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Children with disability practising conversation and listening in a facilitated social skills group

Social Skills Group

Practise together.
Connect with confidence.

Supportive small-group experiences where children can build communication, cooperation, emotional awareness and friendship skills.

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Skills for real relationships

Communicate, cooperate
and grow together.

Care Origin’s Social Skills Group gives children a safe place to practise the interactions they use at school, at home and in the community.

Facilitated activities are practical, strengths-based and adjusted to each child’s communication style, confidence and goals.

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Skills we practise

Social learning made
practical and enjoyable.

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Starting conversations

Practise greetings, asking questions, sharing interests and joining group discussions.

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Listening and turn-taking

Learn to notice when others are speaking, wait, respond and share the interaction.

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Understanding emotions

Recognise feelings, communicate needs and respond to others with growing awareness.

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Teamwork and cooperation

Work towards shared goals, exchange ideas and solve problems together.

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Managing challenges

Explore practical ways to handle disagreements, changes and moments of frustration.

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Friendship skills

Build confidence connecting with peers, sharing enjoyment and maintaining positive relationships.

Children with disability sharing ideas and cooperating on a classroom tower activity

The Care Origin approach

Safe to practise.
Supported to connect.

We use engaging activities and clear, respectful guidance so children can practise social skills without pressure.

  • ✓ Small-group, strengths-based learning
  • ✓ Support adapted to communication preferences
  • ✓ Visual, verbal and practical teaching strategies
  • ✓ Skills linked to everyday situations
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Learning through interaction

Children learn through supported conversations, cooperative challenges and shared experiences with peers.

Children with disability practising speaking, listening and eye contact in a social skills group
Practising conversation and active listening
Children with disability practising greetings, requesting and turn-taking through cafe role-play
Building confidence through everyday role-play
Children with disability learning to recognise and discuss emotions with a facilitator
Understanding feelings and responding to others
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Real experiences.
Shared in their own words.

Read what participants and families say about their experience with Care Origin across West Melbourne.

★★★★★12 participant and family reviews
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Mark Rahman

Google review

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Care Origin has been a true asset as an NDIS provider. Kudrat is exceptionally supportive, professional, and genuinely dedicated to the wellbeing of participants. She took the time to thoroughly understand each individual’s goals and developed a support plan tailored to their unique needs.
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Steve Smith

Google review · 2 months ago

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Care Origin has made a real difference in my experience with support services. From day one, their team has been welcoming, understanding, and committed to providing the right level of care and assistance. The staff are approachable, dependable, and always willing to help.
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Adam Lyndt

Google review · 2 months ago

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I have had a very positive experience with Care Origin. The team is professional, reliable, and genuinely cares about the wellbeing and goals of their participants. Communication is always clear and timely, and they go above and beyond to ensure support is tailored to individual needs.
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Adam

Google review · 3 months ago

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Care Origin’s AHA program has been a great benefit for my child. My child enjoys going to the sessions and seeing their therapist, and I’ve seen a lot of progress in the first term already. All the staff have been extremely easy and friendly to deal with.
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Jordan Gallop

Google review · 3 months ago

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I really appreciate everyone at Care Origin, helping me a lot with everything with Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. Care Origin does care. The entire team is really great, helpful and the best NDIS provider, I think, in Australia.
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Molly Marshall

Google review · a month ago

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Amazing people and services. I have been able to reach the goals I have made and been provided help with my ASD. It is the best NDIS provider in Melton.
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Amandeep Kaur

Google review · a year ago

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They have amazing services! Helped with my NDIS application from the start until the approval. Their occupational therapist is great. Allied health services are also great. Highly recommended.
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Kaylee

Google review · 2 months ago

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Lovely helpful staff — school holiday program is great.
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Fiona Marshall

Google review · edited a month ago

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Wonderful staff, very caring, and the support coordinators are amazing. Lots of empathy for a Melton business.
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Karanjit Singh

Google review · a year ago

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An amazing company with committed management and support staff. I sincerely appreciate everyone’s dedication to enhancing each participant’s enjoyment of their life journey. The finest provider to be recommended if you’re seeking individual support.
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Fi Bettett

Google review · 3 months ago

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Love them! Helpful and amazing staff.
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Nadia Kari

Google review · 9 months ago

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Really helpful with questions, supportive and friendly.

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Phone0405 629 529Emailsupport@careorigin.com.au

Visit118 Barries Rd, Melton VIC 3337