Imagine, Build, Belong is designed for children and teenagers aged 4–18 years, across a wide range of abilities.
It is especially supportive for children working on independence, confidence, flexible thinking, teamwork and social skills.
We welcome children with diverse developmental profiles, including those with intellectual, physical, sensory, communication, learning or attention differences.
If you’re unsure whether this program is the right fit for your child, please get in touch — we are always happy to chat.

This program will be facilitated by qualified Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants under Occupational Therapy clinical supervision.

Our Senior Occupational Therapist, Danielle McFarlane, is a Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy and has designed this program to combine this evidence informed play-based practice with real-world Occupational Therapy intervention.

No — this program is open to all Northern Beaches families and surrounding suburbs.

All new families will need to participate in a short Pre-Program Goal Review (Telehealth) to ensure we understand your child's goals, strengths and support needs.
Existing families may also elect to complete a Pre-Program Goal Review for their child.

Yes. If your child would benefit from additional support, we can allocate a Support Worker from Enhanced Life Support Services to attend alongside them.
Families are also welcome to bring their own Support Worker if preferred.

Our groups are intentionally small — typically 9 participants with 3 staff (1:3 ratio).
We may also form smaller subgroups during the program based on age, confidence, interests or support needs, ensuring every child gets the most out of their experience.

No. Children do not require a diagnosis to participate. The program is suitable for children with a range of strengths, interests and support needs. Our team will discuss your child's goals and support requirements prior to the program to ensure the group is a good fit.

Absolutely. We understand that joining a new group can feel overwhelming. Our therapists provide individualised support, scaffolding and regulation strategies to help participants feel safe, comfortable and successful. Children are never forced to participate and are supported at their own pace.

Yes. While this is a group-based program, our small group ratio enables therapists provide individualised support, coaching and therapeutic scaffolding throughout the intensive to ensure each participant can engage meaningfully.

Absolutely. Many children feel more confident attending with a sibling, cousin or friend, and we are more than happy to support this.

For many participants, this program may be claimed through NDIS Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living funding where appropriate. We recommend discussing this with your Plan Manager, Support Coordinator or NDIS representative if you are unsure.

Yes. Organic, child-friendly snacks are provided during regulation and social snack breaks. Please let us know about any allergies, dietary requirements or food preferences during registration.

Participants should bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes, and be ready to have fun.

All LEGO®, materials, resources, activities and snacks are provided.

Imagine, Build, Belong is more than a LEGO® club. It is an Occupational Therapy intensive designed and delivered by our Occupational Therapy team in line with LEGO® Based Therapy principles to build confidence, connection and real-life skills through creativity, collaboration and play within a safe, inclusive and neuroaffirming environment.

Imagine, Build, Belong is a structured 2-day Occupational Therapy group program designed and delivered by our Occupational Therapy team to support children to develop executive functioning, emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving and social participation skills through creativity, collaboration and play.

Below are a list of items included in the cost of the Imagine, Build, Belong Group Program:
- 4 hours of Occupational Therapy-led group intervention delivered within a 1:3 therapist-to-participant ratio
- Individual participant goal planning and therapeutic preparation
- Occupational Therapy program planning and activity development
- Individualised therapeutic scaffolding and participation support throughout the program
- Participant-specific clinical documentation and session notes
- Parent communication and therapist feedback throughout the program
- Individual post-program participation summary report
- All LEGO® resources, therapeutic materials and program equipment
- Organic child-friendly snacks during scheduled breaks
- Clinical oversight, risk management and program coordination

No. LEGO®, SERIOUS PLAY®, Imaginopedia™, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. Enhanced Life Occupational Therapy is not sponsored, authorised, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.

Our Senior Occupational Therapist, Danielle McFarlane, is a Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy and has designed this program to combine this evidence informed play-based practice with real-world Occupational Therapy intervention.