Getting started with Social Minds
Submit an Enquiry
Complete our enquiry form or contact our team.
Book Your Intake Assessment
Once you submit your enquiry, one of our team members will be in touch. We will arrange for you to meet with one of our qualified therapists who will:
- learn about your goals
- understand your strengths
- discuss any concerns
- review reports (if applicable)
- answer your questions
- recommend the most suitable service
Personalised Recommendation
We’ll recommend the most appropriate:
- therapy
- social group
- Secret Agent Society
- PEERS®
- community program
- or another suitable option.
Commence Services
We’ll organise your schedule and complete onboarding.
Our Onboarding Process
At Social Minds Therapy, we believe that meaningful progress begins with understanding the individual. That’s why every new participant completes our comprehensive onboarding process before commencing therapy or group programs.
Our onboarding process is designed to help us gain a thorough understanding of your strengths, goals, interests, support needs and any challenges you may be experiencing. This allows our experienced team to make informed recommendations and ensure you’re matched with the most appropriate therapist, program or social group for your individual needs.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we take the time to get to know each participant so we can create the best possible foundation for successful outcomes.
What’s Included?
Initial Intake Assessment
Meet with one of our qualified therapists to discuss your goals, current challenges, strengths, interests, previous supports and what you hope to achieve through Social Minds Therapy.
Background Information
We’ll collect important information, including relevant reports, diagnoses (where applicable), support requirements, funding information and any additional details that will help us provide personalised recommendations.
Clinical Review
Our team carefully reviews all information gathered during the intake process to determine the most suitable supports and identify which therapist, program or social group will best meet your needs.
Personalised Recommendations
Based on our assessment, we’ll recommend the services we believe will provide the greatest benefit. This may include individual therapy, social groups, Secret Agent Society®, PEERS®, community programs or a combination of supports.
Service Matching & Commencement
Once you’re happy to proceed, we’ll complete your onboarding, allocate you to the most appropriate therapist or group, confirm your schedule and prepare everything needed for a smooth and successful start.
Cost: In accordance with NDIS Guidelines, our Intake Assessments include a 60 minute face to face consult + a Summary report $390.40 and NDIS funding can be used.
Why Do We Have an Onboarding Process?
Our goal isn’t simply to enrol participants into a program—it’s to ensure they’re receiving the right support from the very beginning.
Our onboarding process helps us to:
- Develop a thorough understanding of each participant and their individual needs.
- Recommend the most appropriate services based on evidence and clinical judgement.
- Carefully match participants with therapists and social groups that best suit their goals, age, interests and support requirements.
- Create personalised therapy pathways rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Provide the best possible experience and outcomes from day one.
At Social Minds Therapy, we believe that taking the time to understand each individual before therapy begins is one of the most important steps in building confidence, meaningful relationships and long-term success.
Request your consult today!
Whether you're enquiring for yourself, your child, or someone you support, browse our programs and select the option that you feel best suits your current needs.
Some of our programs are below, but we have many more to explore!
Social Explorers
Ages 4 - 7
The Social Explorers Curriculum is designed to help young learners develop the skills they need to be flexible social thinkers and social problem solvers. The program is explicitly taught through describing and demonstrating concrete concepts through structured play.
Zones Of Regulation
Ages 4 - 12
This program is designed for students who struggle with self-regulation. The curriculum is geared towards helping students gain skills in consciously regulating their actions, which in turn leads to increased control and problem solving abilities.
Secret Agent Society®
Ages 8 - 12
Secret Agent Society is a breakthrough social skills approach for ASD children aged 8-12. Your child will learn new skills to help support them through life’s different social & emotional challenges. This course takes a fun, in-depth approach and it works! It was created by Clinical Psychologist Dr Renae Beaumont and it’s used world-wide.
PEERS®
Ages 13 - 17 | Ages 18 - 30
The PEERS® program is an internationally acclaimed, evidence-based social skills group program for adolescents and young adults with social challenges. The program assists motivated teens and young adults with social challenges who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends allowing the formation of more positive relationships.
Social Minds Club
Social Minds Club has been designed to help Kids & Teens with Social Challenges foster confidence and learn skills to assist them with navigating their social world. This program is for all kids and adolescents and is our NON-NDIS Program. SMC is adapted to fit the needs of those in the group and is a free-flowing friendship-building group that runs both in the centre and out in the community.
PEERS for Kids
Developed by UCLA, The PEERS® Program for Pre-Schoolers (Kids 4-6) is an internationally recognised, evidence-based social skills program designed specifically for children aged 4–6 years (Pre-school to Kindy/Year 1 and grouped accordingly). This engaging program supports young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is also beneficial for children experiencing ADHD, anxiety or general social challenges.
Support Worker Service
Supporting clients in the community
At Social Minds Therapy, our Support Workers Service is designed to cater to the unique needs of individuals ranging from 3.5 to 65 years old. We take pride in offering personalised support that focuses on enhancing social connections and overall well-being.