Support for children in Tasmania living with disability or developmental challenges
At Kites Children’s Therapy Tasmania, we provide personalised support, advice and solutions that transform the lives of children and youth in Tasmania living with disability or developmental challenges.
27/10/2025
Today is World OT Day, followed by OT Week from 27 October to 2 November.
OT Week is an annual celebration of the extraordinary impact occupational therapists make every day.
This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, invites us to highlight the creativity, problem-solving, and compassion at the heart of OT practice.
Did you know that we employ OT's across Kites Children Therapy who provide vital services and support in daily living activities for people with vision impairment?
To find out more about our services, please visit our website www.kitestherapytas.org.au
Occupational Therapy Australia
08/09/2025
🧒💪 Happy World Physiotherapy Day from all of us at Kites Children's Therapy!
Today, we celebrate our amazing Physiotherapists who help children move, grow, and thrive.
Whether it's helping a child learn to walk, improving balance, or making everyday activities easier and more enjoyable, our Physios equip kids to build movement skills for life. 💛
To our Kites Physio team: thank you today and always. 🙌
31/07/2025
It’s time to break down the stigma around child psychology. 🧠💭
Too many families still face common misconceptions around children’s mental health, when in fact reaching out for support is a strong, proactive approach to parenting.
The truth? Therapy isn’t a sign that something’s broken – it’s a sign that you care. Showing our children that their emotions are important and their experiences are valid is a powerful step forward, not back.
Swipe through to see 4 common taboos about child psychology and why they’re not true.
Early movement matters. Physiotherapy plays a key role in supporting a child’s development from the very beginning. 🤸
At Kites Children's Therapy, we’re committed to helping children reach their full potential through early intervention and personalised support.
Our dedicated team of Physiotherapists work with your family to develop strategies for positioning, carrying and encouraging your child’s overall motor development.
Week 2025 is here – join us in celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders. 💪🧒
At Kites Children’s Therapy, we see that strength every day in the determination of a child learning to communicate, or in the confidence built through play. We are committed to nurturing the next generation, ensuring our young leaders reach their fullest potential.
Because when we invest in our children, we honour generations past, and help build the legacy of those to come. ❤️💛🖤
02/07/2025
Check out our fresh new face! 💅 What do you think?
Yesterday, our Derwent Park building signage was installed by the legends at Signarama Hobart. Making it easier for families to find us and bringing a splash of colour to the neighbourhood.
Come take a look next time you're passing by! 👋
30/05/2025
Does your child need extra support right now? We’re here for you – with immediate availability for psychology appointments. 💬👶🧠
We understand how important it is to feel heard, seen, and supported, especially when it comes to your child’s wellbeing. Whether it’s a new concern or something you’ve been navigating for a while, our team is here to talk.
🌟 Now Booking: Immediate Physiotherapy Appointments! 🌟
Our physiotherapists work with you to help your child to actively participate in movement skills. Whether it's support for motor development, injury recovery, or improving strength and coordination, we're ready to start making a difference to the lives of children right away!
✅ No waitlist
✅ Individualised care plans
✅ Fun and supportive environment
Contact us today to book your appointment and get your child moving toward their best potential. 🤸
✉️ hello@kitestherapytas.org.au
📞 (03) 6245 9232
🎒🦶 Ready, set, go!
Preschoolers (3-5 years) are constantly on the move - running, jumping, climbing, and building the skills that set them up for a lifetime of confident movement.
Our Physios work with preschoolers to support healthy development through fun, age-appropriate movement strategies that promote coordination, balance, and strength.
🌈 Key preschool milestones:
🔹 Running with control and turning corners
🔹 Climbing ladders and jungle gyms
🔹 Jumping with both feet repeatedly
🔹 Walking on tiptoes
🔹 Throwing overarm at a target
🔹 Riding a tricycle
🔹 Balancing on one foot
🔹 Catching a ball with hands
🔹 Skipping on alternate feet
🔹 Learning to ride a bicycle (with or without training wheels)
Not sure if your preschooler is on track? Our physios can assess their progress and support their development in a fun, supportive environment.
Is your toddler on the move, but maybe a little wobbly? 🤸♀️
From wobbly steps to confident climbs, toddlerhood (1-3 years) is a time of big movement and even bigger milestones!
Our expert paediatric physiotherapists help toddlers build strength, coordination, and confidence through every stage of their physical development.
🌟 Key milestones in toddlerhood:
🔹 Walking smoothly and independently
🔹 Attempting to run
🔹 Jumping in place with both feet (around 18–24 months)
🔹 Climbing furniture safely
🔹 Balancing while walking and running
🔹 Kicking a ball forward
If your little one is skipping, struggling, or slow to meet these milestones, our physios are here to help with fun, play-based therapy that gets results. 💪
📲 Reach out today to see how we can support your toddler’s growth and development. Phone: (03) 6245 9232 Email: hello@kitestherapytas.org.au
21/05/2025
👶 Is your baby meeting their milestones? 🍼
From rolling to walking, those first 12 months are packed with exciting physical developments. Our physiotherapists are here to guide and support your baby through every step (and roll, sit, and crawl) of their journey.
✨ Key milestones in infancy (0–12 months):
🔹 4–6 months: Reaching and rolling
🔹 6–9 months: Sitting with and without support
🔹 7–9 months: Crawling
🔹 8–10 months: Standing with support
🔹 9–12 months: Taking those first wobbly steps
If you're unsure whether your baby is progressing as expected, or just want a little advice, our experienced team is here to help.
📲 Book a session with our friendly paediatric physios today. Phone: (03) 6245 9232 Email: hello@kitestherapytas.org.au
16/04/2025
From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy Easter! 🐰
Please note that our offices will be closed for the public holidays:
- Good Friday 18 April
- Easter Monday 21 April
- ANZAC Day, Friday 25 April
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At Kites Children’s Therapy, we provide personalised support, advice and solutions that transform the lives of children and youth in Tasmania living with disability or developmental challenges.
We have grown; extending our wonderful team and our building. Formally known as the VisAbility Children’s Therapy Centre, we are continuing to offer our specialised therapy services right here in Bellerive Tasmania.
We enable children – and their families – to look to the future with confidence. A future filled with possibilities.
As part of the VisAbility family, we bring together specialists, therapists and experts from across the disability and childhood development spectrum.
Then, working together – with families, as a family – we build a support network and solution specifically for each child, delivering tailored advice and support as early as possible, when it can make the biggest difference to their lives.
And that’s really the point. The Kites team is whatever families need.
We help kids grow – physically, emotionally, intellectually – and live life to the full. We help parents understand how best to help their children thrive. We provide answers and a plan for the future.
We provide a sense of certainty at an uncertain, often overwhelming time. And in doing so, we set each child on the path to living a rich and rewarding life, lived to the full. In the community. On their terms.
