Move and Play Paediatric Therapy

Move and Play Paediatric Therapy Move and Play Paediatric Therapy is a therapy service that helps children of all abilities to move, play and live their best life. No referral is required.

Move and Play Paediatric Therapy is a children’s therapy service based in Mackay, Queensland, that helps babies and children of all ages and abilities to develop into happy, confident and thriving kids. We believe that all children, regardless of their abilities or differences, have value and should be given opportunity to achieve that value. To help children achieve their potential, our experienc

ed therapists conduct comprehensive assessments, and develop individualised treatment programs that help children to move and play to the best of their ability. Our programs are tailored to each child and family’s individual needs and can consist of one to one therapy, group programs, parent education programs, and support to participate in their home, school, and community, social or sporting environments. Our therapists are experienced and skilled in the field of paediatrics, and are able to help children with a wide variety of conditions. Our Service Principles:

- Adapt your approach. Each child and each family is unique. We listen to the family’s specific
needs and we always strive to do what’s best for the child.
- Inform and support. We never get tired of answering questions and we never dismiss a
parent’s concern.
- Go beyond therapy. We’ll do anything in our power to ensure the child and the family get
the right type of support. If our service is not what the child needs, we’ll refer the parents to
the most suitable provider.
- Be kind. We treat children like the precious human beings that they are, not like patients. We recognize the worry, stress and frustration that parents experience every day. We don’t
criticize parents for missing home therapy. Instead, we encourage them to celebrate the
smallest of victories.
- Aim for the “impossible” and do whatever is possible. A diagnosis does not define the child. A prognosis is not written in stone. We always work towards the best possible outcome and
we believe that practice makes progress.
- Treat parents as partners. Parents know their children like no one else. We share our
recommendations but we also listen to parents and we learn from them every day.
- Challenge the status quo. Each person has their own set of abilities and talents. A child is a
child and should not be labelled or put in a box. Contact Us:
Call us today to see how we can help your child, or to arrange an appointment for your child.

See you bright and early! Rain, Hail or Shine, it's on! 😎
01/08/2025

See you bright and early! Rain, Hail or Shine, it's on! 😎

Why are we asking you to do 1km of burpees? 🤨

Did you know that 1 in 20 children suffer from some sort of genetic disorder or cancer? 😌

The families of these 1 in 20 kids facing a birth defect or genetic disease are used to hearing words like “incurable” or “lifelong effects”. It doesn’t have to be this way. Right now, the J4G foundation are busy working on gene therapy to find cures for previously incurable genetic diseases.🔬

Kids just want to be kids, but instead of playing sports with their friends or having picnics on a sunny day, these children are getting liver transplants, taking dozens of medications, getting their next dose of chemotherapy or sitting in a waiting room, waiting for their next painful OT or phsyio appointment.
All children deserve a childhood away from pain and hospitals. 🫶

By signing up to do 1km of burpees, helps the scientists at the Children’s Medical Research Institute find cures, so these kids and millions more like them can go back to being kids.

So find some mates, make a team of 4-5 and grab your ticket today
You're one click away from helping these children ⬇️

https://www.trybooking.com/DCBBA

Saturday 2nd August at the Civic Precinct Gordon St. Venue opens from 7:00 for a 8:00am start.

And don't forget we have our Grayson's Race for Research for the little athletes of the family, $10:00.

If you can't make our event, but still want to help into research for sick children, then click on Harper's official Jeans for Genes Australia fundraising page ⬇️

https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au%2Ffundraisers%2FHarpertastic%2Fmy-own-idea-2025%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad6v6RSgAqK73fudftmPBXKy1ygHAs4huBxuJtFBRGOjO_7Ciu2MLbD9iGDvA_aem_z0Lp0YVkGw9h6g0qvmfiXA&e=AT26dDJekcuUtpCACR2cSA7DbESI7_r8jGnYZFqGrUtpfuDiHHDtO6L_GCfWqiiqNhfZGMqHGDAovPw5WQyo0_dXPfR6ioB_xBPeM1WtPH6Y1LPbGPTB9g

Together we can make a difference. Together we will show these children and their families that we see them and we care.💙

🌟 What’s On this weekend in Mackay? 🌟
31/07/2025

🌟 What’s On this weekend in Mackay? 🌟

📚 Book Week 2025 is almost here! 📚This year’s theme is all about turning the page and stepping into an adventure. So… ha...
31/07/2025

📚 Book Week 2025 is almost here! 📚
This year’s theme is all about turning the page and stepping into an adventure.
So… have you organised a costume yet?

Avoid the last-minute panic (trust us, bedtime glue-gunning is a choose-your-own-adventure no one wants) and get creative now 😂

What story will your little reader choose this year? Share their ideas below! 👇

🗣 Spot the Difference: Speech vs. Language! 🧠When we communicate, two key players come into action—language and speech. ...
29/07/2025

🗣 Spot the Difference: Speech vs. Language! 🧠

When we communicate, two key players come into action—language and speech. But do you know the difference?

✨ Language is the words, structure, and meaning behind what we say. It’s how we comprehend words and follow directions and how we express our own thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Language includes both verbal (listening and speaking) and written (reading and writing) communication.

🎙 Speech is the sounds we make to form words. It includes articulation (how we physically produce speech sounds) and phonological skills (how we organise and use speech sounds correctly in words).

Think of it like this: Language is the message, speech is the delivery! 🚀
Need help with speech or language support? Our team is here to help in Mackay or Moranbah (during outreach week)

Call us on (07) 4942 9343
or email admin@moveplaypaedtherapy.com.au for more information

⭐️ Happy Sunday ⭐️ If you are heading outdoors with little ones today, here is a neat activity to try! If you spot 👁 a l...
26/07/2025

⭐️ Happy Sunday ⭐️ If you are heading outdoors with little ones today, here is a neat activity to try! If you spot 👁 a leaf shaped like a star, we would love to see! Bush Kindy Australia

🔎 THE NATURE CHALLENGE IS ON!
Are your eyes ready for wonder? Your heart open to discovery?

Let’s turn a simple wander into a wild adventure with our Nature Scavenger Hunt challenge!

HERE IS THIS MONTH’S CHALLENGE:
🪨 A rock with a stripe or a spot
🍁 A leaf shaped like a star
🐾 Signs that an animal has been here
🎶 Something that makes a sound when you move it
🪵 A stick that looks like the letter Y
☁️ Something that feels soft
💚 Something that looks like a heart
🐜 A tiny creature going about its day
🌸 A flower with two different colours

This isn’t just about what you find ~ it’s about how you look. When we slow down and let nature lead, magic unfolds in the most unexpected places.

💬 SAVE THIS POST + JOIN THE ADVENTURE
What did your little explorers discover first?
Share your favourite find with us!

🌟 What’s On this weekend in Mackay? 🌟Keep your eyes out for the BIGGGG frogs in the Mackay CBD this weekend! We are luck...
24/07/2025

🌟 What’s On this weekend in Mackay? 🌟

Keep your eyes out for the BIGGGG frogs in the Mackay CBD this weekend! We are lucky enough to see 3 HUGE froggies from our carpark sitting on the council lawn 👀

Do you know about Sport Access Foundation grants?If you have or know a child, teen or young person with a disability who...
24/07/2025

Do you know about Sport Access Foundation grants?

If you have or know a child, teen or young person with a disability who participates in sport, or wants to get started in a sport, you may be eligible for a grant to help with equipment, travel, uniforms or support for a sporting goal🙌

⏰ 1 WEEK LEFT!

Don’t miss your chance to apply for a Sport Access Foundation Grant, applications close July 31!

We provide annual grants to help children and young people with a disability get in the game. Whether it’s equipment, travel, uniforms or support for a sporting goal, our grants are here to make sure no one gets left on the sidelines.

Apply now and take the next step in your sporting journey!

Taking rural work very seriously 😎🚗💨 Ash, Erin and Steph hit the road for their first outreach trip for term 3 and Steph...
24/07/2025

Taking rural work very seriously 😎🚗💨 Ash, Erin and Steph hit the road for their first outreach trip for term 3 and Steph’s very first visit to Moranbah! We’re very thrilled to now offer speech pathology services in the Moranbah region, joining our existing OT and Physio team💪🏻

Address

22 Wellington Street (old McGinn’s Store)
Mackay, QLD
4740

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61749429343

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