What is the Group Programs?
Our Group Programs gives participants the chance to connect with peers, explore their interests and practise important social, emotional and life skills in a structured, neuroaffirming environment.
Each group is designed around engaging activities such as cooking, art, animals, LEGO, gaming, sport, science and much more! While participants are having fun, they are also building their communication, confidence, teamwork, independence and emotional resilience.
How the Group Programs helps
Build Social Confidence
Practice communication, turn-taking, teamwork and friendship skills in a supportive group setting.
Support Emotional Regulation
Develop coping strategies, self-awareness and confidence through structured, engaging activities.
Encourage Independence
Build everyday skills such as planning, problem-solving, decision-making and responsibility.
Create Meaningful Connection
Meet like-minded peers, reduce isolation and feel part of a safe, understanding community.
Find the right group
Choose the age and stage that best fits the participant.
Little Steps
Early Intervention (Ages 4–8 years)
Helping young children take their first steps in understanding emotions, building trust, and feeling safe in the world.
Growing Minds
Primary School (Ages 6–11 years)
A supportive space where children learn to manage feelings, develop self-awareness, and build healthy relationships.
Building Connections
High School (Ages 12–17 years)
Guiding teens through identity, peer dynamics, and mental health with honesty, support, and real conversation.
Shared Journeys
Adults (18+ years)
A space for adults to reflect, grow, and heal alongside others who understand that life is still unfolding.
Examples of groups
Activities change each term, but often include:
Creative Groups
Art, craft, painting, photography, animation.
Outdoor & Active
Farm-based activities, animals, sport, movement and sensory play.
Food & Life Skills
Baking, cooking, Farm 2 Plate, food preparation.
Social Connection
Pre-teen socials, Youth Chill, Dungeons & Dragons, adult social groups.
Technology
Video game design, 3D animation.
Gaming
Minecraft, Pokémon, Roblox, Healthy gaming.
What makes Diverse Pathways different?
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Neuroaffirming and supportive
Participants are understood, supported and encouraged to grow at their own pace.
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Interest-based learning
Groups are built around activities participants already enjoy, making skill-building more natural and engaging.
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Structured but flexible
Sessions provide predictability and support while allowing space for individual strengths and needs.
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Pathways into larger groups
For participants who may feel overwhelmed, individual or small group sessions can help them build confidence before joining larger groups.
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Beautiful Mardi location
Our groups run at 110 McPherson Road, Mardi NSW 2259, a calm, welcoming environment for participants and families.
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How to get started with Groups
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View the current term program
See available groups, age ranges, days and times.
Tell us about the participant’s age, interests, goals and support needs.
Contact us
We help match the participant with a suitable group or suggest an individual/small group pathway first.
Find the right fit
“Our son has finally found a place where he feels heard and understood. The interest-based groups have transformed his social confidence.”
DP - Parent
What families are saying
Families choose Diverse Pathways because our programs feel safe, welcoming and genuinely engaging for neurodivergent participants.
"My son he was enticed to join the gaming group but it has cleverly morphed into a social group with a focus on all types of games, which has helped him immensely."
DP - Parent
"DP is great, the session my son goes to is run by people who have not let it the group get stale - new things / activities happen almost every week."
DP - Mum