For many, a routine morning workout or a weekend run is just a simple habit. But for 53 year old Scott, stepping into a regular community gym at 6am represents a profound milestone: a meaningful re-entry into his community and a return to the activities he loves. Before his life Read More →
Tania’s Story: Turning the Tide
For Tania, a 56 year old woman, life shifted in an instant back in October 2020. A brain haemorrhage and stroke left her facing global aphasia – meaning she struggled both to speak and to understand what others were saying – alongside physical challenges with her right side. In the Read More →
Unpacking Cognitive-Communication Disorders in the Community
What an incredible morning we had at our recent event, “Cognitive-Communication Disorders: Assessment & Treatment in the Community,” held in June 2025! We were thrilled by the response we received and fantastic engagement from all our participants, hosting a mix of Speech Pathologists from both the public and private sector. Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Fares’ Story: Hope Helps
At 25 years of age, Fares experienced a severe stroke which left him in a coma for 10 days. Upon waking, he wasn’t able to walk or talk. After 3 months of hospital rehab at St Vincent’s, he was back into the community and bit by bit has worked hard Read More →
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