Sunshine Circles® Training & School Readiness 


Sunshine Circles® is an evidence-based group program modeled on Theraplay® principles that focuses on the social and emotional development of children. Sunshine Circles gives children an opportunity to practice their self-regulation skills, co-regulation skills and to feel encouraged to have a go at achievable challenges. Educators lead playful, cooperative and nurturing activities to create an atmosphere of fun, caring, acceptance and encouragement. The goal is to enhance children’s social, emotional and cognitive development.   

 

 

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SUNSHINE CIRCLES®

  • 27 Aug 2026 (9:00 am) to 28 Aug 2026 (4:30 pm)
  • Vibe Hotel Melbourne, 1 Queen St, Melbourne, Queensland, 3000
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SUNSHINE CIRCLES®

  • 19 Oct 2026 (9:00 am) to 20 Oct 2026 (4:30 pm)
  • Vibe Hotel Melbourne, 1 Queen St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
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SUNSHINE CIRCLES®

  • 22 Feb 2027 (9:00 am) to 23 Feb 2027 (4:30 pm)
  • U City, 43 Franklin St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
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SUNSHINE CIRCLES®

  • 22 Mar 2027 (9:00 am) to 23 Mar 2027 (4:30 pm)
  • Eden Oak, 20 Adams Ct, Geelong, Victoria, 3219
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OECD Preschool Boost

SUNSHINE CIRCLES®

  • 3 May 2027 (9:00 am) to 4 May 2027 (4:30 pm)
  • U City, 43 Franklin St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
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SUNSHINE CIRCLES®

  • 1 Jun 2027 (9:00 am) to 2 Jun 2027 (4:30 pm)
  • The Glen Hotel, 24 Gaskell St, Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, 4113
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SUNSHINE CIRCLES®

  • 9 Aug 2027 (9:00 am) to 10 Aug 2027 (4:30 pm)
  • U City, 43 Franklin St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

 

Enhance School Readiness with Sunshine Circles® Training

At Compass Seminars Australia, we offer Sunshine Circles® training and school readiness courses to support children's social and emotional development through evidence-based group activities. Modeled on Theraplay® principles, Sunshine Circles® foster self-regulation, co-regulation, and encourage children to take on achievable challenges in a playful, cooperative environment. Our training programs are available across Australia, designed to create an atmosphere of fun, care, acceptance, and encouragement.

 

Commonly Asked Questions

Sunshine Circles® is a group based on Theraplay® principles that focuses on the social and emotional development of children. Sunshine Circles gives children an opportunity to practise their self-regulation and co-regulation skills, and to feel encouraged to have a go at achievable challenges.

Educators lead playful, cooperative and nurturing activities to create an atmosphere of fun, caring, acceptance and encouragement. The goal is to enhance children's social, emotional and cognitive development.

Children generally embrace the three rules of Sunshine Circles, no hurts, stick together and have fun, and carry them with them throughout the day.

Sunshine Circles provides educators with the resources to maintain an emotionally positive and cognitively enriched environment.

This workshop is for education and mental health professionals at all levels, and any professional who applies behavioural and developmental science to their practice.

Education Professionals: All education professionals who work with children or youth including, but not limited to, K-1 classroom teachers, school counsellors, learning assistance and resource teachers, school administrators, school paraprofessionals including special education assistants, classroom assistants and early childhood workers, and all other professionals who support social and emotional development.

Mental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including, but not limited to, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, youth workers, mental health workers, family therapists, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills when working with early childhood.

Yes, Sunshine Circles® training workshops can be presented at your workplace in Australia.

For more details, please contact us.