About us

Expert support, built around how families actually live

Developmental Hub is the telehealth platform from Play Move Improve — built so that busy families, and those in rural and regional areas, can access the specialist support their child needs without the waitlists, the travel, or the cost of private appointments.

A note from our founder

"I have seen firsthand what it means for a family to finally get the support they have been waiting for. And I have seen what happens when they cannot access it at all."

I am Robyn, a Masters-qualified Developmental Educator and Exercise Physiologist based in Victoria, Australia. For years I have worked with families who live far from the allied health services their children need — rural families, isolated families, families who are doing everything right but simply cannot access the right support.

That is what drove me to build Developmental Hub. Together with a team of occupational therapists, early childhood and primary education teachers, and specialist practitioners, we have created something I am deeply proud of.

Today we support families across Australia and around the world — including a family I have had the privilege of working with from my home in Victoria, all the way to India. Distance is no longer a reason a child misses out.

Robyn Papworth

Founder, Developmental Hub · Play Move Improve Pty Ltd

Affordable by design

By bringing families together in small groups, we make specialist knowledge accessible at a fraction of the cost of individual therapy — without sacrificing quality or personal connection.

Vetted practitioners

Every facilitator on our platform is reviewed and approved before going live. You can trust that whoever leads your session holds the credentials, insurance, and registrations to back it up.

Community over isolation

Parenting a child with developmental needs can feel lonely. Our group format means you are learning alongside other families who truly understand what you are going through.

How it works

Browse sessions for your child's age

Every session is designed for a specific developmental stage — 0 to 2, 3 to 5, or 6 to 8 years. Filter by topic to find what is most relevant to your family right now.

Book and pay securely

Reserve your spot with a simple, secure payment via Stripe. Your card is authorised but not charged until the session reaches its minimum number of families. If it does not run, you are never charged.

Join your session live

At the scheduled time, join your live video session from any device. No downloads required. Just show up and connect with your facilitator and fellow families.

Walk away with real strategies

Every session is practical. You will leave with specific techniques you can use with your child that week — not just theory. And you can book future sessions as your family's needs evolve.

Meet our specialists

Every practitioner on Developmental Hub is vetted, qualified, and passionate about supporting families.