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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.

13/10/2026

Play gives children more than a chance to move. It gives them opportunities to learn, practise and grow 🌱

Climbing, running, jumping, balancing, games and imaginative play can help children build strength, coordination, body awareness and motor skills.
Play also creates opportunities to solve problems, make decisions, explore ideas, communicate and develop socially and emotionally.

It may not look like traditional strength training with sets and reps, but playful movement is an important part of how children develop.
And when movement is fun, children are more likely to join in, keep exploring and want to do it again!

What kind of play does your child love most? Tell us in the comments

17/09/2026

Growing bodies need the right building blocks. 🌱

Movement is an important part of healthy growth and development — but what children eat through childhood and adolescence matters too.

Protein, calcium, vitamin D, iron, carbohydrates and healthy fats all have different roles in supporting growing, active bodies. A varied diet across the five food groups helps provide the range of nutrients children need.

And alongside good nutrition, regular movement and enough rest all work together to support children as they grow and develop through toddlerhood all the way through the teen years.

This information is guided by the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.

14/09/2026

Balance is involved in so many everyday activities — walking over uneven ground, climbing stairs, getting dressed, riding a bike and joining in at the playground.

It isn’t just about standing still on one leg. Children use balance while their body is still and while they are moving, helping them adjust to changes in position and stay steady during play and daily tasks.

Balance develops through a wide variety of movement experiences — climbing, jumping, reaching, stepping over obstacles and moving across different surfaces.

These everyday opportunities help children build confidence in their bodies and participate more independently in the activities they enjoy.

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
📧 [email protected]
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile services
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

08/09/2026

Strength in childhood isn’t about lifting weights or having big muscles. 💪

It’s the strength children use every day — getting up from the floor, climbing at the playground, carrying their school bag, riding a bike, managing stairs, keeping up with friends and taking part in everyday tasks.

Building strength and physical capacity can help children feel more capable and confident in their bodies, supporting greater independence and participation in the things they enjoy.

And often, children are building strength without even realising it — through play, movement and everyday life.

Strong bodies support confident participation 💪🏼😁

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
📧 [email protected]
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

01/09/2026

Resistance bands, but make it fashion 💪🏼🤪

Who said exercise equipment can’t double as accessories?

Safe to say the resistance bands got a little more creative use than originally planned this session 😂

26/08/2026

Kids don’t need just one type of movement — variety matters

Running, jumping, climbing, balancing, throwing, catching, pushing and pulling all challenge the body in different ways and help children build different skills.

And these skills don’t develop in isolation — they build on each other over time, creating the foundations for more complex movement, play and everyday activities.

The best part? It doesn’t all need to be structured exercise or organised sport.

Play gives children opportunities to move in different ways, take on different challenges and continue developing their skills.

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
📧 [email protected]
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

24/08/2026

Movement isn’t just exercise!

When we think about movement for kids, we often think about sport, exercise or simply being “active enough”.
But movement starts long before any of that.

From a baby reaching and rolling, to a toddler climbing, a child learning to jump, or an older child developing more complex skills — movement is an important part of development at every stage.

Through everyday movement and play, children are building strength, balance, coordination, body awareness, confidence and independence.

And it doesn’t need to be structured exercise.
Floor play, climbing, dancing, riding, running, ball play, playgrounds and even helping around the house all give children opportunities to move, practise, explore and develop.

Movement isn’t just something children do to be healthy. It’s one of the ways they grow and develop.

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
📧 [email protected]
📍 307 Payneham Road, Royston Park SA & mobile
🖥️ www.achievingabilities.com.au

16/06/2026

Children's balance skills are declining, but simple movement can make a big difference.

Accredited Exercise Scientist of the Year 2025 Joshua Short shares that most children aren't getting enough opportunities to move and develop their balance. He created a five-minute balance test screening tool which allows for early identification and intervention, urging parents that "the earlier you act, the better the result".

Accredited Exercise Physiologist and ESSA CEO Katie Lyndon suggests implementing simple movement like climbing, hopscotch or balancing on one foot into your child's everyday routine.

Read the full article: bit.ly/4uxtDdd

18/05/2026

Obstacle courses are a simple, low-pressure way to support your child’s development through play.

They can make movement feel fun and achievable, helping children build a positive relationship with physical activity.

They build movement skills, confidence, problem-solving, and body awareness—using everyday items you already have at home.

Save this for later and try setting one up this week ✔️

30/03/2026

Sleep is one of the three key pillars in the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for children — alongside physical activity and screen time.

But it’s often one that’s not spoken about as much!

Sleep plays a huge role in how children learn, regulate, and function day to day. And when it’s off, we often see it show up in behaviour, energy, and attention.

This isn’t about perfect routines or getting it right every night. It’s about recognising that across a full 24 hours, sleep, movement and downtime all work together — and even small changes can make a difference.

But we aren’t sleep experts.. if sleep is still feeling really challenging and you feel like you’ve tried it all, it can be helpful to speak with:
• your GP
• a paediatrician
• a child & family health nurse

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307 Payneham Road, Royston Park
Adelaide, SA
5070

Telephone

+61431048684

Website

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

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