Group Play Therapy Holiday Program – January 2026

We're pleased to share that our Group Play Therapy Holiday Program will be running again this January. This small-group program offers children a fun and supportive space to strengthen emotional wellbeing, social skills, and confidence through play.

Program DetailsDates:

Monday 12 January – Friday 16 January (Group 1)
Monday 19 January – Friday 23 January (Group 2)

Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am or 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm each day

Locations: Balwyn North Clinic & Malvern East ClinicCost: $850 per child (5 × 1-hour sessions)Group Size: Up to 6 children with 3 therapists (1 therapist per 2 children)

Using an integrative, play-based approach, our therapists create a nurturing environment where each child's individual needs are supported through child-led play and meaningful peer interactions. The program encourages self-expression, emotional growth, and connection in a safe and engaging setting.

If you'd like to reserve a place or find out more, simply reply to this email or give us a call. Spaces are limited, and we'd love to include your child in the group.

Warmly,

Amy Silverwood

Parent Workshop Series: Optimal Relationship Approach (ORA)

Dates: Thursdays – 27 November, 4 December and 11 December

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Online (link provided closer to the time)

Cost: $200 per participant for the full three-part series

Presenter: Felicity Odgers, TORA-Certified Child Play Therapist

Developed by Dr Kate Renshaw, the Optimal Relationship Approach (ORA) is an evidence-informed program that teaches parents and carers eight relationship-based skills to support positive parenting and overall family wellbeing.

This three-part series helps parents and carers to:

Feel more confident in their parenting
Strengthen their relationship with their child
Support positive mental health and wellbeing for the whole family

Sessions explore how the brain works, how to make sense of big behaviours, and the importance of relationships in supporting children's development.

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Free Online Community Talk

Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025

Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Online (link provided closer to the time)

Cost: Free (bookings essential)

Presenter: Natalie Scira, Play Therapist

Topic: School Transitions and "School Can't": How to Ensure a Smooth Start to the School Year.

Join our free, online workshop for parents, carers, and professionals. Natalie will share practical strategies and insights to help children manage school transitions, reduce stress around attendance, and start the school year with confidence.

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To Register or Learn More

If you're interested in attending either event or would like more information, simply reply to this email or call us on 0478 389 793.

We'd love to see you there.

Warmly,

Amy Silverwood

Practice contact number: 0478 389 793

Practice email: hello@playroomtherapy.com.au

Locations: 101 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North / 91 Waverley Road, Malvern East

Website: www.playroomtherapy.com.au

Road Safety and Traffic Rules Awareness Program (FREE ONLINE) for Schools

Approximately 1.3 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes. Between 20 and 50 million people suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability as a result of their injury. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years. The main reason behind these road accidents is not following or knowing traffic and road safety rules.

Trafficquiz.com is a free-to use website developed with the aim of spreading awareness regarding traffic rules and road safety rules. Through trafficquiz.com, students can learn and test their knowledge about traffic and road safety rules in an entertaining way, i.e., by playing quizzes. Teachers and parents can also use trafficquiz.com regularly to refresh their knowledge about traffic, road safety, and child safety rules. School bus drivers can also regularly use it to learn and be conscious about following traffic rules. The benefit of being online is that trafficquiz.com can be used anytime, anywhere, on any device.

We request that you kindly share the links given below with students, parents, teachers, and the driving staff so that everyone can learn and be conscious about following road safety and traffic rules. This can save many lives.

The links are as follows:

1. For Age group (5 to 9 years):

https://trafficquiz.com/road-safety-quiz-junior-level-1/

2. For Age group (10 to 15 years):

https://trafficquiz.com/road-safety-quiz-secondary-level-1/

3. For Parents (Child safety quizzes):

https://trafficquiz.com/child-safety-quiz-for-parents-level-1/

4. For Parents and Teachers (Traffic & road safety rules quizzes):

https://trafficquiz.com/road-safety-quiz-for-adults-level-1/

5. For Drivers and support staff:

https://trafficquiz.com/road-safety-quiz-for-adults-level-1/

6. Road Signs quiz

Why is it necessary?

· About three-quarters (73%) of all road traffic deaths occur among young males under the age of 25.

· More than half of all road traffic deaths are among vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

· Road traffic injuries cause considerable economic losses to individuals, their families, and to nations as a whole.

Please encourage everyone to follow the traffic rules. We hope you will be a part of this initiative. We thank you for your support in advance. If you have any queries, then please reply back to this email.

Yours Sincerely,

Team trafficquiz.com

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