry Nights Start with the Right Support: Hunter’s Story
For mum of two, Emma, toilet training wasn't just about...