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Upcoming Programs, Workshops & Webinars

A summary of the ways to get involved with The Social Space beyond individual therapy — structured group programs, focused holiday workshops and parent webinars.

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Term 4, 2026

Group Programs

Secret Agent Society® (SAS)

Secret Agent Society® (SAS)

Ages 8–12

Saturdays, starts 17 October
9:00–11:00am · 9 weeks

Children join as cadets and work through a secret-agent framework of games, codes, role-play and digital missions, exploring emotions, friendships and social problem solving, with parent and teacher involvement supporting practice at home and school.

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PEERS® for Teenagers

PEERS® for Teenagers

Year 7+ (typically 13–17)

Saturdays, starts 17 October
11:30am–1:00pm · 10 weeks

An evidence-based program covering conversations, friendships, get-togethers, electronic communication and common social situations, with a parent or social coach taking part each week.

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Minecraft® Social Skills Program

Minecraft® Social Skills Program

Ages 7–12

Saturdays, starts 17 October
1:30–3:00pm · 10 weeks

A psychologist-led program where social skills are taught explicitly and then practised through structured Minecraft® Education activities, with three parent sessions across the course.

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Teenagers at Gaming Club

Looking for Something More Social?

Explore Gaming Club

For children and teenagers looking for an interest-based social environment rather than a structured psychological group program, Gaming Club provides opportunities to connect through gaming, technology and shared activities.

Explore Gaming Club

October School Holidays, 2026

Upcoming Holiday Workshops

Minecraft® Friendship & Confidence Building Workshop

Minecraft® Friendship & Confidence Building Workshop

Ages 7–12

Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd October · 9:30am–3:30pm each day · Limited spaces

Friendship and confidence topics explored through teaching, discussion and structured activities, with collaborative Minecraft® challenges interspersed as a chance to practise. Not a day of free gaming.

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PEERS® Bullyproof Bootcamp

PEERS® Bullyproof Bootcamp

Ages 13–25

Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October · 9:30am–3:30pm each day · Limited spaces

A focused PEERS® workshop exploring practical strategies for responding to teasing, bullying, rumours, exclusion and other challenging peer situations, with safety and adult support kept central.

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Gaming Holiday Workshop

Gaming Holiday Workshop

Ages 8–17

Wednesday 7th October · 9:30am–3:30pm (full day) · Limited spaces

A one-day school-holiday workshop bringing children and teenagers together around gaming, technology and collaborative activities in a structured shared-interest environment.

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Free Parent Series

Webinars

We've run these webinars before and plan to run them again — no date is confirmed yet, so register your interest and we'll let you know as soon as one is scheduled.

Illustrative image for the screen dependency webinar — a teenager sitting on the floor at night, lit by a phone screen

Screen Dependency in Children & Teens

Date to be confirmed

  • Why gaming can feel emotionally safe
  • Reducing conflict around screens
  • Healthy balance strategies
  • Emotional regulation & technology
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Illustrative image for the managing big emotions webinar — a parent and child sitting facing each other, each with a hand on their chest, practising slow breathing

Managing Big Emotions: Understanding School Avoidance & Masking

Date to be confirmed

  • Understanding factors that may contribute to school avoidance
  • Understanding masking & overwhelm
  • Anxiety and emotional regulation
  • Practical home support strategies
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