Helping kids understand big feelings.

A small, supportive after school group that helps children understand their emotions, build confidence and learn practical ways to manage their feelings through play, art and creative activities.

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Does your child experience big feelings?

Big Feeling Club May suit Children Who:

Experience big emotions that can be difficult to manage.

Become frustrated, worried, upset or overwhelmed in everyday situations.

Need support recognising, understanding and expressing their feelings.

Benefit from learning emotional regulation strategies in a supportive environment.

What children will work on:

Emotional awareness and understanding of feelings

Emotional regulation and calming strategies

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Confidence and positive self-identity

Communication and self-expression

Friendship and social interaction skills

Resilience and coping with challenges

Group details

Big Feelings Club provides a welcoming and supportive environment where children can explore emotions, build confidence, develop friendships and learn practical strategies for managing big feelings through engaging, play-based activities.

Suitable for: Children aged 5 - 8 years

Group Size: Small group setting to support meaningful participation and connection

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  • Location: Oakgrove Community Centre, Narre Warren South VIC 3805

  • When: Every Thursday (school term)

  • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

8 weeks program

Program overview

Each week explores a different aspect of emotional awareness through creative activities

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Week 1
What do my feeling feel like?
Example activity
Air dry clay/play-dough sculpture
Prompts: "Sometimes feelings can feel big, heavy, spiky, squishy or messy. What do your feelings feel like?"

Skill outcome: Identifying emotions and understanding that feelings can feel different in our bodies

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Week 2
My Energy Level
Example activity
Expressive Painting
Prompts: "What movements match different feelings?"

Skill outcome: How emotions affect movement and physical sensations

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Week 3
Pieces of Me
Example activity
Magazine collage/mixed media
Prompts: “"There are lots of important pieces that make us who we are"

Skill outcome: Identity, self-esteem and strength

Want to see what happens across all 8 weeks?

Download the full program overview to explore each week's theme, activities, learning focus and discover how Big Feelings Club supports children to build confidence, emotional regulation, friendships and resilience over the course of the program.

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How much does it cost?

Join for one session or the full 8-week program. Every session is a small, supportive group where children explore big feelings through play, art and creative activities.

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$49

Perfect for trying the group before committing, or for families who can't make it every week. Your child can join any week that suits you.

Join a single session
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$352.80

Your child builds skills week by week, with the same group and facilitator each time. This is where we see the most growth in confidence and emotional regulation

Enrol full term

Sessions must be paid before they start, or claimed through your NDIS plan if you're self-managed or plan-managed.
for Not sure if your plan covers it? Contact us, and we'll help you check.

Can't Join All 8 Weeks? That's Okay 💛

We know life happens! Families are welcome to join individual sessions if they can't commit to the full 8 week program. Your child can start whenever works best for your family.

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Flexible Attendance. Drop in for one session, a few weeks, or the complete program - whatever suits your family's schedule and needs.
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Consistency Builds Confidence. While flexibility is available, children often benefit most from repeated experiences. Consistency helps build emotional safety and comfort with peers.
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Relationship & Routine. Familiar routines and ongoing relationships with facilitators help children feel more secure and engaged in activities and group interactions.
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Skill Development Over Time. Emotional regulation, communication and social skills develop gradually through repeated practice. Ongoing attendance allows us to better support each child's growth.

Whether your child joins for one session or the full program, we'd love to welcome them into Big Feelings Club. Choose what works best for your family, and we'll support your child's emotional growth every step of the way.

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Have questions?
QUESTIONS?

Common Questions

Is this program NDIS funded?

Big Feelings Club may be accessible through NDIS funding depending on your child's plan. Please contact us to discuss your situation.

Does my child need a diagnosis to participate?

No referral or diagnosis is required. Big Feelings Club is open to any child aged 5–8 who would benefit from support with emotional regulation and social skills.

What if my child is shy or anxious about joining a group?

Many children who join are shy or anxious about group settings. Our therapist creates a warm, gentle environment where children can settle in at their own pace.