flipperacademy
Bridging the gap between hydrotherapy and learn-to-swim lessons for children with disability.
π 'It's been amazing. Chelsea and the team have been fantastic.'
One of our Flipper dads shares his family's experience with Chelsea and the team.
We're incredibly grateful for the trust our families place in us and are proud to create a welcoming, family-centred environment where every child is supported in their own unique journey through the water.
Thank you to this wonderful family for sharing their experience with the Flipper Academy community.
If you're looking to learn more about our programs, enquire via the link below:
www.flipperacademy.com.au/contact
01/09/2026
Introducing PhysKids - paediatric physiotherapy specialists in SA.
Our Director, Chelsea, is about to open PhysKids, where we bring together specialist expertise across developmental physiotherapy, disability, orthopaedics, rehabilitation and complex care, allowing us to support children with a broad range of conditions throughout every stage of childhood.
That means your child can receive comprehensive, evidence-based care from one trusted team, without needing to visit multiple providers.
Rest assured, Flipper Academy remains exactly the same.
Appointments will open soon and will be available from October onwards. Get in contact with our PhysKids team today via www.physkids.com.au.
For more details, be sure to follow our social media pages:
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At Flipper Academy, every session is physiotherapy-led and tailored to the individual child.
Our programs are designed around each child's needs, with a focus on:
β’ aquatic skill development
β’ building confidence in the water
β’ gross motor skill development
β’ water safety.
These elements help shape sessions that are engaging, individualised, and centred around each child's participation in the water.
If you'd like to learn more about our programs, we'd love to hear from you.
www.flipperacademy.com.au/contact
23/08/2026
Supporting a child often means supporting the whole team around them.
At Flipper Academy, we know that many of the children and families we work with are also supported by speech pathologists and other allied health professionals. By working collaboratively with speech pathologists, we gain a better understanding of each child's communication strategies, helping us create a more supportive and responsive environment in the pool.
This collaborative approach helps us tailor our sessions to each child's individual needs while providing a more connected, family-centred experience.
This Speech Pathology Week, we'd like to recognise and thank the speech pathologists who work every day to support children and their families. Your dedication, expertise, and partnership make a meaningful difference to the children we support. π
Here's to celebrating the value of working together to help every child thrive.
17/08/2026
This year's theme, 'stronger together, reminds us of the power of shared experiences, connection, and support in building a stronger brain injury community.
At Flipper Academy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to participate in a supportive and inclusive environment where they feel welcomed, encouraged, and valued. Through our physiotherapy-led aquatic programs, we're proud to work alongside children, families, and the wider allied health community to help make that possible.π¬
We're stronger when we support one another, celebrate every child's unique journey, and create opportunities for all children to participate in ways that suit their individual needs.
This Brain Injury Awareness Week, we stand with children, families, carers, and professionals in raising awareness and fostering a more inclusive community, because we're Stronger Together. π
16/08/2026
Every child is unique, and every family is looking for a place where they feel understood, welcomed, and supported.
We're grateful to share this parent's experience of finding Flipper Academy and becoming part of our community. Stories like these remind us why creating an inclusive, family-centred environment is at the heart of everything we do.
If you're exploring aquatic programs for your child and would like to learn more about our physiotherapy-led sessions, we'd love to hear from you.
π© Enquire today via our website.
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12/08/2026
Email [email protected] to access the webinar recording.
At Flipper Academy, we understand that every child has their own strengths, needs, and way of engaging in the water.
Our 1:1 physiotherapy-led hydrotherapy sessions are designed to provide individualised support, allowing our therapists to tailor each session to the child in front of them. For some children, this may mean more hands-on guidance and encouragement, while for others it may look completely different.
No matter where your child is on their journey, they'll be welcomed into a supportive, inclusive environment where they're encouraged to participate in a way that suits them. ππ¬
Enquire today: https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/contact
09/08/2026
Is your child nervous in the water?
Large groups, noisy environments and fast-paced lessons can make it difficult for some children to feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
We provide physiotherapy-led aquatic therapy designed specifically for children with disability, developmental challenges and additional support needs.
Our highly attentive one-on-one sessions are perfect for water-apprehensive kids to learn confidence and skills in the water for long-term safety and are tailored to each individual.
Book your childβs first session today:
π0459038540
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Chelsea shares the story behind Flipper Academy and the purpose that continues to guide everything we do.
Flipper Academy was established to provide children with disability access to physiotherapy-led aquatic programs, where every session is tailored to each child. Our clinical approach is integrated into every program, ensuring activities are planned with each child's unique needs and goals in mind.
To learn more about our programs, visit our website www.flipperacademy.com.au or get in touch with our team [email protected].
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235 Flinders Street
Adelaide, SA