Play Partners Clare Valley
Unit 1/177 Main N Rd, Clare SA 5453
- Clinic
- Online sessions
About Play Partners Clare Valley
Play Partners provides allied health services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology for children and adults with disabilities in the Clare Valley, South Australia. They offer NDIS funded, private, and Medicare subsidised sessions, operating as a transdisciplinary allied health practice with a DIR/Floortime approach and trauma-informed care philosophy.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Play Partners Clare Valley lists
- Physiotherapy
- Supports development of essential movement skills like crawling and walking. Assists with balance, coordination, motor planning and muscle tone concerns.
- Occupational Therapy
- Supports development of functional skills including play, fine motor skills, attention, self-care tasks, and life skills. Addresses sensory issues affecting learning.
- Speech Pathology
- Supports improved communication skills including speech and language development, utilising AAC and sign where appropriate. Addresses articulation, voice, and swallowing concerns.
- Allied Health Assistant Services
- Supports allied health practitioner by implementing programs to help individuals practice new skills, providing cost-effective therapy options where repetition is key.
- Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS)
- Evidence-based approach designed to support children with challenging behaviours through collaborative problem-solving with parents, caregivers, teachers and the child.
Get to know Play Partners Clare Valley
From Play Partners Clare Valley's website.
Our approach
Play Partners uses a DIR/Floortime approach, which is developmental, relationship-based, and individualised to each child's sensory, language, and cognitive profile. Sessions involve following the child's lead through play, using emotionally warm and playful interactions to build skills and engagement. The team works in a transdisciplinary model, sharing expertise across disciplines to provide holistic, seamless support. Sessions are adapted to the child's interests and developmental stage, with standardised assessments used to establish baseline levels and track progress. Trauma-informed principles guide practice, creating safe, empowering environments that avoid re-traumatisation and emphasise collaboration between clinician and family.
Working with families
Parents, guardians, and teachers are actively encouraged to participate in therapy sessions. The key worker model ensures one primary professional acts as the main point of contact for families, coordinating services and managing links between the child, family, and other professionals. Play Partners facilitates case conferences where all providers work collaboratively to ensure best outcomes, and believes effective communication is essential in fostering positive relationships. The provider is committed to clear, respectful, and honest communication and welcomes advocacy to ensure services meet each person's unique needs.
Meet the team
The team comprises three allied health professionals: Katrina Wilkop (Director and Physiotherapist with BSc Physiotherapy, Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma, and Certified CPS Provider status), Jo Pilgrim (Speech Pathologist with BSc Speech Pathology), and Ashley Doubtfire (Occupational Therapist with BSc Occupational Therapy and Graduate Diploma in Rural Generalist Practice). The team is supported by four Allied Health Assistants with Cert IV qualifications and additional training, and operates a transdisciplinary model where team members share expertise and collaborate to provide holistic support. All staff live and work in the Clare Valley community.
Your first visit
Initial assessments are conducted in-person at the Clare Valley location and involve standardised assessments to establish the child's developmental needs, goals, and the therapeutic intervention required. Play Partners uses a range of specialised assessment tools suited to each discipline—physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology—to provide detailed information about the child's strengths and areas for development. These assessments form the foundation for developing individualised treatment plans. Following the initial assessment, therapy sessions are typically 45–60 minutes in length, delivered weekly or fortnightly depending on need, with parents actively encouraged to participate.
Locations & areas served
Clare
Unit 1/177 Main N Rd, Clare SA 5453
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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