Paediatric physiotherapy · Ipswich & Springfield

Helping your child roll, crawl, walk, run and play with confidence

Gross motor skills are the big movements that let children explore their world. Our paediatric physiotherapists partner with your family to build strength, balance and coordination — meeting your child right where they are.

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How we support your child

Play-based, family-centred physiotherapy
In-clinic or mobile visits to suit you
NDIS, Medicare & private welcome
Clear next steps you can use at home

The basics

What are gross motor skills?

Gross motor skills are the movements that use the body's large muscles — the whole-body actions like rolling, crawling, walking, running, jumping, climbing and throwing or catching a ball. They give children the strength, balance and coordination to sit at the table, keep up in the playground, join in at kindy and take part in family life.

Every child develops in their own way and at their own pace. When these big movements are tricky, a paediatric physiotherapist can help work out what's going on and build a plan that grows your child's confidence and participation — one step at a time.

Milestones we support

From first rolls to running and ball skills

A few of the gross motor skills we help children build. Ages are a general guide only — children reach these in their own time.

Rolling

Often a baby's first taste of moving on their own — building the core strength and coordination that everything else grows from.

Around 4–6 months

Crawling

Getting up on hands and knees to explore. Crawling builds shoulder, core and hip strength that supports later skills.

Around 7–10 months

Walking

Pulling to stand, cruising the furniture, then those first independent steps toward a whole new view of the world.

Around 12–18 months

Running

Faster, more confident movement — with the balance and control to stop, start and change direction safely.

Around 2 years

Jumping

Two feet off the ground and landing steadily — a big step for leg strength, timing and coordination.

Around 2–3 years

Climbing

Up the ladder and onto the play equipment — building strength, planning and confidence at the playground.

Around 2–3 years

Ball skills

Throwing, catching, kicking and rolling a ball — coordination and timing that help children join in games with friends.

Developing across 2–5 years

And everything in between

Balance, posture, hopping, stairs, bike riding and more. If a movement is tricky, we're happy to talk it through.

Every age & stage

Trust your instincts

When it might help to chat with a physio

There's no such thing as a silly question when it comes to your child's development. You know your child best — if something feels like it's taking extra effort, we're here to listen and help you make sense of it.

It might be worth a conversation if you've noticed your child:

Isn't yet rolling, sitting, crawling or walking around the usual times
Seems to tire quickly, or finds big movements harder than their peers
Often trips, bumps or struggles with balance and coordination
Avoids climbing, jumping, running or ball games at the park or kindy
Has low muscle tone, or a diagnosis such as developmental delay or cerebral palsy

Our approach

Physiotherapy that feels like play

Our physiotherapists are university-qualified health professionals. Sessions are designed to feel fun for your child and practical for your family.

A thorough assessment

We take the time to understand your child's movement, strengths and goals — and explain what we find in plain English, no jargon.

A plan that works for you

Together we set goals that matter to your family, with playful activities woven into everyday routines at home, kindy and school.

Capacity building for parents

We empower and equip you with simple, evidence-based strategies, so progress keeps happening between sessions — not just during them.

Where we see you

Care that meets your family where you are

Serving families across Ipswich, Springfield and parts of Logan.

In our clinic

Visit us at Unit 2, 8 Commercial Drive, Springfield — a welcoming space set up for little movers.

Mobile visits

We come to your home, daycare, kindy or school, so therapy happens where your child already plays and learns.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

No — most families can book directly with us, no referral needed. If you're using a Medicare care plan, your GP can arrange one; we're happy to guide you through it.

Yes. We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, and can provide the assessments and reports to help with your plan and reviews. Medicare rebates and private health extras may also apply.

Your physiotherapist gets to know your child through play, watches how they move, and talks with you about your goals and any concerns. You'll leave with a clear sense of next steps — and usually a few ideas to try at home.

Children develop at their own pace, and often there's nothing to worry about. If you're unsure, a friendly chat or assessment can give you peace of mind and, where it helps, an early start. There's no pressure either way.

We're based in Springfield and provide mobile therapy across Ipswich, Springfield and parts of Logan. Get in touch with your suburb or postcode and we'll confirm availability.

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Let's help your child move forward

Book a physiotherapy assessment, or ask us a question — we'll get back to you within one business day.

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