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 →
Occupational Therapy
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 →
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 →
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 →
Georgie’s Story: An Unexpected Gift
You might not expect aphasia or brain injury to be described as a gift, but that is exactly what Georgie calls it. Without her brain injury, resulting in aphasia, she would not be living the life she is now. Georgie is now 48 years old. Prior to her brain injury Read More →
IDPwD 2023
In celebration of International Day of People with Disabilities, we were honored to host Stephen, a long term client of ours, who shared his powerful story of living with a brain injury. His journey, filled with both challenges and wins, sheds light on the unique experiences of people with disabilities Read More →
IRS does OT Week 2023
Unity Through Community is Occupational Therapy Australia’s theme this year which completely resonates with us as community-based Occupational Therapists at IRS. Hear from our amazing OTs about their take on Unity Through Community: As a profession, we are united by community. OTs play a vital and dynamic role in helping Read More →
Corey’s Story: Kicking Personal Goals
Meet Corey. He currently lives with his Mum and Uncle and has a pet bird named Georgie. Corey works 33 hours a week, is an avid video gamer and is about to start learning to drive. These are huge achievements, as Corey’s life was turned upside down in 2019 after Read More →
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