Combined Parent-Child (CPC) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Program for Children (aged 7-10) with ADHD Online Facilitated by SafeZone and ADHD Foundation

Empowering Families, Transforming Lives The OnTrac Combined Parent-Child (CPC) Program is a specialised group-based intervention designed to support children aged 7–10 years with ADHD and their families. ADHD presents unique challenges for children and their caregivers, often impacting relationships, routines, and overall family dynamics.

The OnTrac program addresses these challenges by equipping families with evidence-based strategies to promote harmony, enhance resilience, and improve overall wellbeing.

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Program Objectives

OnTrac offer unparalleled benefits for families navigating ADHD:

  • Shared Learning: Parents and children learn alongside others facing similar challenges, fostering a sense of community and reducing feelings of isolation.
  • Peer Support: Group settings provide opportunities to share experiences, exchange strategies, and celebrate successes in a supportive environment.
  • Parent involvement is central to the success of this program. Parents are a child’s first and most influential teachers. By attending sessions with their child, caregivers gain essential tools to manage ADHD effectively while nurturing a stronger bond.

Program Overview

The OnTrac program, developed by SafeZone Counselling in collaboration with the ADHD Foundation, is specifically designed to empower Children (aged 7-10) with ADHD. It focuses on building their knowledge, resilience, and practical skills to manage their condition effectively.

Program Logistics
  • Children aged 7–10 years with ADHD. Participation of one parent or primary caregiver for all sessions.
  • Facilitator: A registered psychologist, program developer and author of a series of workbooks for ADHD; What Lies Beneath Matters.
  • Delivery Format: Online via video conferencing.
  • Schedule: Tuesdays, 4:00–5:30 PM (six consecutive weeks during school terms)
  • Medicare Rebate Information: This program is offered under Medicare’s Better Access Initiative (Group Therapy, item 80123).

Referral Requirements:

  • A referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist, OR
  • A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from a GP

At the conclusion of the program, detailed feedback will be provided to the referring professional.

Empowering Families, Transforming Lives = Parent Involvement

Parent involvement is central to the success of this program. Parents are a child’s first and most influential teachers. By attending sessions with their child, caregivers gain essential tools to manage ADHD effectively while nurturing a stronger bond.

The OnTrac Combined Parent-Child (CPC) Program is a specialised group-based intervention designed to support children aged 7–10 years with ADHD and their families. ADHD presents unique challenges for children and their caregivers, often impacting relationships, routines, and overall family dynamics. The OnTrac program addresses these challenges by equipping families with evidence-based strategies to promote harmony, enhance resilience, and improve overall wellbeing.

Program Highlights – Program Benefits for Families
  • Improved Parent-Child Relationships: Learn practical techniques to strengthen emotional bonds and reduce conflict.
  • Positive Behavioural Change: Gain strategies to address and manage problem behaviours effectively.
  • Reduced Parental Stress: Build confidence in parenting skills and reduce reliance on punitive discipline.
  • Enhanced Child Wellbeing: Foster resilience, self-regulation, and a sense of accomplishment in children.
OnTrac Combined Parent-Child (CPC) Program
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects every aspect of a child’s life, including school performance, peer relationships, and family dynamics. Without intervention, ADHD symptoms can place significant strain on families, leading to:

  • Increased parent-child conflict
  • Higher levels of stress for parents and caregivers
  • Struggles with daily routines and transitions

When families work together to understand and manage ADHD, they can create a more harmonious home environment and empower their children to thrive. The OnTrac program provides families with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate these challenges effectively.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects every aspect of a child’s life, including school performance, peer relationships, and family dynamics. Without intervention, ADHD symptoms can place significant strain on families, leading to:

  • Increased parent-child conflict
  • Higher levels of stress for parents and caregivers
  • Struggles with daily routines and transitions

When families work together to understand and manage ADHD, they can create a more harmonious home environment and empower their children to thrive. The OnTrac program provides families with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate these challenges effectively.

Registrations Open for Term 1 2025

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Program Format

Designed for eligible children (7-10 years and diagnosed with ADHD, the program is offered under Medicare’s Better Access Initiative (Group Therapy, Item 80123). To obtain a rebate, participants require a referral from their GP, paediatrician, or psychiatrist with the specified item number. Feedback will be provided to the referring professional upon program completion.

  • Maximum Participants: 10 per term program
  • Day: Tuesdays
  • Time: 5:00 PM AEDT (Please check your time zone)
  • Duration: 6 weeks, 90 minutes per session
  • Cost: $480.00 for six weekly sessions. Rebates offered under Medicare’s Better Access Initiative (Group Therapy, item 80123) with a referral from a GP, paediatrician, or psychiatrist.

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What happens after enrolment?

  • After enrolment you will receive an email confirming your registration with a link to make full payment $480.00 plus minimal booking fees.
  • Order the work book via this LINK ( we suggest you do this as soon as you have confirmation of our enrolment and payment has been made.
  • Upon payment, you will receive a receipt for the full payment of the program (covers the full 6 weeks, no additional fees or charges will be required for the course).
  • No refunds within 14 days of the course commencement date unless the course does not go ahead.
  • If eligible for Medicare, you will also receive an official receipt after each session attendance. No receipts can be issued if there is non-attendance.

What does this program cover?

ADHD Facilitated Online Program for parents and children (aged 7-10) – What does this program cover?

This CBT based group program aims to assist the children with their gradual transition into environments that are less structured and less supervised, as well as help them cope with the emotional challenges that are inherent to this phase of development that are often exacerbated by their ADHD.

This program is comprised of three modules each one building on the previous one.

Understanding ADHDThinking PositivelyBuilding Skills for Success
This foundational module provides parents and children with essential information about
ADHD, including:

  • Understanding ADHD and its presentations
  • The impact of ADHD on executive functioning and emotional regulation
  • Common co-existing conditions
  • Evidence-based treatment options

Why this matters: Knowledge is power. Understanding ADHD is the first step toward
effective management and improved outcomes.

This module helps parents and children approach challenges collaboratively and non-
coercively by focusing on:

  • Identifying and reframing negative thoughts
  • Clarifying values and setting meaningful goals
  • Developing family-focused problem-solving skills, parents practice active
  • listening, effective communication, and positive parenting techniques.
  • Children learn assertiveness, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy skills.

Why this matters: Strengthening emotional and relational skills creates a foundation for
better family harmony.

The final module focuses on practical strategies to manage time, reduce procrastination, and implement changes that make daily routines more manageable. Parents and children work together to:

  • Monitor and improve time use
  • Identify barriers to productivity
  • Develop solutions collaboratively

Why this matters: Practical tools empower children to succeed both at home and in school, while fostering teamwork between parent and child.

OnTrac Group Program Rationale: Children (aged 7-10) with ADHD

To read more about what our OnTrac Group Program for Children (aged 7-10) offers, please download the Program Rationale as a PDF here:

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