First Choice Allied Health

First Choice Allied Health A dynamic allied health centre (NDIS registered provider) providing OT, Speech Pathology & Psychology

Neurodiversity and neurodivergence are nonmedical terms used to describe people who experience the world differently tha...
21/10/2025

Neurodiversity and neurodivergence are nonmedical terms used to describe people who experience the world differently than others. This may be because they live with a condition such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD or Dyslexia.

First Choice Allied Health offer various psychological assessments including evaluations for autism, and ADHD. Each assessment is conducted by our trained professionals and is designed to identify specific challenges and strengths to guide future support, intervention plans and, in some circumstances, funding.

⭐ Autism Assessment
Our autism assessments follow best-practice guidelines to evaluate social communication, behavioural patterns, and sensory processing. These assessments aid in diagnosis and intervention planning for individuals that have been identified as potentially being on the autism spectrum.

⭐ ADHD Assessment
This assessment evaluates a client’s attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity levels to determine whether an individual meets the criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It provides insights into appropriate strategies and interventions in order to offer the best support.

If you'd like your child to be assessed, please complete the intake form: https://www.firstchoiceallied.com.au/intake-form or contact our reception for further information.

Sources: https://headspace.org.au/
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/neurodiversity-and-neurodivergence

The First Choice Team have increased speech pathology and psychology appointment availability and can commence regular, ...
16/10/2025

The First Choice Team have increased speech pathology and psychology appointment availability and can commence regular, ongoing therapy right now to new and existing clients. Woo hoo! 💃

If you'd like to commence therapy please complete the intake form: https://www.firstchoiceallied.com.au/intake-form or contact our reception for further information.

Here are some more ways you can develop your child’s gross motor skills, in ways that feel like play!IDEA 6: Boost Activ...
05/10/2025

Here are some more ways you can develop your child’s gross motor skills, in ways that feel like play!

IDEA 6: Boost Active Time when Using Screens 💃

While screens are a part of modern life, it’s important to balance them with movement at every opportunity.

👉 Teach Active Breaks: Set timers for short dance or stretch breaks in between screen time and teach children that this is necessary part of using screens.

👉 Interactive Games: Choose video games that get kids up and moving, like motion-based or dance games such as Ring Fit Adventure and Just Dance.

Here are some more ways you can encourage your child’s gross motor development, in ways that feel like play!IDEA 5: Buil...
04/10/2025

Here are some more ways you can encourage your child’s gross motor development, in ways that feel like play!

IDEA 5: Build Balance & Coordination 🏄‍♂️

Balance is a big part of gross motor development and can be practiced in fun ways.

👉 Walk the Line: Tape a line on the floor and challenge your child to walk heel-to-toe along it like a tightrope.

👉 Standing on One Foot: Have them practice balancing on one foot while brushing their teeth or waiting in line. You can even introduce it as a game to see who lasts the longest!

👉 Yoga for Kids: Simple poses like tree, downward-dog, or butterfly can help with body awareness and flexibility.

Here are some more ways you can encourage your child’s gross motor development, in ways that feel like play!IDEA 4: Wate...
04/10/2025

Here are some more ways you can encourage your child’s gross motor development, in ways that feel like play!

IDEA 4: Water-Based Play 💦

Water provides gentle resistance, which is great for building muscle and coordination.

👉 Swimming Lessons: Enrol in local swimming classes. This will help build endurance, coordination, and strength. It also teaches them a valuable safety skill.

👉 Pool Play: Take your child to the local pool and get in the water with them. Get them kicking their legs and pushing off the side of the pool, with you there for support.

👉 Bathtub Fun: Playing with pouring cups or balancing on knees in shallow water builds strength in a playful setting.

Here are some more ways you can encourage your child’s gross motor development, in ways that feel like play!IDEA 3: Intr...
29/09/2025

Here are some more ways you can encourage your child’s gross motor development, in ways that feel like play!

IDEA 3: Introduce Sports 🏀

Introducing sports skills helps with coordination, balance, and strength, and might lead to a new hobby.

👉 Kicking a Ball: Set up a target or goal and practice kicking with both feet.

👉 Throwing and Catching: Start with a large, soft ball and gradually move to smaller ones as your child gains confidence. Toddlers may prefer rolling and catching, while preschoolers might enjoy aiming or timed challenges.

👉 Jumping and Hopping: Use chalk or tape to create lines or shapes for your child to jump over or hop between. You can also use long pieces of elastic tied between posts or trees to create “safe” hurdles.

👉 Dial it Up: Older children may be open to more challenging sports like ten pin bowling, mini golf, bocce or pétanque.

Supporting your child’s gross motor development doesn’t require fancy equipment or structured workouts. Here are some wa...
28/09/2025

Supporting your child’s gross motor development doesn’t require fancy equipment or structured workouts. Here are some ways you can encourage your child’s gross motor development, in ways that feel like play!

IDEA 2: Play Indoors 🛋️

If you don’t have access to the outdoors, or if the weather isn’t on your side, you can still get your child moving indoors. Why not try...

👉 Dance Parties: Crank up the music and let your child boogie, jump, twirl, and stomp. Dancing is a full-body workout and lots of fun. It can also help to release any pent-up emotions.

👉 Indoor Ball Games: Rolling, tossing, and kicking a soft ball indoors can help with coordination and timing. Clear away any breakables in the room and have some fun.

👉 Animal Walks: Pretend to be different animals. Hop like a kangaroo, crawl like a tiger, or waddle like a penguin. These activities are also great for your child’s imagination.

👉 Indoor Obstacle Course: Use cushions, tunnels, beanbags, or blankets and climb, crawl and hop—just like in an outdoor course, only indoors!

Supporting your child’s gross motor development doesn’t require fancy equipment or structured workouts. Here are some wa...
26/09/2025

Supporting your child’s gross motor development doesn’t require fancy equipment or structured workouts. Here are some ways you can encourage your child’s gross motor development, in ways that feel like play!

IDEA 1: Move Outdoors 🏕️

Any open space is perfect for working on gross motor skills—whether that’s your backyard, a sports oval, the local playground, or nearby walking trails.

👉 Playground Time: Try all the different types of equipment: slides, swings, monkey bars and balance beams. Playgrounds offer opportunities to build strength, coordination, agility, and spatial awareness.

👉 Obstacle Courses: Create a mini obstacle course with ropes, hula hoops, cones, or toys to climb over, crawl under, or hop around. You can do this in your backyard or at the local park.

👉 Nature Walks: Walking on uneven terrain (like grassy parks or bush trails) helps with balance and leg strength.

Gross motor skills are large muscle movements involving the arms, legs, and trunk. They enable actions like walking, run...
26/09/2025

Gross motor skills are large muscle movements involving the arms, legs, and trunk. They enable actions like walking, running, climbing, and throwing.

These skills are essential for everyday activities and form the foundation for more complex movements like balancing, coordination, and overall body control. Developing them helps children build confidence in movement and sets the foundation for an active lifestyle, which is linked to good health. 💪

There is also an array of secondary benefits when your child gets moving with gross motor activities. These kinds of play don’t just build strength and coordination; they also help children develop and enhance social skills, improve focus for learning, and even sleep better at night. 😃💡😴

Speech pathologists work with individuals across their lifespan and this includes the often complex teenage years. Speec...
24/09/2025

Speech pathologists work with individuals across their lifespan and this includes the often complex teenage years. Speech pathology can reap amazing rewards and benefits for older children and young adults, and the good news is First Choice have availability right now.

Speech therapy can help teens and young adults improve their ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly, enhancing both spoken and written communication skills. This can boost their confidence in social interactions, academic settings, and future professional environments.

Please complete our intake form, or reach out to our reception on (03) 9687 2365 with any questions.💜❤️

https://www.firstchoiceallied.com.au/intake-form?utm_content=sked_68d3c81682f92c9773d3df05&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Yesterday, The First Choice Allied Team spent time together to recognise R U OK? Day. Our close-knit team regularly chec...
12/09/2025

Yesterday, The First Choice Allied Team spent time together to recognise R U OK? Day. Our close-knit team regularly check in with each other and yesterday was the "official" day to recognise this important initiative. Thank you Mai for the delicious cupcakes and also for prioritising the time and helping everyone to feel connected at work. 🧡💛

Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day. A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your frie...
10/09/2025

Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day. A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.
By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to. So whilst today is R U OK? National Action Day, we at First Choice Allied Health encourage you to Ask R U OK? Any Day of the year because a conversation could change a life.💛🖤

https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask?utm_content=sked_68c12ffadad13eadcb3affb1&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

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