Pilates is a fantastic type of exercise to develop kids strength, flexibility and coordination.
It includes elements of mindfulness and body-awareness to help develop your child's focus and attention.
Pilates is a great foundational exercise that can support a wide range of skills from learning and fine-motor to sports and gross-motor play.
This non-competitive friendly environment is perfect for building confidence and enjoyment with movement and exercise that can set up lifetime healthy habits.
Physiotherapist Elise has just completed 'Kids HEART Pilates' training - using Pilates principles and adapting specifically for kids in a fun and engaging way!
A few things to note:
A grown-up must attend with the child, unfortunately we do not have resources to supervise other children
Wear comfy clothes you can easily bend and move in, The activities will be in bare feet or socks - don't worry our room is cosy!
These classes are designed for all children for general exercise and physical literacy. If your child has a developmental delay or disability and you would like to try Pilates exercise please get in touch to find out how these groups can be adapted to suit.
Pilates exercise can also be included in one of our other support options if a more targeted program is needed.
Current Aquila families - please reach out to your current team
New Aquila families - please reach out via our contact page
For children from 0-12 years of age, we can assess and screen for developmental concerns and provide you with evidence-based advice that suits your child and your family.
We can also help you with where to go next by liaising with your GP or Paediatrician or writing referrals to other Allied Health Professionals as needed.
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Common questions that Physiotherapists in paediatrics can help with include:
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Head shape concerns or head turning preference for babies
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Gross motor delays - parent or health professional concern
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Children with pain, such as hip, knee and foot pain
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Concerns about posture or body position or how your child moves
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Advice about hip care and clinical screening of hip health
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Infants and Children who have been sick, or born early and are at risk of developmental delay.
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Children with diagnosed disabilities or delays, or in the process of assessment for disability of delays.
Have a read of our Blog Post on Physio for Kids to understand if this is the type of physiotherapy service you are looking for.
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Physiotherapy Services
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Private
Initial Appointment $193.99
50 minutes face-to-face, 10 minutes case notes and mandatory correspondence
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Review Appointment $145.49
35 minutes face-to-face, 10 minutes case notes and mandatory correspondence
We can provide you with a receipt so you can claim from your health insurance. Additional fees may be required for other reports or referrals - such as those for application to NDIS
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GP Management Plan (GPMP)
Initial Appointment Gap fee $133.64
50 minutes face-to-face, 10 minutes case notes and mandatory correspondence
Review Appointment Gap fee $85.14
35 minutes face-to-face, 10 minutes case notes and mandatory correspondence
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Your child's GP may complete a referral including up to five Physiotherapy appointments. This is only relevant for certain conditions, but may allow you to claim Medicare rebate $60.35 (as of 1st July 2024).
Additional fees may be required for other reports or referrals - such as those for application to NDIS, or more detailed assessments.
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National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS)
Our NDIS fees are based on time rather than appointment time. This hourly rate is $193.99.
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We can support plan- or self-managed clients.
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Please get in touch so we can provide a personalised Service Agreement that meets your child and family’s needs.
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Read more about our NDIS Service options below.
Aquila Kids is a non-registered NDIS provider so cannot provide services to clients with NDIA managed plans.
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NDIS SERVICES
Assessment - Goal Setting - Coaching & Therapy
Providing family-centred Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy supports, we have a strong focus on measurable physical assessment, evidence-based strategies and helping set clear goals. We focus on goals that are important to you and strategies that suit your family. By spending time to get to know you all, and providing clear advice to parents and carers about ways to support your child's development to achieve those goals. Information and support can also be provided to your child’s early childhood educators, teachers or other significant people in your child’s life.
HOME, COMMUNITY or CLINIC APPOINTMENTS
Assessments and therapy can be provided at your home, your child’s early childhood centre or kindergarten, or another location in the community.
THERAPY BLOCKS
Therapy focused on specific motor skills can be provided in a variety of ways such as weekly for the term (with Physio or AHA), or mini-intensives of 3x week for 3 weeks
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
We can provide advice, coordinate trials and write relevant applications for some Assistive Technology (AT)
GROUP PROGRAMS
We run groups such a Playground Skills Group, or Pre-Kinder Gross Motor Group
TELEHEALTH
Telehealth can be used to complement home and community visits, or as the main way to do assessment and coaching
AQUATIC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Sessions at the local pool to compliment land based supports for therapy blocks
