Affirming Care Services Pty Ltd

28/08/2026

Places in our spring school holiday program are filling up fast! Contact us to book a spot!

[email protected]

06/08/2026

Our Dungeons & Dragons groups use shared adventure, storytelling and problem-solving to support communication, emotional regulation, confidence and connection.

For many neurodivergent young people, interest-based groups make social participation feel more natural and meaningful. The game gives everyone a shared purpose, while creating real opportunities to negotiate, collaborate, manage unexpected changes and feel valued within a group.

Read the full article to discover why D&D can be such a powerful vehicle for social and emotional capacity building.

For many neurodivergent children and young people, traditional social skills groups can feel like hard work. They may involve unfamiliar people, direct questions, worksheets, roleplay exercises or conversations about situations that feel abstract and disconnected from real life. Even when the con

06/08/2026

Building connection, one brick at a time 🧱✨

Our LEGO groups use ACS’s own Social and Emotional Learning program to help neurodivergent children develop communication, confidence, emotional awareness, flexibility and collaborative problem-solving through shared play.

With something enjoyable and familiar to focus on, connection can grow naturally, without the pressure of traditional social skills activities.

Read the full article on our website to discover why LEGO is such a powerful vehicle for meaningful social and emotional learning.

https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/news/building-connection-using-lego-for-social-and-emotional-learning

06/08/2026

When schools feel they’ve tried everything, sometimes the answer is looking at the situation through a different lens.

ACS provides neuroaffirming school consultation, professional learning and practical support around neurodiversity, school can’t, PDA and complex demand avoidance.

We work alongside teachers and education support staff to understand what may be happening beneath a student’s behaviour and develop realistic strategies that support safety, regulation and engagement.

Read the full article on our website to learn more about our work with schools and how we can support your team.

https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/news/when-schools-feel-they-have-tried-everything-neuroaffirming-consultation-that-creates-a-way-forward

06/08/2026

Ready to roll for connection? 🐉🎲

Dragons of the Spectrum uses Dungeons & Dragons to help neurodivergent children build confidence, communication, emotional regulation and collaborative problem-solving through shared adventure.

It’s more than simply playing a game. DOTS is a structured, interest-based program where children can practise meaningful social and emotional skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Read the full article on our website to learn how DOTS works and how it may align with your child’s NDIS goals.

https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/news/why-we-offer-dragons-of-the-spectrum-a-structured-ndis-friendly-social-learning-program

06/08/2026

Is your child ready to become a social detective? 🕵️

Secret Agent Society (SAS) turns social and emotional learning into an engaging mission, helping children build skills in recognising emotions, managing big feelings, navigating friendships and solving everyday social challenges.

It’s structured, evidence-based and designed to make learning feel meaningful and fun.

Read the full article on our website to learn how SAS supports children to build confidence and practical skills they can use in everyday life.

https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/news/why-we-chose-secret-agent-society-an-evidence-based-ndis-friendly-program

06/08/2026

Our September school holiday program is already filling quickly, so get in touch now if your child would like to join us!

Our program is neuroaffirming, supportive and designed with neurodivergent children and young people in mind. NDIS funding may be used where appropriate.

Yarraville HQ | 21–24 September & 28 September–1 October

Mornings, 9am–2pm | LEGO®, Minecraft, park play, arts and crafts, and plenty of space to create, connect and have fun.

Afternoons, 2:30–4:30pm | Dungeons & Dragons adventures designed to build connection, confidence and social and emotional capacity through shared interests.

Places fill ridiculously fast! So, call us to express your interest or arrange a walk-through of our Yarraville space before enrolling.

https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/contact

06/08/2026

Affirming Care Services is offering an eight-week High School Step Up program for Year 6 children who will be attending:

Footscray High School

St Aloysius College

Mount Alexander College

Port Melbourne Secondary College

The program begins on Thursday 8 October 2026, with each weekly session running for 70 minutes. Sessions will be supported by one therapist and one therapist assistant.

Contact us for bookings.

https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/news/stepping-up-with-confidence-supporting-neurodivergent-children-to-transition-to-high-school

31/07/2026

Friendship can become much more complicated during the tween years, particularly for neurodivergent girls navigating unspoken social rules, misunderstandings and the pressure to fit in.

Our latest article explores why genuine connection and belonging matter, and how shared creative experiences can give friendships space to develop naturally.

This thinking is at the heart of our new Yarraville group:
Girl’s Space: Create and Connect, beginning Thursday 6 August from 4.00 pm to 5.15 pm. Please get in touch if your young person may benefit from joining the group. [email protected]

Read the article: https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/news/finding-her-people-friendship-and-belonging-for-neurodivergent-tween-girls

23/07/2026

Upcoming Term 3 Groups at Yarraville HQ. Contact [email protected] to book!

Visit affirmingcare.com.au/groups for more info.