After School Programs
Get the Support Your Teen Needs After School. Personalised support that fits your family's routine.
Whether you're after one afternoon a week or a fuller weekly program, our compassionate team is here to support your family.
What Our After School Programs Include
Our programs are flexible and tailored to suit each young person's goals and preferences.
Homework & Study Support
A quiet, supported space to get schoolwork done. We help with:
- Homework routines and structure
- Reading and study support
- Organisation and time management
- Building good study habits
- A calm space to focus
Social Skills & Friendships
Friendships built after school can last a lifetime. Tenax Supports helps with:
- Making new friends
- Group conversation and teamwork
- Navigating social situations
- Building confidence with peers
- Positive group dynamics
Creative & Recreational Activities
Balancing study with fun keeps the afternoon engaging. We offer:
- Arts, crafts and creative projects
- Games and group activities
- Music and movement
- Sports and active play
- Free time to relax and recharge
Life Skills for Teens
Building independence skills sets teens up for the future. Our team supports:
- Everyday problem-solving
- Communication and self-advocacy
- Building routine and responsibility
- Confidence in group settings
- Preparing for greater independence
Safe, Supervised Environment
Every session is run by our supportive team in a safe, supervised setting, including transport to and from the program when funded in your NDIS plan.
After School Programs Frequently Asked Questions
After School Programs (also known as after care) are NDIS-funded, supervised group programs for children and teenagers that run after school hours. They help build social skills, confidence and friendships in a safe, structured environment.
NDIS participants with funding for Core Supports or Capacity Building - Social and Community Participation may be able to access After School Programs. Tenax Supports can review your plan and help explain what applies to you.
After School Programs include a mix of supported activities, including:
- Homework and study support
- Social skills and friendship building
- Creative and recreational activities
- Life skills practice for teens
- A safe, supervised environment
Program days and times vary and are matched to your child's school schedule and availability. Contact our team to discuss current options.
Our after school sessions run at two locations in Melbourne's west — Werribee and Hoppers Crossing — supporting NDIS participants across the Wyndham area. Both locations are minutes from our head office at 935 Tarneit Rd, Tarneit, and transport to and from sessions can be arranged where it is funded in your NDIS plan. In Werribee, sessions are based at Werribee VIC 3030 — Our Werribee sessions sit close to Werribee Station, the Watton Street shops and the Wyndham Cultural Centre, so groups can practise real community access on foot. Convenient for participants in Werribee, Werribee South, Wyndham Vale and Point Cook. In Hoppers Crossing, sessions are based at Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029 — Our Hoppers Crossing sessions run near Hoppers Crossing Station and the Pacific Werribee shopping precinct, with plenty of parking and easy drop-off. Convenient for participants in Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Truganina, Williams Landing and Laverton. Not sure which location suits you? Contact our team or make a referral. Participants living in our Tarneit SIL home and other Victorian homes can also join either location.
Start Your After School Program Today
If you'd like a safe, supported after-school environment for your teen, our friendly team is here to help.
Your family. Your pace. Your after-school support - delivered with care.