Develop aquatic therapy is an individual pool based program that aims to support water-based participation through the calming and supportive effects of water. Specifically targeted programs can help children with developmental needs, sensory processing issues, motor coordination or pain. Aquatic therapy can support children to improve motor skills, manage sensory needs, develop social skills, and to develop leisure and recreation skills.  

• Clinics are conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons (subject to availability). Please contact the admin team to find out more.
• Medical clearance/ information is required for all participants in aquatic therapy programs. 
• Additional pool entry fees are payable to the Parks Recreational swimming centre - see their website for details. 
• The pool is indoor heated (32-33 degrees)

First Appointment: What to Expect

Thank you for your referral to Develop Therapy Services; Aqua Physio Therapy. Due to high demands on our therapists, it can take time to allocate to your child and your patience is appreciated.

Your first appointment will be land based for aqua therapy and will take approximately 45min to 1 hour. In this session, we aim to complete the medical consent forms for service ( if not previously received, get to know the client, and explore strengths and weaknesses in everyday activities. We will listen to your concerns, work with you and the child to identify priorities and goals for support and intervention, set clear plans of how to meet the goals, and work in the most appropriate setting. We will go through your expectations, including water safety and what an aqua physio based program can offer as we work towards your goals.

Please bring: 

• Any additional information will be discussed in this session regarding aqua therapy or general physiotherapy.
• Reports from the initial session will require additional funding
• Please bring: any past medical, health, or school reports (school, paediatrician/ specialist/ GP/ speech pathology, counseling/psychology)
• For more information please call the office on 08 8345 4580

Location of the services is at:

The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre