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Understanding Wellness and Re-Enablement Models in the Context of Support At Home

As Australia’s aged care system evolves, Support at Home is emerging as a key program designed to improve the way…

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The Power of 10

From early beginnings underneath a small 3-bedroom house in Buderim to the lovely spacious clinic space designed for clinicians and…

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The Importance of Teamwork in Allied Health

In the realm of healthcare, teamwork is not just beneficial—it is essential. This is especially true in allied health, where…

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Speech Pathology: Making Communication Effective

Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, yet many individuals face challenges that hinder their ability to communicate effectively.…

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Autism and the Importance of Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

Understanding Neurodiversity In recent years, the neurodiversity movement has gained prominence. Coined by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in the 1990s,…

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Exercise Physiology AND Physiotherapy

“Alone we can do so little but together we can achieve so much” Exercise physiology and physiotherapy within disability and…

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5 Myths about Exercise Physiologists

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP’s) are university-qualified allied health professionals who design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective physical interventions for…

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The importance of maintaining physiotherapy services during COVID-19

Physiotherapy has long played an important role in maximising independence and optimising mobility. At the beginning of the pandemic, leading…

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Planning an inclusive Christmas event – 4 important considerations

Hosting an inclusive Christmas means recognising that everyone experiences Christmas differently. Every year the festive season can bring feelings of…

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Disability and social inclusion

This Friday December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD). IDPwD is observed annually by the United Nations…

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NDIS capacity building for inclusion, participation and independence

This week (Monday 25th October to Sunday 31st October) is OT Week 2021, and this year’s theme is participation, inclusion,…

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Is telehealth right for me?

The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled telehealth into public awareness as health professionals try to navigate travel restrictions and lockdowns while…

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Managing chronic pain

Most, if not all, of us will experience periods of physical pain throughout our lives. Nerves carry signals from our…

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The benefits of working in a multidisciplinary allied health team

A multidisciplinary team (MDT) is a group of professionals from different disciplines collaborating in the delivery of comprehensive patient care…

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Working together for better therapy outcomes: A multi-disciplinary approach

One NDIS plan, many NDIS service providers As an NDIS participant, you may have received funding for multiple services as…

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NDIS registered provider: Why it matters

Choosing an NDIS registered provider and why it matters Many NDIS participants do not realise that not all service providers…

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Why good NDIS reporting is critical for success

Quality matters when it comes to NDIS reporting The quality of an NDIS report can determine whether or not NDIS…

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Parkinson’s: Causes, symptoms and management

What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that recent research suggests affects over 100,000 Australians. Parkinson’s presents through…

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