Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Sep 21, 20165 min read
Do you use person or identify first language?
The way people talk about their identity as it relates to their disability is a personal decision, relating to first hand experiences, in...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Mar 9, 20163 min read
Intensives are coming!
I know many of your were dissappointed we were unable to run any intensives over summer while I was away on the research project. But......
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Dec 14, 20153 min read
Accessible beaches and pools: tips for summer!
Here's some tips I've discovered for accessing the water around Melbourne this summer. 1. Accessible beaches Altona and Williamstown...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Dec 7, 20152 min read
Have a break over summer while I research!
Over the summer holidays, I will be participating in a research project as a physiotherapist providing contemporary NDT (Neuro...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Nov 13, 20153 min read
Do grommets equal ear plugs?
There is new evidence about the need to keep ears dry for children who have grommets inserted. What are grommets? "Grommets" are middle...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Sep 29, 20152 min read
NDIS information for Victoria & NSW
The NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) is holding a webinar this Thursday for families interested in finding out more about the...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Sep 17, 20152 min read
The NDIS dates are set!!
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) roll out dates for Victoria and New South Wales are set The NDIA (National Disability...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Jun 17, 20152 min read
Facilitating inclusion in swimming lessons for children with specific learning needs
I'm honoured to be presenting a joint lecture for the Australian Physiotherapy Associations's two national groups, Paediatrics and...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Jun 12, 20152 min read
Physiotherapy intensives are coming!
We're excited to be doing physiotherapy intensives again this school holidays. From Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July, we will be...
Shayna Gavin, Splash Principal Physiotherapist
Apr 15, 20153 min read
Do we worry about w - sitting?
Why do children use w - sitting? Children who w - sit often do it because it's a stable position, requiring little muscle activity, so...
