Early Childhood Physiotherapy & Developmental Support (0–8 Years) 

The early years are critical for a child’s development.  We provide early childhood physiotherapy and intervention services for children aged 0–8 years who may have developmental delays, motor concerns or emerging support needs. 

We believe in supporting children early — without waiting for formal diagnosis — and empowering families with practical strategies that fit into everyday life.

Who This Service Is For

We support children who: 

  • Are slower to reach motor milestones 

  • Have balance, coordination or strength concerns 

  • Are showing early developmental differences 

  • May be on a pathway toward autism or other diagnoses 

  • Need extra support to participate confidently in play and learning 

Support can be accessed privately or alongside other funding pathways. 

Our Early Childhood Approach

Our services reflect best practice in early intervention and include: 

  • We assess motor development and functional skills to understand how your child participates in daily routines. 

  • Parents and carers are central to therapy. We provide: 

    • Coaching strategies 

    • Home-based activities 

    • Practical tools to support development 

  • Therapy is engaging and tailored to help children build skills through play, movement and meaningful activities. 

  • We deliver therapy where children live and learn: 

    • Home 

    • Kindergarten 

    • Early learning centres 

    • Community settings 

    • At our clinics 

This approach supports real-world skill development. 

Aligned with Emerging Early Childhood Frameworks 

Our early childhood services are consistent with the principles underpinning Foundational Supports and Thriving Kids, including: 

  • Early support without requiring diagnosis 

  • Strengths-based and capacity-building approaches 

  • Stepped levels of support matched to child needs 

  • Collaboration with health and education systems 

We aim to provide timely support that may reduce the need for more intensive services later.

Why Early Intervention Matters

Early support can: 

  • Strengthen motor development foundations 

  • Improve school readiness 

  • Build family confidence 

  • Support smoother transitions into kindergarten and school 

  • Enhance long-term participation and wellbeing 

If you have concerns about your child’s development, you do not need to wait for a diagnosis to seek advice. 

Contact our team to arrange an early childhood assessment or consultation. 

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Access & Financial Considerations 

At FSTS, we believe that children should not miss out on early support or have therapy delayed due to unexpected financial hardship. 

We understand that circumstances can change, and for some families, accessing ongoing therapy may become challenging. If you are experiencing genuine financial difficulty, we encourage you to speak with our team confidentially. In certain situations, we may be able to explore flexible arrangements or adjusted service options to help ensure continuity of care. 

All discussions are handled privately and respectfully, and any considerations are assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

Our priority is to support children’s development while working collaboratively with families to find practical solutions when needed. 

If you have concerns about access to therapy, please contact us to discuss how we can assist.