A portion plate is a simple visual portion guide and meal portioning tool that is used to assist with building healthy,…
Amanda Semaan
Amanda Semaan – Co-Founder & Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Life Skills for Adults with Intellectual Disability: How OT Builds Independence
If you have Parkinson’s disease, physiotherapy will be an important part of your life.
Improving my fitness and confidence using exercise physiology
Emily has a rare medical condition which had limited her activity levels, so for the last eight years, she has been…
What’s the deal with ‘stated supports’?
Why on earth does the NDIA Keep Moving the Goalposts on Stated Supports?! If you work in the disability sector, you’ll know how confusing this year has been. I liken the NDIA to my local Aldi checkout cashier, throwing changes thick and fast at...
Change 8: Changes to Art Therapy and Music Therapy Funding
On November 26, 2024, the NDIS announced major changes to music and art therapy funding, raising concerns among participants, therapists, and service providers about access to these supports. An Operational Guideline update was scheduled for release...
NDIA backflips on changes to Music and Art Therapy Funding
The NDIA announced on Friday 13th December, 2024 that it will now commission an independent review of appropriate NDIS…
NDIS Reduces Funding for Music and Art Therapy
On Tuesday 26th November, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released a statement indicating significant…
How to Help Kids Build a Positive Relationship with Food
Food: it’s a simple word, but it has many different overtones. Many of us get a lot of pleasure from eating foods we enjoy. Others of us have a difficult relationship with food, such as disordered eating behaviours or mealtime challenges for...
How Children’s Physiotherapy Can Improve
Developmental Delays
If you have a child with developmental delay, physiotherapy will often play an important role in supporting them to gain independence and reach their full potential. Our guide explains what you need to know about physiotherapy for developmental...
How to Choose the Right Paediatric Physio for your Child
If your child has a disability or developmental delay, paediatric physiotherapy will likely play a crucial role in supporting them to reach their goals. Physios are university- qualified allied health professionals with extensive training in body...