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Improving the quality of life of children, adolescents and young adults through movement and exercise.

We provide Exercise Physiology services to those living with disability, health condition, developmental delay. We provide Exercise Physiology services to those living with disability, a health condition, developmental delay, or needing some guidance on increasing their physical activity levels. At Achieving Abilities, we use a unique mix of evidence-based traditional exercise, play-based exercise, and technology-based exercise therapy.

13/12/2025

“On the second day of Christmas my EP gave to me..” 🎶

Today we’re getting crafty!
Blow up some balloons (hello oral motor strengthening) and draw snowflakes on them (hello fine motor skills)

Your challenge: See how long you can keep the snowflake in the air!
Try timing each round to see if you can beat your score

11/12/2025

“On the first day of Christmas my EP gave to me…” 🎶

It is the first day of our “12 days of (Exercise) Christmas” - are you ready to play along at home?

Day 1 - Sled races

Today’s activity is a Santa sled race!
In the video, you’ll see Lucy and Jacinta racing each other on scooter boards through a taped maze.
Don’t have a scooter board at home? That’s okay! Use anything with wheels — or get creative and imagine your very own magical sled.
Who are you going to race today?

Stay tuned for more fun and festive movement ideas over the next 12 days!

08/12/2025

Looking for Christmas gifts that get kids moving? 🎄🎁

Our team headed to Kmart to find budget-friendly movement toys that support strength, coordination, sensory play and active fun.

In the video, you’ll see some of our picks, and in the tiles we’ve included detailed explanations of how each item can support motor skills, regulation, creativity and confidence.
From scooterboards to bubbles, soft play to balance beams — these simple toys have lots of developmental and movement benefits.

Active gifts don’t have to be expensive… they just need to invite movement, curiosity and play. ❤️

Keep an eye out 👀— we’ll also be sharing another post soon featuring movement-friendly gift ideas from the wonderful local Adelaide business so you can also support a small Adelaide business while encouraging active play at home these holidays. 💪🏼 🎅🏼

📞 0431 048 684
📧 info@achievingabilities.com.au
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

05/12/2025

We’re getting festive 🎄✨
We’ll be sharing Christmas-themed movement ideas all month—simple, playful ways to keep bodies moving through a busy season & school holidays!

01/12/2025

Exercise Physiology can play a meaningful role in supporting people with Down syndrome — helping build movement skills, confidence, and lifelong health.

Because individuals with Down syndrome can be more prone to challenges such as low muscle tone, joint instability, reduced cardiovascular fitness, weight management difficulties, and heart or respiratory concerns, targeted movement support is especially valuable.

Through fun, tailored, evidence-based programs, Exercise Physiologists help improve:
• Strength and muscle tone
•Balance and coordination
•Cardiovascular fitness
•Weight management and metabolic health
•Endurance and activity tolerance
•Overall independence and participation

Exercise Physiology can these outcomes in a structured and enjoyable way, to support long-term health outcomes, reduce secondary complications, and empower individuals to move with confidence and engage fully in the activities that matter most — at home, at school, and in the community.

Want to learn more about Exercise Physiology, and how it might help a child or young person you know? We’d love to chat!

📞 0431 048 684
📧 info@achievingabilities.com.au
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

25/11/2025

Pushing through the last few weeks of the school year (and the year 😵‍💫) like… 💥😅

Things might feel big, messy, or a little chaotic right now.

We tailor our EP sessions to meet everyone exactly where they’re at — especially during these end-of-year weeks with lower energy, bigger emotions and busy little brains.

We keep things achievable, playful and fun, because Exercise Physiology doesn’t have to be serious — sometimes progress looks like games, giggles and big colourful obstacles! 🎉💪🌈

Here’s to finishing the year strong! 💪

Want to learn more about Exercise Physiology, and how it might help a child or young person you know? We’d love to chat!

📞 0431 048 684
📧 info@achievingabilities.com.au
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

17/11/2025

Hypotonia — sometimes called low muscle tone — means the muscles are slower to contract and struggle to maintain strength over time.

This can make movement and posture more challenging, leading to reduced strength, joint instability, delayed motor skills, and even lower motivation or attention in some cases.

💪 Exercise Physiologists can make a big difference. Through gentle, targeted exercise programs, we help improve muscle tone, strength, and endurance — supporting better posture, coordination, and confidence in movement.

With the right support, individuals with hypotonia can gain more independence, enjoy greater participation in daily life, and experience an improved quality of life. 🌟

Want to learn more about Exercise Physiology, and how it might help a child or young person you know? We’d love to chat!

📞 0431 048 684
📧 info@achievingabilities.com.au
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

13/11/2025

At Achieving Abilities we provide Exercise Physiology services to children and young adults living with disability, a health condition, or who need extra support to move more, feel stronger & engage in daily life.

Our team of Exercise Physiologists provide in-clinic appointments at 307 Payneham Rd, Royston Park, as well as mobile services north & north-east of Adelaide to see you at preschool, childcare, school, home or wherever else may be suitable in the community 💪🏼😊

If you’d like to know more about how Exercise Physiology can help a young person you know, please reach out for a free discovery chat!

📞 0431 048 684
📧 info@achievingabilities.com.au
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

10/11/2025

Did you know that joint hypermobility isn’t just about being flexible?

Hypermobility is a connective tissue condition that allows joints to move beyond the normal range. While some flexibility can be helpful for activities like dance or gymnastics, excessive movement can cause joint instability, leading to pain, fatigue, and frequent aches or injuries.

Over time, this instability can make even everyday activities — like walking, lifting, or sitting at a desk — more difficult.

💪 That’s where Exercise Physiologists come in.
We design individualised exercise programs that strengthen the muscles supporting hypermobile joints. This helps improve joint control, reduce pain, and support better posture and movement patterns.

With the right exercise approach, people with hypermobility can feel stronger, more confident, and better able to do the things they love — safely and comfortably.

Want to learn more about Exercise Physiology, and how it might help a child or young person you know? We’d love to chat!

📞 0431 048 684
📧 info@achievingabilities.com.au
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

07/11/2025

And that’s a wrap for Physical Literacy week 2025!

Here is a re-cap of all the fun we’ve had this week
Day 1: We played musical balances - bringing out our best animal poses
Day 2: We aeroplaned around our creative tape mazes
Day 3: We played keep up the balloon - how long were you able to keep the balloon up?
Day 4: We explored our make-believe farm - what animals did you see on yours?
Day 5: We finished the week off with an obstacle course, testing our balancing skills

We hope that you had a great time joining in! Hopefully this week has given you some great ideas to do at home! 💪🏼😁

📞 0431 048 684
📧 info@achievingabilities.com.au
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

02/11/2025

🌟 Physical Literacy Week 🌟

This week is Physical Literacy Week! and at Achieving Abilities we’re celebrating with daily movement challenges — and we want YOU to join in too!

👉 Follow along in our stories each day to discover a new activity that you can do at home!

But what is physical literacy?
Physical literacy is all about developing the skills, confidence, and motivation to move your body in different ways throughout life — whether that’s running, climbing, dancing, balancing, or playing. It’s not just about fitness or sport; it’s about helping children (and adults!) feel capable and excited to be active every day.

When we build physical literacy, we’re helping kids develop stronger bodies, better coordination, and the confidence to take on new challenges — setting them up for lifelong health, participation, and fun!

Let’s get moving together and celebrate all the amazing ways our bodies can move!

27/10/2025

Here’s a behind-the-scenes moment from between takes that we love too much not to share! 🎬 🐺

While filming some content, our team and clients took a quick break to play “What’s the Time, Mr Wolf?” — a fun reminder of the joy movement can bring.

Even spontaneous games like this support important developmental skills such as coordination, reaction time, listening, and turn-taking, while also encouraging social connection and confidence.

We love seeing these moments of laughter and learning come together — both on and off camera! ❤️💚💙

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307 Payneham Road, Royston Park
Adelaide, SA
5070

Telephone

+61431048684

Website

http://www.achievingabilities.com.au/

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