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Making Physio Fun and Effective for Kids at Corio Bay Sports Treatment Clinic Colac

At The Corio Bay Sports Treatment Clinic Colac, we believe physiotherapy for kids should be more than just effective—it should be fun, engaging, and tailored to each child’s needs. 

As a trusted NDIS-registered physiotherapy clinic in Colac, we’re proud to offer a child-friendly approach that blends professional care with play-based therapy to help kids thrive.

Why Choose Our Paediatric Physiotherapy Services in Colac?

We specialise in working with children of all ages and abilities, including those supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Our experienced physios understand that every child is unique, which is why we focus on making therapy sessions enjoyable and empowering.

At our Colac clinic, we offer a range of flexible physiotherapy delivery options:

  • In-Clinic Sessions: Our fully-equipped clinic in Colac is packed with interactive equipment, therapy toys, obstacle courses, trampolines, and more to keep kids engaged while achieving their therapy goals.
  • In-Home Therapy: For families who prefer sessions at home, our mobile physiotherapists bring tailored activities and equipment straight to your door.
  • Childcare Centres & Schools: We collaborate with local Colac childcare centres and schools to support kids in familiar environments, improving carryover into daily routines.
  • Bluewater Leisure Centre: Our sessions at Bluewater’s hydrotherapy pool and basketball stadium are perfect for kids who benefit from water-based therapy or active movement play in a spacious setting.

What Makes Physio Fun for Kids at Our Colac Clinic?

We make physiotherapy fun by turning exercise into play! Here’s how:

  • 🎲 Play-Based Programs: Our sessions incorporate games, toys, music, and imagination-based movement activities designed to promote strength, balance, and coordination.
  • 🤸 Child-Led Goals: Kids are encouraged to be active participants in their therapy by setting their own fun, achievable goals.
  • 🧸 Sensory-Friendly Environment: Our Colac clinic is designed with kids in mind—calm, colourful, and full of textures and equipment that appeal to sensory needs.
  • 🧠 Evidence-Based Techniques: While our methods are playful, everything we do is grounded in the latest paediatric physiotherapy research.

Conditions We Commonly Support

Our paediatric physiotherapists in Colac work with children who may experience:

  • Developmental delays
  • Cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Down syndrome
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Hypermobility and coordination disorders
  • Sports injuries and orthopaedic issues

If your child is supported through the NDIS, we can help with all three management categories.  

We are registered so can see NDIS Agency managed, self-managed and plan-managed participants, offering flexible service locations and session formats.

Supporting Families Every Step of the Way

At Corio Bay Sports Treatment Clinic Colac, we’re more than just healthcare providers—we’re your partner in your child’s development journey. Whether in our clinic, at home, or at school, we ensure that every physiotherapy session is:

✅ Goal-driven
✅ Family-focused
✅ Outcomes-based
✅ And most importantly—fun!