Good News Story Archives

Variety is the key to keeping Jenny motivated to achieve her goals

The saying ‘variety is the spice of life’ means variety makes life more interesting, which was certainly the case for participant Jenny, who was motivated by a variety of exercise locations. In fact, getting out and about kickstarted a chain of benefits including improved confidence, self-esteem, fitness and social connectivity – and it all started with her Better Rehab exercise physiologist Travis King.

Variety is the key to keeping Jenny motivated to achieve her goals Read More »

Living with MND: Matt’s story of love and support

Marketing Admin

How love, determination, an enduring sense of humour & the right support helped Matt stay connected.

Living with MND: Matt’s story of love and support Read More »

Building strength and confidence to master the stairs and more!

Marketing Admin

For participant Maddy, managing her home’s staircase with greater ease required the right exercise program to improve her strength, fitness and balance and the right clinician who could help build her confidence.

Building strength and confidence to master the stairs and more! Read More »

Helping Gia reach her goals through speech therapy

Marketing Admin

Our Clinicians never hesitate to adapt their therapy – and session location – to help participants reach their goals. For young participant Gia, speech pathologist Natalie Paull decided to move their sessions to the pool – aka Gia’s ‘happy place’ – to help her gain new and vital skills for communicating her thoughts and feelings.

Helping Gia reach her goals through speech therapy Read More »

How teamwork and tech help Paul live life his way

Marketing Admin

Ever wondered about the benefits of a multidisciplinary team, where two or more allied health professionals work together to create a more comprehensive therapy program? For participant Paul, the combined expertise of four of our clinicians – plus a little tech – is helping him achieve his big and small goals, like continuing to enjoy a milkshake at his local cafe.

How teamwork and tech help Paul live life his way Read More »

How PBS and OT helped Tim gain confidence and independence

Marketing Admin

At Better Rehab, our clinicians often work in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support to participants. So when Tim needed help to achieve his big goal – travelling to and from work on his own again – Penrith-based Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Amy-Lee and Occupational Therapist Hannah were at the ready.

How PBS and OT helped Tim gain confidence and independence Read More »

The Maroubra Matilda: kicking fitness and strength goals

Marketing Admin

Elise’s love of soccer created a fun and engaging ‘game plan’ for her Exercise Physiology sessions that had her kicking her health and wellbeing goals in no time.

The Maroubra Matilda: kicking fitness and strength goals Read More »

Driven to regain clarity of speech to promote better road safety

Marketing Admin

Although Senior Speech Pathologist Marianne knew about her participant Peter’s passion for reducing the road toll, she was wowed by his unwavering determination following multiple surgeries to return to presenting talks to create greater awareness of road safety.

Driven to regain clarity of speech to promote better road safety Read More »

Senior OT Sally Lamshed helps participants rebuild after prison

Marketing Admin

Like all our clinicians, Sally Lamshed helps people living with disabilities enjoy a better quality of life. Her participants, however, makes her role at Better Rehab unique, as they are transitioning back into the community from prisons and secure facilities across Victoria. It’s a specialty she chose not long into her career, despite being an emerging practice area which few OTs choose.

Senior OT Sally Lamshed helps participants rebuild after prison Read More »

Achieve life goals with Positive Behaviour Support

Marketing Admin

Behaviours of concern can risk the safety of the person expressing them, and the safety of others, and cause difficulties both at home and in social settings.

Achieve life goals with Positive Behaviour Support Read More »

Good News Story

Begin your journey today