Brick Club | LEGO®-Based Therapy for Children in Mansfield
Brick Club—Building Skills, One Brick at a Time!
Weekly sessions during school term. For NDIS participants ages 5-12 years.
Building Social and Communication Skills Through LEGO® Play
It's not about the bricks...it's about the outomes.
Brick Club is a structured LEGO®-based therapy program led by Prue Longstaff, an ACA-registered counsellor and certified LEGO®-based therapy facilitator. Through shared building challenges, children work towards individual goals that address their disability-related needs and, where applicable, align with their NDIS funding and plan goals. Depending on their goals, children might practise asking for help, sharing ideas or adapting when plans change, with the aim of participating more confidently in everyday activities at school, at home or in the community.
Who Is Brick Club for?
Brick Club is designed for children with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences aged 5–12 years. It may be particularly suitable for children who:
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Find making or maintaining friendships challenging.
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Experience difficulties communicating or collaborating with peers.
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Become frustrated when plans change or things don't go their way.
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Would like to develop confidence in small-group social situations.
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Enjoy LEGO® and hands-on learning.
Our approach is person-centred and neurodiversity-affirming. We recognise that children communicate, connect and participate in different ways, and tailor our support to each child’s strengths, preferences, support needs and individual goals.
More Than Just LEGO® – Skills for Everyday Life
Through shared LEGO® builds, children practise skills that support meaningful everyday outcomes, such as asking for help at school, solving problems together at home or joining in a game with friend.
Brick Club creates opportunities for children to:
Develop social skills
Increase independence
Build confidence
Improve communication
Support emotional regulation
Acheive individual goals
How LEGO® Brick Club Works:
Brick Club is a structured LEGO®-based therapy program with three children per group. Children rotate and take turns in each roles every session, allowing everyone to practise different communication, cooperation and problem-solving skills. Children take turns in roles such as:
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The Engineer – Explains the instructions and helps guide the building process.
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The Supplier – Finds and provides the bricks needed for the project.
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The Builder – Uses the instructions and supplied bricks to assemble the creation.
What about 1-on-1 LEGO Therapy?
A 1-on-1 setting (sometimes called the "Helper" level) is often used as a stepping stone for children who need to learn the core rules, roles, and communication skills before joining a multi-child group.
NDIS Funding & Fees
Payment Options
Families can pay privately or use eligible funding from a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plan. Before enrolling, families are responsible for confirming that Brick Club is an eligible support under their child’s NDIS plan and that sufficient funds are available. If your child’s plan is plan-managed, speak with your plan manager about the applicable support item and available budget.
Suitability and Individual Goals
For Brick Club to be claimed as a therapy support under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living, it must meet the relevant NDIS requirements for your child. This includes addressing disability-related needs and targeting meaningful outcomes, such as asking for help, communicating ideas or taking part in group activities. Before your child joins, Prue will discuss their needs and goals with you to help determine whether the small-group format is suitable.
Group Fees and Additional Charges
NDIS face-to-face group session fee: $52 per child. In line with applicable NDIS group pricing rules, the $156 therapist fee for a one-hour session is divided equally among the three children.
Reports and work outside the session: Each NDIS participant receives an individual progress report after every Brick Club session. Report preparation and any other work outside the session that directly relates to your child’s support are billed separately from the group session fee, based on the actual time spent at the agreed hourly rate (pro rata). These charges apply where the relevant NDIS support item allows them and you’ve agreed to them in advance.
Register Your Interest
Register your interest in Brick Club to find out how your child can build social skills and confidence through shared LEGO® challenges.
Please note, registering your interest does not guarantee a place.
