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 experienced 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.

✨ Move and Play Drama Club – Mackay Eisteddfod Highlights! ✨Our incredible performers lit up the stage at the Mackay Eis...
18/11/2025

✨ Move and Play Drama Club – Mackay Eisteddfod Highlights! ✨

Our incredible performers lit up the stage at the Mackay Eisteddfod earlier this year, proudly achieving 2nd place in their Dramatic Excerpt performance "Watch Out, the Dudgeon is Coming!" and their Prepared Mime performance "The Mighty Astronaut Cats!" 🎭👏

We were also thrilled to showcase Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) on stage — a truly special milestone for our performers and our club. 💙

Check out the professional photos of their performance🌟🎬

18/11/2025

✨ Move and Play Drama Club – Mackay Eisteddfod Highlights! ✨

Our incredible performers lit up the stage at the Mackay Eisteddfod earlier this year, proudly achieving 2nd place in both their Dramatic Excerpt performance Watch Out, the Dudgeon is Coming! and their Prepared Mime performance The Mighty Astronaut Cats! 🎭👏

We were also thrilled to showcase Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) on stage — a truly special milestone for our performers and our club. 💙

Check out video to relive their fantastic performance! 🌟🎬

18/11/2025

✨ Move and Play Drama Club – Mackay Eisteddfod Highlights! ✨

Our incredible performers lit up the stage at the Mackay Eisteddfod earlier this year, proudly achieving 2nd place in both their Dramatic Excerpt performance Watch Out, the Dudgeon is Coming! and their Prepared Mime performance The Mighty Astronaut Cats! 🎭👏

We were also thrilled to showcase Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) on stage — a truly special milestone for our performers and our club. 💙

Check out the their fantastic performance! 🌟🎬 Professional photos to come!

💜Today is World Prematurity Day! 💜 Did you know 1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm? (born before 37 weeks of pre...
17/11/2025

💜Today is World Prematurity Day! 💜

Did you know 1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm? (born before 37 weeks of pregnancy).
Some of history’s greatest minds were born too soon. Famous preterm babies include Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Pablo Picasso.

These tiny fighters face unique challenges, but with early support, they can thrive!
We’re proud to support children and their families to give them a strong start.

Head to www.who.int/campaigns/world-prematurity-day/2025 for more resources and information!

A call out for any little people with disabilities to appear on PlaySchool💛
14/11/2025

A call out for any little people with disabilities to appear on PlaySchool💛

Do you know a child who'd love to be on Play School? 👀

Play School are on the lookout for children with disability to appear in our 'Through The Windows' segments for new and exciting upcoming series! ✨🎥

Full instructions on how to make a submission can be found below.
Submissions close Friday 28th November at 11:59pm AEST.

🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate our amazing Director and Physiotherapist, Emily Hayles! 🎉Her book, “Braver than you think:...
12/11/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate our amazing Director and Physiotherapist, Emily Hayles! 🎉

Her book, “Braver than you think: How to help your child with a disability live their best life”, has been featured on Source Kids’ list of “Interesting Reads for Parents of Children with Disability” — a wonderful recognition of Emily’s passion for supporting families and sharing her expertise. 💛

We’re so proud to see her work acknowledged alongside other incredible resources for parents and carers.

📖 You can read the full list here:
🔗 https://sourcekids.com.au/interesting-reads-for-parents-of-children-with-disability/

If you’d like your own copy of Braver Than You Think, you can pick one up at our clinic or order via our website!
👉www.moveandplay.com.au/shop/books

A big thank you to SourceKids for this endorsement, and for the fantastic work they do every day to educate, inform, and support families and children with disabilities.

👶 Last Tummy Time for 2025! 👶Hey Mums and Bubs! (dads and caregivers welcome too) 💕Join us for our final Tummy Time sess...
10/11/2025

👶 Last Tummy Time for 2025! 👶

Hey Mums and Bubs! (dads and caregivers welcome too) 💕

Join us for our final Tummy Time session of the year.
This class helps parents and caregivers learn tips on developing skills at home to help their child enjoy tummy time. The sessions also discuss foundations of development, ran by experienced paediatric physiotherapists.

📅 When: Thursday 18th December
⏰ Time: 10am – 11am
💲 Cost: $30
📍 Where: Move & Play Clinic, 22 Wellington Street, Mackay

Don’t miss this last chance for 2025! 🌟

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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