Join Play Panda
Play Panda
Social Club
Where Neurodivergent Children can feel safe ​
and supported to build the connections they deserve.​​​
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At Play Panda Social Club, we understand how overwhelming relationship building with peers can feel for neurodivergent children - that's why we want to make that experience safe and fun, so no child feels socially isolated.​
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Sessions are designed to be Child-led where each child has their say in what they do and who they do it with.
The sessions are low-demand with individualised accomodations included to ensure your child feels safe enough to engage in social interactions and develop positive relationships with peers. And if they don't have capacity that day, thats completely fine too, just because we can't do something today, even if we want to, it doesn't mean we can't do it tomorrow.
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Location: 'The Hub' - 85 Old Perth Road, Bassendean
We have two sessions every Sunday, with ages ranging from 6-12.
More group sessions starting over the summer school holidays.​
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Group 1 (2 hours) 9:45-11:45am​​​
Activities: Collaborative group Play such as building with magnets or train tracks,
arts & crafts, group Nintendo switch gaming, free play and much more.
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Group 2 (3 hours) 12:00-3:00pm
This group has a mutual preference to gaming, such as Minecraft, Mario, other cooperative Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 games. We take screen breaks regularly to stay comfortable without missing out on the fun.
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To discuss enrolling your child at play Panda, contact Dominic Collier on
0409 699 495 or email PlayPandaSocialClub@gmail.com
Location:
85 Old Perth Road, Bassendean
Directly above 8Napkins, Bassendean.
This Area is quiet during Sunday and the venue is secure under key access.
Supporting staff:
Bahjo Hussien -
Occupational Therapist
Kevin Curkowski -
Teacher (physical Ed.)
Steven Noble -
SNEA Lvl 3.3
Meet our Team
Dominic Collier -
Program manager & Lead Facilitator
Dominic is a qualified Teacher, currently working in an SLP – Autism program with students from Years 1 to 3. He began his journey as an SLP & Ed Support educator five years ago at a High school SLP-Autism Program and has since supported neurodivergent students in both primary and secondary settings.​
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Testimonies
Maggie Dent:
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Australian parenting author
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Host of ABC’s 'Parental As Anything podcast' & ACAST 'Good Enough Dad' podcast.
(Dominic) "is an exceptional teacher and I am so happy for *named Child* and you as a concerned mamma."
Context: Public statement regarding Dominic's Teaching role in Co-regulation strategies with an ASD & PDA student.
​​​Debra MacDonald -
SLP - Autism Program Coordinator
​​“As the SLP-Program Coordinator at Ocean Reef Senior, I worked with Dominic during his time as an educator in our program. He had a strong understanding of how to connect with our students with ASD and consistently showed a genuine passion for supporting their well-being and peer relationships."