In July 2016, Ben was aged 39 and living in Hong Kong, working as Chief Information Security & Trust Officer at the Commonwealth Bank Ben when he experienced a stroke. Prior to this, Ben held senior roles in a number of financial institutions worldwide, as well as working in roles Read More →
The scary-exciting journey of starting your Occupational Therapy career during a pandemic
We chat with Chloe & Margaret, Occupational Therapists who joined Independent Rehabilitation Services as graduates in 2020. Starting a new job is always a bit scary-exciting. When you’re a newly graduated Occupational Therapist (OT) and your first job is during a once in 100 years pandemic then your emotions are Read More →
Overcoming the challenges of delivering therapy during a pandemic
At the end of 2019, Independent Rehabilitation Services set out to develop a telehealth service, but little did they realise how essential this mode of service delivery would become.
Positivity and Determination Can Get You Everywhere: Diane’s Story
As part of her rehabilitation at IRS one of Diane’s goals was to write and publish her life story. With support of her OT Meaghan and funding from the TAC, she was able to enrol in an online creative writing course. After seeing a creative writing competition for people with Read More →
Never Giving Up: James’ Story
Like many of us, our client James has found dealing with the impacts of coronavirus a stressful time. However, not only has he been able to manage his way through the crisis but has been successful in continuing his personal development by creating a strategy that focuses on three key Read More →
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