Alex’s Story

We are incredibly grateful to have captured Alex and his family’s story + journey to share with you all – a massive thank you to Trev and Alex for being brave and sharing this with us all. Please take the time to watch their story and we do encourage you to do this in a safe space for you, as we know this content is likely to resonate with many families in our service and perhaps trigger some vulnerability and emotion.

While the disability / complex developmental journey looks different for everyone, the themes of advocacy and being part of a community are so vitally important and Trev gives a very real account of this.

Please connect with us if we can help you to connect with other families or members of our team to support with this.

Paralympics and Physical Activity

If you’ve been a little bleary eyed in the last week due to some early morning starts, watching all the Paris 2024 Paralympic action, you are not alone! It’s been an inspiring and exciting week of action on the TV, made even more special knowing there are some incredible local, Sunshine Coast based athletes taking part and representing Australia! How lucky are we to live around such amazing role models and opportunity!

Run Club: Enhancing Physical and Social Skills through Group Therapy

At Sunshine Coast Developmental Physiotherapy, our Run Club is a vital part of our group therapy programs, specially tailored for children with complex physical diagnoses. Here, we adopt an expert approach to amalgamate physical therapy and social skill development, aiming to foster holistic growth in children. Traditional one-on-one therapy sessions, while beneficial, can sometimes lead to burnout. Our unique group therapy programs, such as the Run Club, offer a fresh, engaging, and fun alternative.

Why Choose Group Therapy for Your Child?

Enrolling your child in group therapy can offer numerous advantages, both in terms of their physical development and social skills. Group therapy, compared to one-on-one clinic-based sessions, keeps children engaged and excited about their therapeutic journey. This...