Baobab Therapy for Kids

14/06/2026

You know sometimes you just need to feel like you've got someone in your corner, egging you on, saying helpful things? Like a little angel on your shoulder, or a coach whispering in your ear?

Well - what if we made that a real life thing we can see and feel?

I love using sock puppets as a tangible symbol for our positive self talk or "Inner Coach". We can literally pop it on our hand and use it to talk to ourselves. And they are so fun to make!

13/06/2026

Using visual supports in our nature based social groups.

One of the many ways we scaffold and accommodate different learning styles.

Having a visual to reference can be a great support in the process of negotiating and decision-making as a group, especially where "theory of mind" is a challenge.

For example, referencing the visual can help us understand and communicate to each other, the different ideas we each have in our mind of what the fire shape will look like and what steps and materials we might need to make it. This helps us to agree on a "group plan" that matches our ideas.

11/06/2026

A nature-based co-created social gathering for families and all ages.

Just $50 pp.

For more info and to book check out the link in our bio!

22/05/2026

Calling all Box Hill Clinic Families!

Looking for a fun and engaging school holiday activity for your child? Join our OT led Cooking Class Social Group designed to build confidence, independence, social skills, and teamwork in a supportive environment!

-2 age groups across 2 days
-Hands-on cooking activities
-OT-supported social learning
-NDIS funding accepted
-Limited spots available

📍 Enrol now via email - [email protected]

18/05/2026

We’re excited to have some Saturday appointments available at our Box Hill Clinic.

These sessions are available for both new and existing families, making it a little easier to access support around busy school and work schedules.

📍 Box Hill Clinic
Call - 0402 455 046 to book

12/05/2026

Join us for our Social Chefs Holiday Group Program these school holidays in Castlemaine.

Across 2 fun filled days, children will build confidence, independence, social skills and everyday cooking abilities in a supportive and engaging environment.

Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd July
2-hour sessions

Age groups:
4–6 years
7–9 years

NDIS funding accepted.

Open to both current and new families - everyone is welcome.

Places are limited, so contact us to secure your child’s spot.

27/04/2026

22/04/2026

Changes ahead!

10/04/2026

Baobab Bushrangers in Castlemaine is back for Term 2 2026!

Our nature-based social groups provide a fun and supportive space for children to build social skills, confidence, and connection — all while exploring the great outdoors. We help them navigate real-life social challenges in a supportive environment.

Using a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and play-based approach grounded in the DIR-Floortime model, we incorporate concepts from the “Social Thinking® Curriculum” to offer flexible tools for social interaction.

We recognise that socialising and self-expression look different for every child. Rather than teaching prescribed behaviours, we focus on helping young verbal learners develop the skills they need to become flexible social thinkers and problem solvers.

PROGRAM

Our groups offer engaging and fun activities that are tailored to suit the children’s specific interests, skills and challenges. Each session includes group games and collaborative activities interwoven with opportunities for problem solving and collaboration, offering opportunities to develop their ‘Social Thinking’ skills.

Activities may include:

Shelter building
Art and craft
Fire-making
Cooking
Sensory play
Rope skills
Making swings or tools
Structured group games
Supported collaborative play

FACILITATORS

The groups are led by Nicola Stampa (Occupational Therapist) and Becky Walls (Teacher & Nature-based Facilitator). Both have extensive experience working therapeutically with neuro-diverse children across a range of ages.

GROUP DATES & TIMES

Group 1: 8-12 year olds
Wednesdays fortnightly 4:15pm-5:30pm from April 29th.

Group 2: 4-7 year olds
Thursdays fortnightly 4:15pm-5:30pm from April 30th.

LOCATION

Bush reserve 5kms from Castlemaine

Please contact: [email protected] ASAP to express interest in joining either group.

Or call Nicola for a chat to discuss suitability and fees: 0401682416

We accept NDIS & Medicare funding.

outdoorkids bushkids bushkinder forestschool naturekids occupationaltherapy

09/04/2026

Here's a fun way we snucks in some handwriting practice in the lead up to Easter.

Reusable water balloons work so well as the "eggs". Endlessly reusable, and heaps of space for hiding clues or treasures inside.