Active Ability
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Active Ability offers mobile exercise physiology, dietetics, and physiotherapy services. Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals focuses on working with people with intellectual disabilities, neurological conditions, and mental health concerns. We have helped hundreds of people achieve better health, functional independence, and quality of life. Read the latest news, articles &..
Active Ability
1M ago
Get to know your NDIS dietitian, Sharon Rajasooriyar
We’ve asked our lovely Canberra-based dietitian, Sharon, a couple of questions so that you can get to know her!
Why did you become a dietitian?
I have always loved food and cooking and have always been intrigued by how the body works as well as the influence nutrition has on this. I also love helping and sharing my nutrition knowledge with people whether it be discouraging my housemates from eating instant noodles every day or encouraging children at my previous After School Care job to eat a vegetable at afternoon tea. My ..read more
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1M ago
The Benefits of Early Childhood Intervention Programs in Australia
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In the early years of childhood, kids can seem like they are growing before your very eyes. Behind the scenes, they are also developing patterns that can have an impact for the rest of their lives. For example, they are learning movement strategies, food preferences and emotional skills that can last a lifetime.
Building healthy patterns in this crucial period can help kids to have better lifelong health and wellbeing. For children with disability and developmental delay, the benefits of early childhood intervention ..read more
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1M ago
How to Help Kids Build a Positive Relationship with Food
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Food: it’s a simple word, but it has many different overtones. Many of us get a lot of pleasure from eating foods we enjoy. Others of us have a difficult relationship with food, such as disordered eating behaviours or mealtime challenges for children. These scenarios show that eating is more than just getting the nutrition we need to fuel our minds and bodies.
However, kids do need a healthy, balanced diet to power healthy growth and development. You can support your child to develop lifelong healthy eating habits by helping t ..read more
Active Ability
2M ago
Get to know your NDIS dietitian, Rachael Smith
We’ve asked our wonderful dietitian, Rachael Smith, a couple of questions so that you can get to know her!
Why did you become a dietitian?
It was a mix between my love of food and an undergraduate nutrition elective that made me want to enrol in dietetics and I have never looked back.
What has led to your passion for disability?
The more I am involved in the disability sphere, the more rewarding I find it. I love that I am able to develop a longstanding relationship with my clients as this isn’t always possible i ..read more
Active Ability
2M ago
Get to know your NDIS exercise physiologist, Christhanta Michael
We’ve asked our very friendly and happy exercise physiologist, Christhanta (Santa) Michael, a couple of questions so that you can get to know her!
Why did you become an exercise physiologist?
I enjoy working with people and have always loved being physically active – so a perfect combination!
What has led to your passion for disability?
I love having a meaningful career that helps me make a difference in someone’s life. Working in disability gives me the opportunity to go through that walk of life with each client ..read more
Active Ability
3M ago
Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances in Children
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Does your child have a food allergy or intolerance? You’re certainly not alone. In Australia, food allergies affect about 10% of infants and 4-8% of childreni. Food intolerances are even more common, with surveys suggesting they affect about 25% of all peopleii.
If your child has a disability or developmental delay, we know it can be challenging to manage issues around food and eating. Our dietetic experts explain more about food intolerances and food allergies, which are among the most common nutritional concerns in children. W ..read more
Active Ability
4M ago
Get to know your NDIS dietitian, Lauren Bailey
We’ve asked our very friendly dietitian, Lauren Bailey, a couple of questions so that you can get to know her!
Why did you become a dietitian?
I am a foodie and I have a passion for health and helping others. I love that being a dietitian allows me to combine all of these things on a daily basis and is also very rewarding!
What has led to your passion for disability?
When I was at Uni, I wasn’t sure what area of dietetics I was going to end up in. It wasn’t until I did a placement at an NDIS provider which gave m ..read more
Active Ability
4M ago
The Importance of Early Intervention in Paediatric Physiotherapy
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Early intervention physiotherapy plays a vital role in supporting children who have physical challenges related to a disability or developmental delay. Paediatric physiotherapy is a specific area of physiotherapy that involves working with children from infancy to adolescence. Starting physiotherapy as early as possible can give your child the best chance of reaching their potential.
Understanding early intervention in paediatric physiotherapy
Early intervention in paediatric physiotherapy is about identifying and ad ..read more
Active Ability
5M ago
Balanced Diet for Children
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The importance of a balanced diet for children
As a parent or caregiver, one of the most powerful ways you can support your child’s physical and cognitive development is through a balanced diet. But encouraging your child to eat a healthy, balanced diet can sometimes be challenging. This may be especially so if they have a developmental delay or disability which impacts their nutritional needs or feeding behaviours.
Before we look at ways to encourage healthy eating habits in children, it’s important to understand what a balanced diet means, and how it pro ..read more
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7M ago
Understanding the Role of Paediatric Dietitians in Australia
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All children need a nutritious, balanced diet for healthy growth and development. Healthy eating habits help growing minds and bodies get the nutrients they need at the right times and in the right amounts.
If your child has a disability or developmental delay, it may be harder for them to get the nutrition they need to thrive. Paediatric dietitians work with children from birth to adolescence who are experiencing concerns related to diet, feeding, and eating. They support children and families by providing evidence-based ..read more