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 →
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- By: Nicole Foira
- Jul 22, 2024
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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
- By: Nicole Foira
- Jun 25, 2024
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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
- By: Nicole Foira
- May 06, 2024
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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
- By: Nicole Foira
- Jan 11, 2024
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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
- By: Nicole Foira
- Dec 14, 2023
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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
- By: Nicole Foira
- Nov 22, 2023
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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 →
Corey’s Story: Kicking Personal Goals
- By: Nicole Foira
- Oct 20, 2023
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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 →
Trent’s Story: Recovery Road
- By: Nicole Foira
- Aug 15, 2023
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Meet Trent. He sustained a traumatic brain injury, as well as fractures to his neck and pelvis in a motor vehicle accident in 2020. This resulted in a range of cognitive and behavioural challenges, as well as restricted neck movement, pain and significantly reduced left arm strength. When we first Read More →
Motivational Interviewing
- By: Nicole Foira
- Jul 18, 2023
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Several of our clinicians underwent a two day workshop in Motivational Interviewing, led by the amazing Dr. Kylie McKenzie, Clinical Psychologist and Motivational Interviewing Trainer. A lot of thinking, reflecting, smiling, laughing, role playing and discussion went down over the two days. Such a productive workshop which will be extremely Read More →
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