The Spoonful Space | Education, Craft and Community for POTS, Hypermobility & Invisible Conditions

A little creativity. A little connection. A space to learn.

A little creativity. A little connection. A space to learn.

Living with POTS, hypermobility or a chronic health condition can sometimes feel isolating.

Between managing fatigue, navigating pain, pacing daily activities and balancing your energy, finding opportunities to connect with others and enjoy meaningful activities isn't always easy.

That's why we created The Spoonful Space.

The Spoonful Space is a supportive, physiotherapy and occupational therapy-led therapeutic education program, craft and wellbeing group in Adelaide, designed for people living with POTS, dysautonomia, hypermobility and other chronic or invisible illnesses.

Our sessions bring together creative activities, practical health education and meaningful social connection in a relaxed and understanding environment.

It's not about being artistic, making something perfect or keeping up with everyone else.

  • What Makes Our Classes Different?

    The Spoonful Space is more than just a craft group.

    It's a therapeutic wellbeing program combining creative activities with practical strategies from physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

    Each session provides an opportunity to participate in an accessible craft activity while exploring ways to manage symptoms, conserve energy and make everyday activities more achievable.

    Our sessions are designed to help you:

    • Explore practical strategies for managing POTS, hypermobility and chronic health conditions.

    • Learn pacing and energy conservation techniques.

    • Discover ways to adapt activities to reduce fatigue, pain and joint strain.

    • Develop confidence participating in meaningful activities.

    • Connect with others who understand life with invisible illness.

    • Enjoy relaxed, accessible crafting in a supportive environment.

  • Who Is The Spoonful Space For?

    Our therapeutic craft and wellbeing group is designed for people living with:

    • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

    • Dysautonomia and orthostatic intolerance

    • Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

    • Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)

    • Persistent pain and fibromyalgia

    • Chronic fatigue and other energy-limiting conditions

    • Other chronic or invisible illnesses that affect everyday participation

    You don't need to have any crafting experience to join.

    Whether you're looking to learn new strategies, reconnect with meaningful activities or simply spend time with people who understand, The Spoonful Space provides a welcoming place to start.

  • What Happens During a Session?

    Each 60-minute session combines a relaxed craft activity with practical therapeutic education and opportunities for social connection.

    Our Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist will run an 20 to 30 minute presentation surrounding a topic of choice. This allows you to learn practical skills and strategies to manage your symptoms.

    The next 30 to 40 minutes is about connection, community and crafting.

    Meaningful activities play an important role in wellbeing, independence and qualtiy fo life. If you are interest in crafting, we will provide practical skills to make crafting easier for you.

  • What Makes The Spoonful Space Different?

    Clinician-Led Support

    Sessions are facilitated by a qualified physiotherapist or occupational therapist, incorporating practical therapeutic strategies into creative activities.

    Designed for Invisible Illness

    We understand that symptoms fluctuate and that pain, fatigue and dizziness aren't always visible.

    Accessible Activities

    Crafts can be modified to accommodate different physical abilities, energy levels and comfort.

    Pacing Is Encouraged

    Take a break, change positions, slow down or modify an activity whenever needed.

    Meaningful, Practical Education

    Learn strategies that can extend beyond the session into your hobbies, daily routines and everyday life.

    A Supportive Community

    Connect with others who understand the challenges of living with POTS, hypermobility and chronic illness.

  • Session Information

    Location: Woodcroft Community Centre

    Duration: 60 minutes

    Format: Small-group therapeutic crafting, education and social connection

    Facilitated by: A qualified physiotherapist or occupational therapist

    Cost: $20 or $15 with concession per session.

    Suitable for: People living with POTS, dysautonomia, hypermobility and other chronic or invisible illnesses.

    Experience required: None! All crafting abilities are welcome.

FAQs

  • Not at all! Our sessions are designed for all experience levels. The focus is on participation, learning and enjoyment rather than creating a perfect finished product.

  • It's a combination of both.

    Our sessions incorporate therapeutic education and activity modification strategies delivered by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, alongside accessible crafting and opportunities for social connection.

  • Yes. We understand that prolonged sitting, fatigue and orthostatic symptoms can affect participation. Activities and positioning can be modified where practical.

  • Our clinicians can help you explore different tools, grips, positioning strategies and activity modifications to make crafting more comfortable and manageable

  • Private health insurance rebates may be available where the service meets your insurer's requirements for eligible group physiotherapy or occupational therapy treatment. Eligibility depends on your cover and the nature of the service. Please check with your health fund before attending.

  • We complete an initial onboarding process to understand your health needs, functional challenges and individual goals.

  • The Spoonful Space incorporates physiotherapy and occupational therapy strategies to support everyday function, independence and participation in meaningful activities.

    NDIS funding may be available for eligible participants where the group provides a clinically appropriate therapy intervention directly related to their disability support needs and goals.

    Eligibility depends on the participant's individual NDIS plan, the nature of the intervention and applicable NDIS funding requirements.