Group Therapies
Sense Therapies delivers a range of interest-based, therapist-led group programs designed to help children and young people experience a supported way to connect with others and their community.
Our groups run through the school term, and we also deliver holiday groups. Every group is designed to support sensory and emotional regulation, develop motor skills, build connections with others and grow the ability to be part of a group or team.
Our groups have been delivered across Australia and New Zealand for more than a decade, with our co-founders Carlien and Jesse Parahi (Australian Olympian) pioneering the Sense Rugby program, which uses sport as therapy.
Current groups and holiday programs
Click on a group to book a spot.
Term 4, 2026 — school term groups, 12 October to 16 December
Sense Strength 7-9yrs
Mondays 12 Oct – 14 Dec · 3:30–4:30 pm (7–9 yrs) · 4:30–5:30 pm (10 yrs+) · 7-9yrs
NSPC Gym, 355 Princes Hwy, Woonona
with OTs Melika, Leonie and Tilly and NSPC’s trainers: healthy habits, moving muscles, strength, endurance and new skills in a safe, fun environment
Book a spot ›Sense Surf
Tuesdays 13 Oct – 15 Dec · 7:45–8:45 am · 7–14 yrs
South Sandon Beach, Bulli
our first morning surf group, with Josie, Carmel and Jesse: ocean confidence, water safety, strength, coordination and fitness with peers (no 1:1 support in the water; parents, carers and support workers welcome)
Book a spot ›Sense Bikes
Tuesdays 13 Oct – 15 Dec · 3:45–5:00 pm · 7–14 yrs
Between Fairy Meadow and Woonona
for kids who can already ride: bike control, confidence, coordination and independence out in the community with OTs Cassie and Alex (own bike and helmet needed)
Book a spot ›Sense School Readiness
Tuesdays 13 Oct – 15 Dec · 3:30–4:30 pm · 4–6 yrs, starting kindergarten in 2027
Sense Therapies clinic, Bulli
a play-based group led together by Speech Pathologist Bronte and OT Morgan: routines and transitions, turn-taking and cooperative play, following instructions, fine motor skills for early writing and self-care, self-regulation and pre-literacy through stories
Book a spot ›Sense Preschool
Wednesdays 14 Oct – 16 Dec · 1:30–2:30 pm · 3–5 yrs
Sense Therapies clinic, Bulli
play, movement, exploration and belonging for preschoolers and their families in our sensory gyms, DIR Floortime style: child-led, connection, co-regulation and shared enjoyment
Book a spot ›Sense Rugby 4-7yrs
Wednesdays 14 Oct – 16 Dec · 3:30–4:30 pm · 4-7yrs
Shamrocks Rugby Oval, Campbell St, Woonona
modified rugby and AFL drills with our OTs and therapy assistants: processing sensory information, focus, coordination, managing emotions and fun with friends
Book a spot ›Groups run by age, in small numbers, and places are confirmed once the intake is reviewed. Fees and the groups cancellation policy are on the booking site.