UQ Adapted Physical Activity Program (APAP)
Help your child achieve the best lifestyle outcomes they can with a physical activity program adapted specifically for them and their interests.
Paeds in a Pod has collaborated with the School of Human Movement and Nutrition and Sciences at the University of Queensland to provide a service that works with children and their families to commence and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Your child’s paediatrician might recommend this service to help your child improve their activities of daily living and boost their confidence.
Who is APAP for?
As the word ‘Adapted’ in the program name indicates, this program is suitable for any child, from children who are clumsy or avoid physical activity and sport through to children with serious motor, sensory, behavioural and/or cognitive disabilities. Specific conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Developmental coordination disorder DCD
- Anxiety or Anxious children
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Depression or Children who are unhappy and or lacking confidence
- Acquired Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Chronic pain
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Cerebral palsy
- Complicated orthopaedic Injury
- Amputations
- Cardiorespiratory conditions
- Down syndrome
- Cystic fibrosis
- Diabetes mellitus
Ask your child’s paediatrician whether this service has the potential to benefit your child.
Why APAP?
Children with disabilities are often insufficiently active and this inactivity can further compound the effects of their primary condition, reducing physical health and fitness, mental health and well-being and opportunities to socialise and make friends. Specifically, good evidence demonstrates that children who are insufficiently physically active have increased risk of:
- Developing many diseases including obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes
- Experiencing low self-esteem and depression
- Reduced social skills and pro-social behaviours
Conversely, children who are sufficiently active on a regular basis accrue a range of benefits including:
- Improve independence and self-image
- Positively impact mental health
- Prevent or reduce certain co-morbidities such as chronic pain
- Increase social contact and facilitate social and community re-entry
- Enhance cognitive function including attention, memory and problem solving
How does APAP help?
Children with significant physical or psychological health conditions can find it hard to participate in a range of functional and social activities. APAP assists children and their families to overcome these barriers through:
- Individually tailored programs and exercise
- Taking family schedule into account
- Identifying activities that are affordable and or accessible
- Looking at activities that are interesting and engaging to your child
APAP gets them more physically active in a way that is safe, effective and that they will enjoy and maintain.
What is included?
- Face-to-face sessions delivered by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist in your home or surrounding community.
- Comprehensive initial assessment of your child’s physical capacities, social support, weekly routine and home/community environment.
- Giving your child goals, skills and knowledge to get active and stay active.
- All support materials (e.g. program cards, instruction videos, activity diaries).
- Follow-up phone calls/e-mail/texts and other between-session support.
- A personalised exercise or activity program for your child.
- Assistance accessing community services like pools and sports clubs.
- Liaising with your child’s health providers to ensure a collaborative approach.
Written reports summarising your child’s program and outcomes.
PRICING
These tables show a breakdown of the pricing for a 10-sesssion program. Prices vary for self-funded participants, and for participants with NDIS, NIISQ, CTP insurance, or other approved funding.
You will be provided with a detailed quote prior to agreeing to participate in the program.
Prices for funded participants
| Description | Unit Price (GST Incl) | Total (GST Incl) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x Comprehensive initial assessment (1.5hr) | $250.485 | $250.485 |
| 1 x Initial report and recommendations (1hr) | $166.99 | $166.99 |
| 9 x Review sessions (1hr) | $166.99 | $1,502.91 |
| 4 x Non face to face support | $166.99 | $667.96 |
| 1 x Progress report (1hr) completed after 5 sessions | $166.99 | $166.99 |
| 1x Final report (1.5hrs) | $250.485 | $250.485 |
| 10 x Travel to participant | $ | $ |
| TOTAL $3,005.82 plus travel costs and applicable transaction fees. The total price may vary depending on your specific program and any unforeseen circumstances. |
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Prices for self-funded participants
| Description | Unit Price (GST Incl) | Total (GST Incl) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x Comprehensive initial assessment + Initial report and recommendations (1.5hr) | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| 9 x Review sessions, including non-face to face support (1hr) | $195.00 | $1,755.00 |
| 1 x Progress report (1hr)* | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| 1x Final report (1.5hrs)* | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 10 x Travel to participant | $ | $ |
| TOTAL $2,548 including reports, plus travel costs and applicable transaction fees. The total price may vary depending on your specific program and any unforeseen circumstances. * you can request not to have a written report |
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For doctors
DOWNLOAD REFERRAL FORM or COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM
Please download and complete the fillable PDF version of the referral form and then email to apap@uq.edu.au. Alternatively, you can complete our online referral form which will be sent directly to the team at APAP.
Find out more
Ask your paediatrician if APAP will benefit your child.
For further details about the program, please contact UQ Adapted Physical Activity Program:
Email: apap@uq.edu.au
Visit: hmns.uq.edu.au/apap
Call: 0427 876 789
