Centre of Movement in Rotorua is a therapy centre for children of all ages and abilities, at 57 Pererika Street in Victoria. It offers paediatric physiotherapy, occupational therapy and exercise physiology, and its intensive therapy blocks are built on a research-backed model that the centre says helps children gain movement, independence and confidence. The centre supports children with a wide range of needs, including genetic conditions, motor skills, sensory processing, balance, strength and children before and after surgery. Its Rotorua clinic is one of two, with a second in Christchurch, and the centre says it has ACC-registered practitioners who can help eligible families access support through ACC.
The website says the centre was founded on the belief that children with disabilities can do far more than most people expect, and it began in Australia before coming to Aotearoa. For families travelling from further afield, the centre runs an equipment library, with showering, bathing and daily living supports available on arrival. Families start by completing the centre's intake form on its website.