Explorers
For young people growing their comfort zone…
Our Explorers program will encourage your child to participate in a range of activities that grow their comfort zones (socially, mentally and/or physically) and celebrate personal success!
Each activity is chosen with input from past Explorers and guided by our clinical team, creating meaningful opportunities to try new skills, strengthen self-agency, and build self-esteem while enjoying positive social connections and shared achievements.
Our upcoming group in October 2026 has been designed as a series of different activities spread across the school holidays - how many events you attend is up to you!
You may opt to attend 1 event to give your child an opportunity to explore a new skill or you may wish to sign up for all the events for added intensity!
Masterchef Challenge - Thursday 1st October 2026
Explorers will work together to plan a light meal, shop for ingredients at a local supermarket, follow simple recipes before sitting down together to enjoy their creations. Our MasterChef program aims to foster curiosity around different foods while supporting the development of planning, shopping, and foundational cooking skills. Through collaborative, hands-on experiences, Explorers are encouraged to work together toward a meaningful (and delicious!) shared goal.
Group members will be encouraged to explore and interact with new foods, however will not be 'forced' to eat foods they are not comfortable with.
Time: 11:30am-3:30pm
Location: Early Links Clinic 18 President Avenue CARINGBAH
Program Cost: $283.50 + $10 cash to contribute to our food budget
Games Day - Wednesday 7th October 2026
Our highly popular Games Day offers opportunities for social collaboration, as well as friendly competition, in a range of board/card games, as well as more physical games in our clinic.
Bring your favourite game to challenge a friend (or a grown up), get creative and ‘invent-your-own’ game to share or just come along and join in the fun!
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Early Links Clinic 18 President Ave Caringbah
Program Cost: $220.50
Full-Day Adventure - Friday 9th October 2026
Our Explorers will be heading to Wollongong to visit the UOW Science Space, discovering new destinations and navigating different transport networks on the way there, before exploring over 100 interactive exhibits.
This group aims to foster independence, social connections, and confidence in the community while building practical skills for everyday life; including, using public transport, following directions, budgeting for a day out, planning and exploring new places.
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: Drop off and Pick Up at Sutherland Train Station
Program Cost: $472.50 + Additional costs to cover public transport and museum entry. Please bring an Opal Card that has been topped up with at least $15
To confirm your child’s place at any of our Explorers events, please complete the sign up form below by Friday 18th September, 2026. Places are strictly limited to ensure each child receives adequate support to maximise their individual success within group activities. If capacity is reached, bookings will be closed and you will be notified by email to choose an alternative activity.