Unlocking Potential Through Group Activities at Diverse Pathways

At Diverse Pathways, we believe that every neurodiverse person deserves the chance to learn, connect, and thrive on their own terms and in their own time. That’s why our Group Therapy Programs are designed to provide structured, supportive, and deeply empowering experiences for children, teens, and adults alike.

Empowering neurodiverse kids and teens through inclusive group therapy at Diverse Pathways.

From hands-on farm experiences to fantasy adventures and digital design, our programs offer an incredible variety of pathways for personal growth, life skill development, and social connection.

Skills for Today. Confidence for Tomorrow. Support for the Journey - Diverse Pathways’ Group Therapy programs provide neurodiverse individuals with inclusive and empowering support in a custom-designed rural support hub.

Why Group Therapy?

Our group activities are more than just fun—they’re purpose-built to help participants develop key skills like:

• Communication and teamwork

• Decision-making and problem-solving

• Confidence and self-awareness

• Emotional regulation and resilience

With the guidance of experienced facilitators, participants grow at their own pace in a safe and inclusive environment, surrounded by like-minded peers.

Programs run each school term and are open to people aged 5 years to adulthood.

Popular Group Programs

Dungeons & Dragons

Ages: 13–17 years (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) - Fortnightly Saturdays

Ages: 18+ years (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM) - Fortnightly Saturdays

Cost: $446.50 per person

Location: Diverse Pathways, Mardi

Join our fantasy-themed group and explore imaginary worlds through roleplay, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Guided by a skilled Dungeon Master, participants develop communication skills, empathy, leadership, and cognitive flexibility—all while having a great time.

Youth Chill

Ages: 12+

Fridays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cost: $746.40 per person

Location: Diverse Pathways, Mardi

A relaxed, teen-friendly space designed to mimic a casual hangout. Youth Chill offers a supportive social environment where teens can build friendships, explore identity, and engage in guided conversations that promote self-awareness, coping skills, and emotional resilience.

Painting up a Storm

Ages: 18+

Mondays, 10:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Cost: $746.40 per person

Location: NeuroNexus, 7/188 The Entrance Road, Erina

This unique painting program combines art with self-expression and mental wellbeing. It fosters self-confidence, concentration, emotional regulation, and stress relief through creativity, making it perfect for both beginner and advanced artists.

Paint ’n’ Parent

Ages: 18+ (Parents only)

Term-based, contact us for next start date

Cost: $746.40 per person

Location: NeuroNexus, 7/188 The Entrance Road, Erina

An innovative parenting support group that blends creative expression and personal reflection. This program encourages parents to explore their parenting journey through painting, while developing new communication strategies, emotional insights, and community connections with other parents.

Even More Programs to Explore

Diverse Pathways offers a wide variety of engaging programs, such as:

Creative & STEM - Frame by Frame, Video Game Design, LEGOBots, Little LEGO Lovers

Art & Expression - Brush it Off, Young at Art, Drawn to Art

Cooking & Life Skills - Farm 2 Plate, Sweet Treats, Foodies 101

Nature & Animals - Reptile Mania, Farm Hands, Farm, Cook, Create & Play

Social & Recreation - Sports Stars, Pre-Teen Girls/Boys Social, Pokemon, Minecraft, and more.

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Enrol Now for the Next Term

Whether you're looking for meaningful social connection, therapeutic support, creative expression, or just a place to belong, there’s a group program at Diverse Pathways for you.

Call us or visit diversepathways.com.au to find the right fit for you or your child.

Diverse Pathways – Skills for Today. Confidence for Tomorrow. Support for the Journey