Aquila Kids

23/06/2025

🟡Best Practice Early Intervention - What does that mean?

#1 Deliver services in settings your child is in i.e. home, kinder, childcare, school, centre-based or local communities.

17/06/2025

NDIS 2025 Price Guide Cuts Are Putting Kids at Risk

🟡Travel for therapists isn’t a luxury — it’s essential! 🟡

Home and community visits allow therapists to deliver family-centred, evidence-based care in real-life settings, as required by NDIS Practice Standards.

The NDIS’s own Practice Standards describes:
“Each participant accesses supports that engage their natural environment and enable inclusive and meaningful participation in the family and community life”
But the NDIS Price Limits do not allow this to happen.

Without fair travel funding:
❌Trials for Assistive Technology (wheelchairs, standing frame, hoists etc.) will not be able to happen at home, meaning these are less likely to be approved
❌Reviews and updates of Assistive Technology cannot be done – this means clients are at risk from equipment that doesn’t fit, is no longer fit for purpose and needs replacement
❌Participants and carers cannot be supported to learn how to use the equipment effectively and safely increasing injury risks
❌The skills and knowledge of the people looking after children every day (educators, teachers, support workers, and extended family) cannot be effectively supported by allied health professionals
❌Community-based programs like Playground Skills Group and Aquatic Physiotherapy that build foundation skills for independence, play and learning will be cut

Our team at Aquila Kids are passionate about Helping Kids Soar, but our wings will be clipped and Aquila Kids may be forced to cut home visits.
That means less access, less safety, and fewer outcomes for children.

📢 What can you do?
🟠Reach out to us if you are concerned or have questions about the NDIA's 2025 Price Limits might impact your current supports www.aquilakids.au hello@aquilakids.au

🟢Read More - from the Australian Physiotherapy Association
https://australian.physio/advocacy/ndis-price-limits

🟡Read More - for Occupational Therapy Australia
https://otaus.com.au/news/media-release-no-relief-for-ots-ndis-price-freeze-enters-seventh-year-with-services-at-breaking-point

🟣Sign the petitions.
https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-disability-support-stop-the-ndis-cuts?recruiter=1376314405&recruited_by_id=d2565d30-480f-11f0-af34-af4c96eea4ba&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard_share_modal&utm_medium=copylink
https://otaus.com.au/ndis-pricing-campaign

🟠Write to your local MP. Share your story and explain how these changes could affect your child.
Dan Tehan
Member for Wannon
📧 dan.tehan.mp@aph.gov.au

🔵Write to the NDIS Ministers and explain how this will affect your child and your family
The Hon. Mark Butler & Senator Jenny McAllister
Ministers for the NDIS
📧 minister.butler@health.gov.au
📧 jennifer.mcallister@aph.gov.au

We are passionate about helping kids soar and giving families the support they need—where children live, learn, and play.
No providers, No NDIS!

12/06/2025

Kids Pilates Group is starting again on Monday 16th June 11am

Join Physiotherapist Elise for three weekly sessions at Maryknoll Centre, Hamilton.

🟣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, small group, friendly environment is perfect for building confidence and enjoyment with movement and exercise that can set up lifetime healthy habits

Head to Aquila Kids Website to learn more and to make your booking!
https://www.aquilakids.au/alliedhealthservices

Helping Kids Soar

01/05/2025

Wow 2025 is busy!

🦅New Kids Pilates Groups - open to anyone!

Are you keen to help your child build confidence and have fun with movement?

This series of three sessions, of maximum 4 kids, is led by Physiotherapist, Elise, with training in kids Pilates, with experience building kids confidence and skills!

🟠Opportunity to spend quality time with your kindergarten aged kid developing their strength, coordination and flexibility
🟢Non-competitive, friendly environment perfect to build confidence and enjoyment with movement
🔵Set up lifetime habits for healthy movement and body positivity
🟣Elements of Mindfulness and body-awareness to help develop your child's focus and attention

Head to our website to find out more or to send a query: https://www.aquilakids.au/alliedhealthservices

For bookings you can follow this link: https://www.halaxy.com/book/appointment/miss-elise-thurman/physiotherapist/1639841/708341

Time or days don't suit? Please reach out and we will take people's feedback for future sessions. https://www.aquilakids.au/contact

We can't wait to meet you

23/04/2025

Bike Day is coming!🚲

We are excited to welcome the BodyCycles Team to visit and trial Adapted Bikes and Trikes.

If your child has goals that relate to:
🟣FITNESS - meeting Physcial Activity Goals, building strength and endurance
🟢FRIENDS AND FAMILY - keeping up with peers and siblings
🟠FUNCTION - gaining more independent mobility
🟡FUN and Adventure

We love Helping Kids Soar, and whizzing along on a Bike should be fun for everyone!

Please check out the range at bodycyclesaustralia.com.au
Get intouch with your current Aquila Kids Allied Health Team
or reach out via our website to discuss your needs.
🟡🦅www.aquilakids.au 🦅🟡

31/03/2025

🟢Have you met Elise?

🟣The newest member of Aquila Kids Team - she brings broad range of experience as a physiotherapist and the disability sector to the Aquila Kids Team.
🟠She has been busy attending paediatric specific training, observing and learning with our other team members and is supporting a growing number of Aquila Kids families.
🟡Do you have questions about your child's development? Elise is available to help with
- Gross and Fine Motor skills for pre-school and school aged Kids
- Infant Development - including flat head, head turning preferences, gross motor concerns and other developmental screening and referrals.

🔵She is ready to listen to your questions, complete assessments and provide recommendations that suit your child and your family.

🟢Head to the website to get to know Elise and to make a booking https://www.aquilakids.au/about-us

🟣Make sure you are following our page so you don't miss other announcements and new programs.
Kids Pilates Classes will be coming soon!

24/03/2025

Our New Space is up and racing!!

2025 is shaping up to be a busy

Follow along to see more photo updates of our clinic space set up to invite kids and families and make sure everyone feels welcome.

There are more announcements coming - new Therapy Equipment, new Program options so stay tuned.

Helping Kids Soar www.aquilakids.au

18/03/2025

🟡Do you have a question about your child's feet or legs?

🟣Wednesday 26th March in Hamilton - Kelly - Podiatrist from Like Paeds In A Pod and Lauren - Physiotherapist from Aquila Kids will be back together!

🟢Do you have a question or are you feeling concerned about how your child is walking, running, jumping and climbing? How their feet or legs look? or are they having pain?

🔴We are offering combined Physiotherapy and Podiatrist appointments. We will listen to your concerns, complete our assessments, provide recommendations and help you make a plan. We know plenty of trick to making kids assessments easier in a playful environment.

🔵Follow the link to make a booking https://like-paeds-in-a-pod.au4.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=1454705259954840610&practitioner_id=1488679565214622904&appointment_type_id=1551728372453746660

28/02/2025

WELCOME ELISE!
We are so excited to have Elise join our Aquila Kids Team.
Elise joins us as a Physiotherapist with experience from a variety of settings in public health. She is completing our Aquila Kids Transition to Paediatrics program and brings experience working with both grown-ups and kids with disabilities as a sports coach, a support worker and allied health assistant. Her warm and friendly nature is the perfect fit for our family-centred approach at Aquila Kids.
Elise is already Helping Kids Soar and looking forward to having a positive impact in our community.

To find out more about Elise and make a booking please head to https://www.aquilakids.au/about-us

Keep following our page for more updates on our new clinic space, our therapy equipment and new services.

27/02/2025

2025 is off to a start for our Aquila Kids Team.

We have MOVED!

We are still located in the peaceful Maryknoll Centre, with ample client parking and accessible facilities. We have been busy moving across the hall to a bigger Suite, with additional treatment and storage rooms. We need this to accommodate our growing team, our new therapy equipment, and to be able to keep supporting more Aquila Families. We will post more photos soon, so please show some appreciation for Lauren's interior design skills.
This is first of a few announcements so make sure you are following our page to get more updates.
Head to the website to read more about our Allied Health Services.
https://www.aquilakids.au/alliedhealthservices

14/11/2024

We have something NEW to share

Kelly (Podiatrist from Like Paeds In a Pod) and Lauren (Physio from Aquila Kids) are teaming up. All-in-one Kids Physiotherapy and Podiatry appointments at our Kids Feet and Legs Clinic.

Do you have a question about your child's Feet and Legs?
🟣Difficulty running, jumping or climbing?
🟡The way they walk?
🟠Feet turned in / out?
🟢Pain?
🔵Tripping a lot?
🔴Toe-Walking?

Not sure where to start? We can offer a combined assessment and help you make a plan.

To Book:
https://like-paeds-in-a-pod.au4.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=1454705259954840610&practitioner_id=1488679565214622904&appointment_type_id=1551728372453746660

To Find out More:
www.aquilakids.au/alliedhealthservices
www.likepaedsinapod.com.au

30/10/2024

Did you catch this in the news last week? ABC News had a really helpful article about starting school for kids with disabilities.

The same ideas apply for Kindergarten or Day Care too!

🔴the most important thing is to choose a school that makes you and your child feel welcome, and that you feel you can work with to get the right supports in place for your child.

🟣Set up time to meet with and discuss your child’s needs. The plan doesn’t have to be perfect and will most likely need some changes along the way so ask about a strategy for ongoing communication.

How can we help? At Aquila Kids we are often supporting kids and families with these transitions in a variety of ways.
🔵Advice about the right time to start school
🟠Advice to families and schools about strategies, equipment that will help your child participate in the whole school community
🟢Education about your child’s particular diagnosis or reliable resources they can access to learn more
🟡Reports for applications for Inclusion Support or Equipment
🟣Attending IEP or other meetings with you, or helping you prepare, to help advocate and explain

Having a child in your family with a disability starting school can feel like a really isolating and challenging time.

Did you know that in 2023 24.3% of children in school had an Educational Adjustment due to disability! That’s nearly one quarter! Your child is not alone, and you are not alone in supporting them.

We are all here to Help Kids Soar! 🦅
Head over to our website to find out how to access our Allied Health Services for support with transitions to school. https://www.aquilakids.au/alliedhealthservices

(Stats from ACARA Australian Curriculum Assessment Reporting Authority)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-24/preparing-if-you-have-a-child-with-disability-starting-school/104417834?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=safari

For parents of children with disability, worries about how their child will transition into school can be heightened. But there are ways to help manage it and help set children up for success.