06/08/2026
🏆 National recognition for First Step Health Collective.
We’re incredibly proud to share that our Director and Senior Physiotherapist, Kaleb Wilden, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Allied Health Awards – Physiotherapist of the Year.
This is a national award recognising excellence within the physiotherapy profession across Australia. Only six physiotherapists nationwide were selected as finalists, with Kaleb honoured to be the only South Australian physiotherapist recognised this year.
As a regional allied health practice, we’re incredibly proud to see our team and community represented on the national stage. It reinforces our belief that exceptional healthcare shouldn’t depend on where you live, it should be accessible to everyone.
While this recognition has been awarded to Kaleb, it reflects the culture we’ve built at First Step Health Collective. Exceptional healthcare is never the result of one person. It is built through the dedication, compassion and professionalism of an incredible team.
Since opening our doors, our mission has been simple, to provide people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds with exceptional, evidence-based care close to home. We don’t believe our community should have to travel to major cities to receive outstanding allied healthcare.
We’re incredibly fortunate to work alongside a team who continually strive for excellence, invest in ongoing education, and are committed to providing the highest standard of care to every person who walks through our doors.
To our amazing team, thank you for your passion and commitment. To our patients, families, referrers and wider community, thank you for placing your trust in us every day. This recognition belongs to all of you as much as it does to us.
Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. We look forward to celebrating with them at the Australian Allied Health Awards in October.
♥️ At First Step Health Collective, we believe exceptional healthcare shouldn’t depend on your age, diagnosis or circumstances, everyone deserves access to the highest standard of care. That’s the standard we’ll continue striving to provide every single day.
“I’m incredibly humbled by this recognition. While my name may be on the nomination, this achievement reflects the dedication of an exceptional team and the trust our patients and community place in us every day. Thank you for being part of our journey, we’re only just getting started.”
- Kaleb Wilden
