Recently, Independent Rehabilitation Services invited Jimmy Baker, a CyberABILITY Scambassador, to share his experience with our team. Many years ago, Jimmy acquired a severe brain injury (ABI) and has since been the victim of multiple online scams. Always having a curious soul, the internet offered connection during a time of Read More →
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Michelle’s Story: The Importance of Independence
From an unlikely and catastrophic brain injury, to living a full and beautiful life. Michelle Newland’s story is one that has been shared before, but never without leaving a feeling of awe and inspiration in its wake. At the age of 19, Michelle sustained a brain injury as a result Read More →
The Holiday Period at IRS
The holiday period can be a busy time for everyone, often with added pressures and stressors thrown in the mix. We’re doing what we can to help: Our holiday hours 8.30am – 5.00pm weekdays, except for public holidays: How to get in touch Call (03) 9885 2533Email help@independent-rehab.com.au We are Read More →
Dianne’s Story: I’m Still Here
Dianne is a woman with a lot of positive energy surrounding her, a lot of gratitude for her life and a lot of hope for the future. This is not to say that Dianne’s life has been without challenges or obstacles, quite the opposite in fact, but it’s her unique Read More →
How we work collaboratively to achieve outcomes for our clients
Below are some common examples of client-directed goals. We have explored what support from a multidisciplinary – Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology – perspective might look like and the potential outcome for the client. Example 1 Client-directed goal and multidisciplinary support approach Potential Outcome The Occupational Therapist will assess Read More →
Alicia’s Story: Bonus Time
Alicia is a vivacious 38 year old woman, living an independent life, surrounded by all the things that bring her joy. She’ll tell you her main focus these days is keeping herself happy. However, this is a new perspective she gained after experiencing a stroke 3 years ago. In July Read More →
Reflecting on Student Placement
At Independent Rehabilitation Services we offer an immersive student placement program, providing as much insight as possible into the life of a community neuro clinician. We really integrate students into our team – they are assigned a dedicated supervisor, IRS email and they complete a thorough induction. Their clinical work Read More →
Our Speech Pathology team at IRS
At IRS our expertise lies in neurological Speech Pathology. What is neuro Speech Pathology, you might ask? Neuro Speech Pathology focuses on the assessment and management of communication and swallowing difficulties associated with acquired brain injuries, stroke, progressive neurological conditions and disabilities. We have extensive experience treating a wide range Read More →
Jason’s Story: Love Inspires
Jason is a young man with an acquired brain injury. A young man with goals and plans for the future, and now a fiance. Someone who has helped him through some pretty tough times. Let’s rewind to 2019, when Jason was hit by a car and sustained a traumatic brain Read More →
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