Specialists in Manual Handling for Childcare Centres

At The Ergonomic Physio, we specialise in manual handling training sessions for the childcare sector. 

Our manual handling training for childcare workers has been specifically designed to cater for the unique physical demands of childcare work. We take the time to learn about the specific activities that your staff perform, the specific postures that they are likely to adopt throughout the day, and any specific problems or difficulties that they themselves have identified when going about their work on a daily basis. 

We then take this information to tailor the content that we deliver and teach your staff how to move as safely and efficiently as possible, taking into account the random and unpredictable nature of young children, and provide them with the knowledge needed to help prevent manual task injuries from occurring.

To cater for the busy hours of a childcare centre, we offer before and after hours training sessions, as well as the standard business hours training.

What We Cover​
Our manual handling sessions have been tailored to the suit the specific physical demands of manual handling in childcare. 

The key points that we cover in our training sessions are:

1. An overview of anatomy and safe movement principles.
2. An explanation and demonstration of how manual handling injuries typically occur, and the different types of manual handling injuries. 
3. Education and demonstration of the 5 key high risk manual handling movements and how to perform these movements safely and efficiently.
4. Discussion with staff, and practical demonstrations, regarding the manual handling tasks that are specific to childcare work.
5. Discussion and problem solving session with staff about any manual handling tasks that they themselves have identified as being a problematic or difficult manual handling activity. 
6. Q & A opportunity for employees to ask any questions that have not yet been covered.​​

​All participants get a certificate of completion and we also provide our clients with manual handling and injury prevention posters after their training session.
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​Our Trainers' Qualifications
All of our trainers are experienced Physiotherapists who specialise in workplace injury prevention. 


Training Locations
We provide manual handling training across Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong and surrounding areas. 
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All of our manual handling training courses are done onsite at your workplace. 

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Time Required
Our manual handling training sessions can be tailored to fit your time availability. We recommended a session of between 60 - 90 minutes for maximum benefit. 

To cater for the busy and unpredictable nature of childcare centres, we offer before and after hours training sessions, as well as standard business hours. 


To Book or Get a Quote
​To book your next manual handling training session, please complete the form below or call us on (03) 9088 2003.