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Your Purple Home Away From Home

Keen to see what all the fuss is about and enjoy a cheeky holiday while you’re here?
 
At Making Strides, we love welcoming visitors from near and far into the purple shed. 
Whether you’re staying for a few weeks or a few months, our team of experts will work to curate a program that will best serve your goals and ensure you have plenty of fun along the way.

FREE VISITORS GUIDE
(coming soon)

What Can Visitors Expect?

As a visitor, you can enjoy the same perks as our local clients, including:
– A dedicated team of exercise physiologists collaborating on a program to best meet your rehabilitation needs and goals. 
– Sessions at either (or both!) of our specialised facilities in Burleigh and Ormeau on the Gold Coast. 
– Access to specialised physiotherapy, FES, remedial massage, group training, hydrotherapy and neuro-specific allied health services. 
 
Beyond this, all of our visitors are welcomed into the purple family. We pride ourselves on cultivating an accessible, inclusive, research-driven, light-hearted haven for folks living with a spinal cord injury or neurological condition. 
 
The fact that we are just minutes from the beach is just icing on the cake. 

Who Can Visit Making Strides?

Whether you’re fresh into your injury or have been living with your diagnosis for a while, our doors are open to anyone living with a spinal cord injury or neurological condition.

There’s no need to come alone, either. Your visit to Strides is a perfect opportunity for family, friends, loved ones and your support team to experience a positive rehab environment and chat with others in a similar situation. Many of our visiting clients make Strides a part of their annual family holiday to the Gold Coast. 

Not sure if Strides is right for you? Give our team a call on 07 5520 0036 or send us an email at info@makingstrides.com.au

We’ve helped clients aged 3 to 80, spanning diagnoses including:

Paraplegia
Quadriplegia
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
CP (Cerebral Palsy)
Brain Injury (Acquired or Traumatic, including Stroke)
FA (Friedreich’s Ataxia)
SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
FND (Functional Neurological Disorder)
&& others.

Accommodation and Transport During Your Stay

Our facilities are just minutes from the Gold Coast airport, and within easy reach of Brisbane International Airport if you’re coming from further afield. 

We’ve scoped out the best and most accessible accommodation options that will have you close to our facilities and within pushing distance of the Gold Coast’s beaches, shopping and attractions. We also have options for folks staying in Brisbane and travelling down to Ormeau for their rehab. 

Click below to download our accessible Gold Coast visitors guide to kickstart your holiday planning. It covers everything from accommodation and transfers to the best places to eat, drink, play and shop. 

Need a Little More Info?

First things first, fill out our new client intake form. From here, one of our team members will be in contact to discuss availability and start planning your visit!

The Gold Coast is blessed with sunshine all year round, with winter temps (June-August) hovering in the early 20s, and summer temps (December-February) averaging between 28 and 35 degrees celsius. 
 
If you’re after the Goldilocks time (not too hot or too cold), we recommend coming during the Gold Coast’s shoulder seasons in Autumn and Spring. You’ll likely enjoy cheaper accommodation and fewer crowds, too.
 
Regardless of when you visit, trust that our training facilities are climate-controlled, meaning you can train without fear of freezing or overheating. 

The number of sessions you do will depend on your funding and level of exercise tolerance, along with our availability at the time of booking. Some clients will opt for five two-hour sessions a week, while others may opt for two to three. Don’t forget there is the option to sprinkle in ancillary services like physiotherapy, FES and massage to break up your training routine and give your body a break. 
 
Each client is different, so get in touch and chat with our team to determine the right balance of sessions for your visit.  ENQUIRE HERE

Our facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment, including two 20m over-ground gait training tracks, multiple body weight support systems, private treatment rooms with padded tables for pressure injury prevention, specialised Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) devices, wheelchair accessible weight machines, custom-designed adapted gym equipment and fully accessible amenities.

No, you don’t need a referral to access our services. You can contact us directly and book through our website or by visiting one of our facilities.
 
However, we do request medical clearance from your doctor or specialist before beginning rehabilitation programs, which ensures we can tailor the program to suit each individual.

Before your first appointment, please supply us with relevant medical records, previous assessment reports, and information about current medications. We’ll also need a copy of your NDIS plan details or insurance information if you have funding.
 
Make sure you bring comfortable clothing that allows movement and assessment, and bring any mobility aids or assistive devices.