No, you can speak with us directly to find out how we can support your child!

Our sessions last different lengths of time depending on how complex your child's condition is and how much time they need.

First evaluations: 30, 45 or 60 minutes

Reviews/Follow-up Sessions: 30, 45 or 60 minutes.

Your child’s initial appointment serves as an opportunity to acquaint ourselves with both you and your child, evaluate your child’s current abilities, and gain insight into their strengths and challenges. With this information in hand, we can collaborate on devising a plan to address your concerns and support your child in attaining their objectives.

Outlined below is an overview of what to expect during your child's initial assessment:

1. Building Rapport: We'll dedicate time to establish a connection with you and your child, fostering open communication while discussing your concerns and your child's medical and developmental background.

2. Physiotherapy Assessments: Our evaluation will encompass an assessment of your child's movements and play skills, posture and alignment, muscle strength and tone, joint mobility, balance, coordination, and sensory functions.

3. Collaborative Goal Setting: Together, we'll identify the most significant goals for you and your child, crafting a dynamic treatment plan tailored to your family's needs, aimed at fostering a positive outcome for your child.

We believe every child deserves access to quality physiotherapy — and we work hard to make that as straightforward as possible for families. In this Welcome Pack, you'll find our current fee schedule, along with information on funding options that may apply to your child.

We accept a range of payment and funding options to make care as accessible as possible for your family. This includes:

• Medicare — with a valid GP Chronic Disease Management (Care Plan). Eligible families can access up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year.

• Private Health Insurance — we're recognised by all major funds. Pay at the clinic and claim back through your fund using the invoice we email you. You may want to check with your fund on how much is covered.

• NDIS-managed (Plan-Managed & Self-Managed) — we can claim from the NDIA portal, invoice your plan manager directly, or send invoices to you if you're self-managing.

• NDIS Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) — for children under 9 with a developmental delay or disability. No formal diagnosis required — just a GP or paediatrician referral.

• Private Pay — we welcome families paying out of pocket, with no referral required.

Not sure which option applies to your family? Our admin team is happy to help you work it out — just reach out at info@fsts.com.au or call us on 0468-102-269.

Again, you do not require a referral to see a physio!

Yes, provided that you haven't exceeded your annual rebate cap and that your private health plan covers exercise physiology and/or physiotherapy as extras.

We are NDIS registered since September 2025. We can currently service Children whose NDIS plans are NDIA managed, Self Managed or Plan Managed.

Indeed! With our digital therapy program, we work with kids from all over Australia.

Families from outlying and interstate regions frequently come to Melbourne to participate in our incredible Intensive Therapy Programs and to try on our therapy clothes and services.

Of course we do ! We work with Children in their natural setting which can be their home, child care, kinder, school, or even their Grandparent’s house.

Yes, we certainly do!

Our pediatric exercise physiologists and pediatric physiotherapists enjoy helping kids in daycare, kindergarten, and school settings. During these sessions, our therapist will offer 1:1 therapy with your child as needed as well as education support and training for teachers and support staff.

Please talk further with your child's treating therapist if you would like these visits. Please be aware that each visit is subject to a travel fee.

Not at all. Currently we are equipped to do service for you within 2-3 weeks upon the initial appointment.

Book online any time using the "Book Online" button below.

Our main office line is answered Monday to Friday only, so to reach us on a weekend please contact your treating physio directly, or call 0451 091 261.