Physiotherapy
Early Start Australia
- Service type:
- Allied Health Support
- AHP type:
- Physiotherapy
- Support category:
- educator upskilling
- Primary AEDC domain:
- physical health and wellbeing
- Secondary AEDC domains:
- social competence
- Delivery location:
- all areas of South Australia
- Delivery mode:
- in-person
- online live
- Program delivery:
- by supplier staff to groups of children, families or educators
- Tiered intervention:
- tier 1 universal whole service
- tier 2 targeted for specific cohorts or small groups
- Cost:
- low (<$200 per person/item/hour)
Description
Gross Motor Skills
Educators will explore strategies to support the development of gross motor skills and facilitative physical environments in diverse learners. Practical, evidence-based approaches will empower educators to create inclusive environments that promote physical movement and coordination.
Key objectives:
Educators will leave confident in implementing gross motor activities that ensure every child can move, play, and participate meaningfully in their learning environment.
On the Move!
A developmental group with sessions targeting the facilitation of gross and fine motor skills through an evidence-based lens of play, wonder and exploration. Learn to move, create and grow in a small group setting with concurrent education for caregivers and support staff in real time and “off” the floor.
Improved:
Improved:
Educators will explore strategies to support the development of gross motor skills and facilitative physical environments in diverse learners. Practical, evidence-based approaches will empower educators to create inclusive environments that promote physical movement and coordination.
Key objectives:
- Understand the importance of gross motor skills in early childhood development and inclusive education.
- Identify appropriate activities and tools to enhance balance, strength, and coordination.
- Integrate gross motor skill development into everyday routines and play.
- Foster participation, confidence, and physical well-being for all children.
Educators will leave confident in implementing gross motor activities that ensure every child can move, play, and participate meaningfully in their learning environment.
On the Move!
A developmental group with sessions targeting the facilitation of gross and fine motor skills through an evidence-based lens of play, wonder and exploration. Learn to move, create and grow in a small group setting with concurrent education for caregivers and support staff in real time and “off” the floor.
Improved:
- understanding of physical development milestones
- ability to support gross and fine motor development
- ability to implement strategies that encourage physical independence and
- ability to adapt environments to promote active play.
Improved:
- fine motor skills
- gross motor skills and
- coordination.
How this is delivered
- Provided by: Physiotherapist
- Duration: 90 minutes plus 30 minutes preparation time
- Number of sessions: One
- Maximum number of attendees: 25
Cost
$390 plus travel $2340 plus travel, for 8 week program, for 4 children
Contact the provider
Contact name: Customer Care Team
Contact email: careteam@earlystartaustralia.com.au
Contact phone: 1300372439
Contact website: https://www.earlystartaustralia.com.au
About the organisation
Early Start Australia (part of the APM Group) provides early childhood intervention services/supports for young children and families. We have 43 locations nationally, including 3 in SA. Our workforce comprises 300+ degree-qualified allied health professionals. Since establishment in 2018, we have supported over 3,000 children in SA, and 45,000 nationally.