Paediatric physiotherapy in Darwin and remote NT
Play-based physiotherapy for babies, children and teenagers. We see children at our Winnellie clinic, at home, at school or childcare, and in remote NT communities from Wadeye to Galiwin’ku. NDIS registered. Families can contact us directly, no referral needed.
Who we see
Parents usually contact us when something about their child’s movement doesn’t feel right, or when a doctor or support coordinator suggests physio. We often see:
Babies with early movement concerns, head shape or neck tightness, or who are slow to roll, sit or crawl
Toddlers and preschoolers who are late to walk, toe walk, fall often or find it hard to keep up with play
School-aged children working on coordination, balance, strength, sport skills, posture or fatigue
Children with cerebral palsy, genetic or neurological conditions, and children who need equipment
Here’s how we can help
Developmental assessment
Play therapy
Equipment prescription (walkers, wheelchairs, standing frames, seating, specialised footwear)
Toy/product recommendations
Family-centred care
Hydrotherapy
Goal-specific therapy program
Gait analysis
Activity skill building
NDIS assessments
We can complete standardised assessments in a fun and stress-free way including:
Movement Assessment Battery for Children
(Movement ABC-3)
Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)
Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE)
Neuro Sensory Motor Development Assessment (NSMDA)
Bayley Scales of Development
Test of Gross Motor Development
(TGMD-3)
DMS-3 Peabody Developmental Motor Scales
(PDMS-3)
Child Sensory Profile
Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment
(CAPE)
Preferences for Activities of Children
(PAC)
Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory
(PEDI-CAT)
NDIS and other funding
We’re a registered NDIS provider and work with participants who are self-managed, plan-managed or agency-managed. We also see children funded through private health insurance, a Medicare GP plan, or privately.
Not sure what your child is eligible for? Parents, carers and support coordinators are welcome to call us and we’ll talk you through the options.
Where we see children
In Darwin, we see children in our bright paediatric clinic at Unit 5, 396 Stuart Highway, Winnellie NT 0820, or come to your home, school or childcare across Darwin and Palmerston.
In remote NT, our team makes regular visits to communities from Wadeye to Galiwin’ku, plus Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
In Adelaide, Outreach Physiotherapy SA, a separate practice, offers mobile paediatric physiotherapy.
Common questions
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No. Families can contact us directly. If you’re using a Medicare GP plan, you’ll need that from your GP first. GPs, paediatricians and support coordinators are also welcome to refer.
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We’ll call you to talk about your child, your goals and how sessions will be funded. At the first session we get to know your child through play and assessment, and set goals with you. From there we plan regular sessions and a home program, and check progress against your goals.
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Yes. We visit schools, preschools and childcare centres across Darwin and Palmerston, with the centre’s agreement.
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Yes. Our team visits communities from Wadeye to Galiwin’ku, plus Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Call us to check when we’re next in your area.
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NDIS (self, plan or agency managed), private health insurance, a Medicare GP plan, or private payment. Not sure what applies to your child? Call us and we’ll talk you through it.
Outreach
noun
“An effort to bring services or information to people where they live and spend time”