Our PURPOSE

The first yellow brick on our road was laid in 2013 when four then uni students met Isla.

Isla, like so many others of different abilities, hadn’t yet found her tribe.

A tribe where she could dance to the beat of her own drum, in her own time and to her own rhythm.

The four uni students set about creating Isla’s tribe, which over time grew, and grew, and grew, in ways no one could have imagined.

Today, we believe Active Eight (A8) is home to one of the most holistic and unique offerings for young people with disabilities in the world.

Through the combination of therapy and play, and an unrelenting passion to innovate traditional therapeutic methods to meet the needs and wants of the modern child and family.

A8’s interventions reach beyond physical, social, and emotional development aspects, touching the very heart and imagination of each of our members.

Behind the A8 vision, and each of our size therapy services and 32 weekly group programs, is a devoted and highly experienced therapist, facilitator, allies health assistant, play coach, and administration team ready to see your child activate life’s full potential!

Though the A8 story continues to be shared far and wide and our tribe continues to grow by the hour, we remain true to our beginnings, understanding that change (both personal and societal) happens one person, one dance, and one brick at a time.