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Back to basics: 5 things you should know about occupational therapy

You may have heard people talk about occupational therapy (OT), or maybe someone has even recommended you see an occupational…

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Assistive Technology, Independence and Inclusion

What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology (AT) can constitute an integral part of the support framework that helps people living…

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Home Modifications Increase Independence and Improve Quality of Life

A new perspective on caregiving The importance of home modifications for people living with a disability lies in the potential…

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SMART Rehab

Do you know the SMART approach to rehab? SMART goals is an evidence-based goal setting practice used by many health…

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Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day – Occupational Therapy What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of…

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About Allied Health

What do Allied Health Professionals Do? Allied Health Professionals generally include the following disciplines: Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Speech Pathology Dietetics…

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Depression

Taking time for mental health during Mental Health Week Depression and looking after our health Queensland Mental Health Week (5-13th…

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Amputation

Amputation Awareness and Treatment Did you know: Someone will undergo an amputation every 30 minutes in Australia. Losing a limb…

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Fragile X Syndrome

Inherited Conditions with Fragile X Gene Fragile X-associated Disorders are a term given to a range of inherited conditions that…

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Spine injuries

Spinal Cord Injury and Assistive Technology Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can have a significant impact on a…

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Spine injuries

Spinal cord injury A spinal cord injury (SCI) is caused from damage to the spinal cord which results in a…

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Stroke Rehab

Upper Limb Rehab After Strokes How can the upper limb be affected by a stroke? Everyone’s experience of stroke is…

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Understanding stroke could save your life

Stroke Effects and Recovery What is a stroke caused by? A stroke is a medical condition caused by the disruption…

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Autism

What is Autism? Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnosis that refers to a broad range of symptoms…

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Managing Cancer

Why cancer research is so important The latest statistics from the Australian Cancer Council report over 140,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed…

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Autoimmune diseases

Parkinson’s Disease Did you know… Someone in Australia is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every 47 minutes. Over 70,000 Australians have…

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Sleep Awareness

When is sleep awareness week? August 5th – 11th is the Australian Sleep Health Foundation Sleep Awareness Week for 2019. …

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth

What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) is used to describe a range of various inherited genetic disorders that affect…

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