Allied Health Podcast

Dec 11 2023 8
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The Allied Health Podcast is a series dedicated to Allied Health Professionals that explores all things allied health from industry insights, the latest clinical trends, assistive technology, career pathways, recruitment,  and so much more.  Danielle Weedon, Physiotherapist and Clare Jones, Occupational Therapist share their inside knowledge gained from over 20 years' experience in health. Whether you're an early career or an experienced health professional join Clare, Danielle and their guests as their share their expertise and passion.

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S3E12: Power Diary – Practice Management Software loved by Allied Health Practices

Dec 11 2023 28 mins  
Episode 12 is brought to you by Power Diary. Danielle Weedon (B Physio) and Clare Jones (B Occ Thy) are joined by Damien Adler, registered Psychologist, private practice owner and developer of Power Diary. After experiencing the challenges of establishing, operating, and working in a private practice first hand, Damien saw a need for management software specifically designed for he

S3E11: Demand for Occupational Therapists and OT Australia's Workforce Development Project with Sarah Jones, Professional Practice Advisor

Dec 07 2023 19 mins  
In Episode 11, Clare Jones (B Occ Thy) and Danielle Weedon (B. Physio) talk to Sarah Jones, Professional Practice Advisor at OT Australia. OT Australia recently rolled out the Workforce Development Project. With high demand for Occupational Therapists nationally, the project will deliver a plan focusing on the ways OT Australia can support the Occupational Therapy workforce both no

S3E10: Tender Loving Cuisine – Quality Home-delivered Meals Made Easy

Nov 15 2023 28 mins  
Episode 10 is brought to you by Tender Loving Cuisine (TLC), a quality home-delivered meal service. CEO Jack Barker and Maureen Lumello join us to discuss the benefits of a quality home-delivered meal service, particularly for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home Care Package (HCP) participants. Jack Barker started TLC in

S3E9: Working as a Locum Speech Pathologist in the UK with Cassie Rossow

Nov 08 2023 27 mins  
In Episode 9, Clare Jones talks to Cassie Rossow, an experienced Speech Pathologist who is currently working as a locum in the UK. Cassie is also host of the podcast series Diary of a New Grad Speechie. Cassie shares her firsthand experience of living and working in the UK including gaining registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), applying for the Youth Mob

S3E8: Allied Health Awards - How to Nominate an Exceptional Allied Health Professional

Oct 30 2023 16 mins  
Episode 8 is brought to you by the Allied Health Awards. Danielle and Clare are joined by Sarena Jones, Occupational Therapist and Director of Allied Health Support, a supervisor and mentor, and Founder of the Allied Health Awards. We cover how the awards came about, looking forward to the 2024 awards at the Gold Coast, the nomination process, and the importance of these awards for

S3E7: MediRecruit Talks Graduate Recruitment Trends and Commonly Asked Questions

Oct 23 2023 29 mins  
In Episode 7, we sit down with the team at MediRecruit to discuss Allied Health recruitment for graduate therapists. With demand at an all-time high, it's an exciting time for grad therapists with plenty of employment opportunities across most areas of practice. As expert health recruiters we’ll be discussing the current Allied Health job market for grads and the questions we’r

S3E6: Ky Wynne, Physiotherapist on Burnout in the Physiotherapy Profession

Oct 10 2023 39 mins  
In Episode 6, Danielle Weedon (B. Physio) and Eleanor Dwyer (B. Sc, DPT) catch up with Ky Wynne, Physiotherapist and Exercise Scientist who has a special interest, and personal experience, in burnout in the Physiotherapy profession. ‘Burnout in physiotherapy is an increasingly prevalent issue, affecting physical and mental health, career satisfaction, and contributing to a high

S3E5: Trivida, A World First Detachable Wheelchair Wheel

Sep 11 2023 24 mins  
Episode 5 is brought to you by Trivida, a ground-breaking invention aiming to improve the daily mobility of wheelchair users, benefiting users, carers and healthcare workers. Trivida is a world first detachable wheelchair wheel, which enables easier and obstacle-free transfers and promotes greater mobility in day-to-day life. Clare and Danielle talk with Ryan Butler and Jennifer Ir

S3E4: Julia Kiefer, Occupational Therapist, Talks about Working as a Locum in the UK

Mar 13 2023 28 mins  
Episode 4 is brought to you by MediRecruit, a specialist career and recruitment advisory service for allied health professionals throughout Australia, the UK and New Zealand. In this episode, directors Danielle Weedon (B. Physio) and Clare Jones (B Occ Thy) interview Julia Kiefer an OT who graduated in 2018 from La Trobe University and worked in a variety of clinical settings in Au

S3E3: Bloom Healthcare, Sam Smith and Sadhana Gounden Talk Psychology Services in the NDIS

Mar 02 2023 16 mins  
Episode 3 is brought to you by Bloom Healthcare, a progressive, client-centric provider of choice that exists to improve the lives of those with disability through delivering quality healthcare. Sam Smith, Managing Director, and Sadhana Gounden, National Clinical Manager Psychology, talk about the NDIS, Psychological services and their passion for providing client-centric allied he