Cool Kids Anxiety Program
Our Cool Kids groups help anxious children learn to deal with worry and stress.
Nurturing young minds to manage life’s worries.
Children dealing with anxiety often find themselves overwhelmed with worry or stress – even in familiar situations. They may also suffer from panic attacks, low self-esteem, or confidence issues that prevent them from enjoying their everyday lives.
If you’re caring for a child who has anxiety-related issues, early intervention with Kids First can prevent their anxiety from worsening, helping them lead a happier, less stressful life.
Our Cool Kids groups provide an evidence-based 10-week program for kids in Years 3 through 6 that offers proven anxiety-prevention and resilience support strategies to children and their families.
At our Cool Kids groups, your child will be given tools to:
Manage Stress
Overcome Fears
Control Panic
Deal with Change
Build Confidence
Navigate Friendships
Is Cool Kids right for your child?
Every anxious child has different needs. That’s why we take you through our 4-step process to help
you decide what support your child needs to manage their anxiety.
Consult
If you’re interested in COOL KIDS for your child, you’ll first attend a consultation with one of our Child and Family Clinicians to ensure COOL KIDS is the right clinical option for your child.
Listen
You’ll be given a chance to share your child’s struggles in a confidential setting to show us the ‘big picture’ of how your child is getting on at home and in school.
Learn
We’ll learn more about how anxiety is affecting your child and the impact it’s having on their happiness, friendships, learning, and participation in fun activities.
Recommend
Our psychologists will help you make an informed decision for your child, whether that’s COOL KIDS or an alternative treatment we recommend.
Cool Kids Program Timetable
Our Cool Kids Anxiety Program groups take place in a kid-friendly environment at the Kids First centre based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We offer groups for children in Years 3 to 6 which run for 10 weeks every term. Since there’s a capacity of 6 children in each group, we strongly advise booking early.
Timetable for Term 3 2025
Eligibility for Medicare and NDIS
Our Cool Kids groups are led by our psychologists who have extensive backgrounds in children’s health, development, and education.
Children with a NDIS plan may use their NDIS funding for this program; however, please note that our Cool Kids program does not cater specifically to children with disabilities. Our SOCIAL SKILLS group for kids with unique needs may be a more appropriate clinical option for your child.
Find out more about Kids First’s Social Skills Groups for children aged 5 to 12 here.
