Activate Allied Health

Activate Allied Health Exercise Physiology, Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy.
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We are advancing the quality of life of our community by building a world where physical, mental and social wellness is accessible, enjoyable, and life-changing.

In April, the speech team were lucky to have Speech Pathologist and NeuroFlourish practice owner Linda Baker and her tea...
28/05/2026

In April, the speech team were lucky to have Speech Pathologist and NeuroFlourish practice owner Linda Baker and her team speak to us about all things ADHD.

Linda has lived experience and was able to share her immense knowledge as well as provide thoughtful insights when supporting our ADHDer clients and their families.

The workshop allowed the team to learn more about the growing research around ADHD especially in girls and non-binary individuals, the impact of ADHD in academic achievement and practical tips to support our ADHDer clients by incorporating in particular their interests and movement in sessions.

It was great to hear that many of the tips Linda shared we are already using in our sessions and we are excited to put into practice what we have learnt.

🎊 Term 2 Holiday Group Programs!To the Activate community,We are 5 weeks away and now taking expressions of interest for...
27/05/2026

🎊 Term 2 Holiday Group Programs!

To the Activate community,

We are 5 weeks away and now taking expressions of interest for our June school holiday group programs!

We have 3 group programs for ALL AGES, focused on supporting your child to build friendships, social interactions, communication and motor skills!

Please see our groups poster below:

🚨Please express interest by Friday the 12th of June 2026!

Groups will commence in late June, so be sure to register your interest to secure you or your child’s spot.

You can express interest now by calling us on (03) 8849 9795 or emailing [email protected]

Happy 1 year work anniversary to Shabina!It’s hard to believe how quickly the last 12 months have gone. Since joining th...
13/05/2026

Happy 1 year work anniversary to Shabina!

It’s hard to believe how quickly the last 12 months have gone. Since joining the team, Shabina has put in a mountain of work to get our OT program up and running. She has worked tirelessly behind the scenes creating everything that goes into building a successful program and a lot of that work often goes unseen.

On top of that, the energy and care Shabina brings into every client session has been amazing to see. As a leader within the team, she has also been a sounding board for her colleagues, always providing insight, support, and guidance in the way we all lead and grow together.

We’re incredibly grateful for everything you’ve brought to the team this past year, Shabina.

Last week we were lucky enough to welcome Justin from the Global Fitness Institute to Activate, where he put our EPs thr...
30/04/2026

Last week we were lucky enough to welcome Justin from the Global Fitness Institute to Activate, where he put our EPs through their paces with an awesome boxing session

Boxing is a fun, engaging way to build cardiovascular fitness, upper body strength, and power. It’s also a fantastic option for those who may need to reduce lower body loading, making it an accessible and versatile training tool for people across the lifespan.

Big thanks to Justin for sharing his expertise with the team!

Welcome to Edition 10 of The Activate EdgeEach month, we’re opening the doors at Activate HQ to share more of what happe...
24/04/2026

Welcome to Edition 10 of The Activate Edge

Each month, we’re opening the doors at Activate HQ to share more of what happens behind the scenes in Allied Health.

This month, we’re talking back pain, highlighting the MS Walk, Run + Roll, sharing Tai’s story, and introducing you to Olivia from our team.
https://activateexercisephysiology.substack.com/p/edition-10-the-activate-edge

Quarterly team social done right!We headed to the Fitzroy Bowls Club for a few games of lawn bowls… and quickly realised...
10/04/2026

Quarterly team social done right!

We headed to the Fitzroy Bowls Club for a few games of lawn bowls… and quickly realised it’s harder than it looks

Despite the rain trying to ruin the plan, we managed to get a couple of games in, followed by a BBQ, some drinks in the sun (when it finally came out), and a few very questionable games of pool.

Safe to say, we’re better clinicians than bowlers.

Always great to step away from the clinic, spend time together, and build the kind of connection that carries back into the way we work as a team.

09/04/2026

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have in managing Parkinson’s Disease.

Ivan is 56 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson's 15 years ago. Under the guidance of our Exercise Physiologist, Aislinn he has been putting in the work with targeted, high-effort exercise designed to support his movement, strength and overall function

For people living with Parkinson’s, exercise can:
✔️ Improve both motor and non-motor symptoms
✔️ Support better movement, balance and coordination
✔️ Play a role in slowing disease progression

At Activate, sessions are individualised based on each person’s presentation, using approaches that focus on:
🔹 Recalibrating movement (amplitude, scale and symmetry)
🔹 High-effort, high-output training to drive neurological change
🔹 Agility, balance and falls prevention

Ivan is a great example of what consistent, targeted exercise can achieve.

đź’­ Does strength training actually help osteoarthritis?A recent meta-analysis suggests it has limited impact on pain and ...
25/03/2026

đź’­ Does strength training actually help osteoarthritis?

A recent meta-analysis suggests it has limited impact on pain and only moderate improvements in function…

But when you take a closer look at the studies, there’s a bigger question:

👉 Were they actually doing real strength training?

In this episode, we break down:

What the research says

Where it may fall short

Why underloading could be the real issue

And what effective strength training should actually look like

Because not all “strength programs” are created equal and dosage matters.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/202Uh8Aiwu4nnRcxvs5JZM

24/03/2026

Thank you to the team at Activate Allied Heath in Balwyn Nth for providing our Preschool with free speech screenings of all the children in the Platypus group.
They provide such an important service before children start school, we really appreciate it Activate Allied Health

🎊 Speech Pathology & Exercise Physiology April School Holiday GROUP PROGRAMS!To the Activate community,We are excited to...
10/03/2026

🎊 Speech Pathology & Exercise Physiology April School Holiday GROUP PROGRAMS!

To the Activate community,

We are excited to announce we are now taking expressions of interest for our April holiday group programs!

We have 3 group programs for ALL AGES, focused on supporting you or your child to build friendships, social interactions, communication and motor skills!

Please see our groups poster below:

🚨Please express interest by Thursday, 26th of March 2026!

Groups will commence in mid-to-late April, so be sure to register your interest to secure you or your child’s spot

You can express interest now by calling us on (03) 8849 9795 or emailing [email protected]

Address

1/131 Bulleen Road Balwyn North
Melbourne, VIC
3104

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 8:30pm
Thursday 6am - 8:30pm
Friday 6am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 12am - 12:15am

Telephone

+61388499795

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