Move Kids Physio

05/09/2025

10/06/2025

1. This campaign aims to raise $500 USD ($840 AUD) for each child in need. Once we raise the required amount for one child, we begin the campaign for the next child. This sequential approach ensures that each child receives the full benefit of the funds raised, enabling us to make a meaningful impac...

01/05/2025

Would appreciate support for this great cause!

I am striding for Palestinians in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Starting on Nakba Day, I will be completing 107km in one month and virtually covering the distance from Occupied East Jerus

29/01/2025

Learning and motor difficulties commonly seen in children. Please note these are some of the signs associated and different children will have different experiences.

Dyspraxia - neurological condition that affects a persons ability to plan and coordination movement. It can affect fine and gross motor skills 🤸🏽‍♂️

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that can effect people of all ages. It affects peoples reading and language processing skills ✍️

28/10/2024

Our Junior Paralympic Fun Day is back!

📅 17th November 2024
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 Antrim Forum
💰 FREE

To register, please contact Niall - nirwin@dsni.co.uk.

Disability Sport NI's Junior Paralympic Fun day is a free event that provides an opportunity for young people with a physical disability (5-17-year-old wheelchair users or those with ambulant disabilities i.e. on feet, crutches, rollator) to participate in a range of sports.

Participants will have the opportunity to try a range of sports throughout the day with 3 different activities available during each session. Activities include boccia, wheelchair basketball, football, cycling, powerchair football, archery, table tennis, gymnastics, badminton, tennis and some others!

Please feel free to share this information to any groups/individuals who may be interested in taking part.

23/10/2024

Proud coach of this group of girls. Roll on next season in 2025!

Final u8s camogie training session this evening at MUSA. We had a great evening of camogie 'go games' and pizza. Back training in Jan/Feb 2025 - anyone interested in starting up with u8s and U10s send us a dm. No experience required, hurls and helmet provided.

22/09/2024

Did you the World Health Organisation now formally recognises Physiotherapy as integral to overall support and well being of autistic individuals?

Research has shown that risk of movement difficulties was identified in 87% of autistic children aged 5 to 15 years (Bhat 2020).

The info graphic above reposted from and published by shows that there is so much emerging evidence/research to support the role of physiotherapy led motor skills and physical activity interventions in improving movement difficulties, motor skills, sport and physical activity participation and also in identification of movement disorders or delays prior to diagnosis.

07/04/2024

This is a great start looking at children's food menus by Food Standards Agency and local councils including Mid Ulster District Council. Would be even better to include school dinner/lunch menus, which school children eat much more regularly than restaurant/cafe food

The Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland (FSA) and local council research shows children’s menus need improvement.

The FSA has revealed the results of research undertaken in partnership with local councils, including Mid Ulster District Council, into children’s meals served in restaurants here.

Find out more at: https://www.midulstercouncil.org/news/news-archive/news-items-2024/april-2024/fsa-and-local-council-research-shows-children%E2%80%99s-me

17/01/2024

If your child would like to join the Mid Ulster Wheelie Active Club at Greenvale Leisure Centre, then get in touch with Niall Irwin at Disability Sport NI

This inclusive programme is a fantastic opportunity for children with a physical disability to try a range of multi-sports alongside their siblings and friends.

This session is delivered through the Council's Get Out Get Active Programme and supported by the Progressive Building Society.

To register, please contact Niall at nirwin@dsni.co.uk

Mid Ulster Disability Forum AdaptNI Live Active NI

12/01/2024

Caring for a child with a rare condition can be an isolating experience. FREE half day conference on Weds 24th Jan, gives parent carers the chance to meet other families going through similar experiences and get information and advice from experts in the field.
Book your place today here (includes a free lunch): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-children-and-families-living-with-rare-diseases-in-ni-tickets-769263506857?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0gSerKUFA7uyBNA_bdCtdp6L8as9huzepBXlN30lCJV31ltDjVGkYuOus
Contact - For families with disabled children NI

28/12/2023