Social Workshops | Sutherland Shire
Social skills workshops in the Sutherland Shire for children, teens and young adults. Evidence-based programs, NDIS-funded, and run by Psychologists and Behaviour Specialists.
Building Confidence, Communication, and Connection.
Build your child or teen’s confidence, communication, and connection in a supportive small-group setting. Our Social Workshops are designed by Behaviour Specialists and Psychologists and combine fun, evidence-based learning with real-life practice. Children and young people learn practical skills they can use at home, school, work, and in the community.
Who are these social workshops for?
Our Social Workshops are ideal for:
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Children aged 7–12 years needing support with social skills, emotional regulation, and flexible thinking
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Older teens and young adults working on confidence, friendships, and work-readiness
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Neurodivergent young people (autism, ADHD, learning differences, or anxiety)
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Families seeking supportive, structured programs focused on meaningful skill-building
Workshops are run in small groups so each participant feels safe, supported, and included.
Our Social Workshops
Superflex: Become a Social Detective! (Ages 7–12)
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Ages: 7–12 years
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Format: 3 × 3-hour group sessions
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Based on: The Social Thinking® curriculum
Children become “Social Detectives” and learn to:
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Read social clues
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Use flexible thinking
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Practise problem-solving
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Build confidence in group settings
Zones of Regulation: Managing Big Emotions (Ages 7–12)
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Ages: 7–12 years
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Format: 1 × 3-hour session
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Based on: The Zones of Regulation® framework
Children learn:
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How to recognise emotions
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How to match feelings to Zones
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Calming strategies
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How to communicate their needs
PEERS® Social Skills Program – Teens & Young Adults
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Ages: Older teens and young adults
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Format: 4 × 3-hour sessions (or 2-hour sessions depending on demand)
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Based on: UCLA’s PEERS® program
Participants learn:
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Starting and maintaining conversations
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Making and keeping friends
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Joining groups
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Handling conflict or teasing
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Navigating social expectations at school, work, and online
When and where are the workshops held?
We recommend submitting an enquiry early to match your child or teen to the right group.
Location:
Freedom Therapy Services
Shop 3 / 337 Kingsway, Caringbah NSW 2229
(Sutherland Shire)
Fees
Please contact our friendly admin team for fee information.
Payment Options
NDIS funding and private billing are accepted.
Most families use one of the following NDIS categories:
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Improved Daily Living
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Improved Relationships
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Other Capacity Building supports
Our team can help you understand what funding your child or teen may be able to use.
Learn more about our services on the blog.
Why choose Freedom Therapy Services?
Our Social Workshops are:
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Evidence-based – using Social Thinking®, Zones of Regulation®, and PEERS®
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Neuroaffirming and person-centred
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Delivered by experienced behaviour specialists and psychologists
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Practical and real-world focused
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Supportive of families with feedback and take-home strategies
Phone
(02) 8536-6655
Our admin team will help you:
- Discuss your or your child’s goals
- Confirm program suitability
- Explore NDIS funding options
- Reserve a place in the right group
Address
Freedom Therapy Services Clinic
3/337 Kingsway, Caringbah, NSW, 2229
Although a referral is not required, health professionals can refer here (Scan the QR Code for the form)
Ready to Start? There is currently no waitlist!
Our mission is to help young people feel more confident, capable, and connected.