Recovery Station Pty Ltd in Toronto, New South Wales, Australia | Occupational therapist

Recovery Station Pty Ltd

Locality: Toronto, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 588 851

Address: 58 Victory Pde Toronto, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.recoverystation.com.au

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25.01.2022 Monday is the Labour Day public holiday - our offices will be closed on this day so our team can have a well earned long weekend. See you Tuesday!

25.01.2022 OT supervisor superstar Meagan is taking her 'supervision appointment' to a whole new level here! Our clinicians aren't stuck in a clinic or hospital all day - they are out and about every day. That also means that when OT supervisor Meagan (right), met up with OT Paige (left) for a supervision appointment, they did it in style with coffee. BUT, the best thing about this pic.....Recovery Station also knows how to be flexible when life throws a curve ball...... That gorgeous l...ittle dude in the middle had a bonus day off daycare due to a flooded facility.....not so great for mummy's work day, but mummy (Meagan) is the ultimate mulit-tasker! So he got to come along and listen to report discussions - BUT he got a hot chocolate and movie time!! Woohoo - everyone was winning! #flexibleworkplaces #cutedate See more

23.01.2022 We are celebrating #DietitiansDay by sharing our growing dietetics team! (With more announcements coming soon!) What are some of the social and functional outcomes of the services they provide for our NDIS participants? Our #DietitiansMakeADifference. ... Some of the things our team do; - Grocery List Planning - Food Budget Planning - Meal Service Organisation - Meal Planning - Cooking Lessons - Supermarket Tours - Recipe Planning - Menu Development - Pictorial Resources Caitlin & Emily = Hunter region Joanne = Central Coast Jennifer = Northern Sydney incl Northern Beaches Sonia = NW Syd incl Padstow, Parramatta & Hills Alyssa = SE Syd incl Maroubra, Miranda & Sutherland Announcing soon.....Western Sydney incl Liverpool, Narellan, Penrith & Blaxland!

23.01.2022 Today is Allied Health Professionals Day! With 8 Allied Health Professions under our roof, this is an important day to recognise. Our multi-discipline team can be celebrated together - not just 1 profession or 1 condition. Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into your job, for helping people overcome barriers and live more fulfilling lives, for your care and compassion and always going the extra mile, for your camaraderie and support, your dedication to quality... care and making such a positive difference to the communities we live in. It’s because of you that people can dream and live their best lives, because of you that they can return to activities they love; get out and about in the community; age at home; engage in work; walk with confidence; feel re-energised; communicate more clearly; learn important life skills; to improve self care; to live independently and much more. In particular we thank all allied health professionals for the work they are doing in contributing to the community’s health and wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As essential health care workers, the ongoing care they are continuing to provide the broader community by continuing to see people in their homes, our clinics and in aged care facilities, has kept some of the most vulnerable members of our communities connected, supported and healthy. #AHPsDay #strongertogether #alliedhealth

22.01.2022 Tip 5 - Looking After Your Mental Health During the Festive Season Here is tip 5 of our top 10 tips for looking after your Mental Health during the festive season: 5. Sleep Christmas parties, work stresses and holidays can significantly disrupt our usual sleep cycles. Throughout the festive season it is important to ensure you are getting adequate sleep to provide your brain and body a chance to rest and repair itself. Restful sleep is crucial for maintaining optimal mental health, so make sure you are getting your 8 hours a night!

22.01.2022 Some beautiful words & truths here...

21.01.2022 Our wonderful Team Coordinators are the smiling voices at the other end of the phone - they work closely with their clinicians to work towards our clients goals, assisting them with appointments and reports, communicating with COS, L.A.C and suppliers, funding, general correspondence - and a friendly ear when our clients need it most. Our team is growing, with the introduction of Sue, Danica, Julie and Ellie - all ready to assist you (and your clinicians) to achieve your goals.

21.01.2022 Starting the week with a good news story from our Physiotherapy team.....

19.01.2022 You never know if you don’t give it a go. Our Clinicians work hard to find the best product, solution and outcome for our clients. Two of our many amazing OT’s, Meagen and Krystele have been working hard with one of their clients, to achieve the best suitable outcome. The client requires a new wheel chair trailer, as her way of getting her current equipment into the community, and the only way to find the best fit is to undertake a trial ... Through connections with suppliers, a trial was able to be organised at her home to ensure the proposed equipment is going to work for her. In this instance, the particular trailer pictured, known as the Bruno Chariot, was not the best fit for the client, but with the options of a trial being available, the clinicians and the clients are able to make the right decision. Choosing the right equipment is not an easy decision and with so many important factors to take on board, the opportunity to be able to do this helps make that decision just a little bit easier. We can’t wait to see what option you have decided to go with. Keep up the great work Meagen and Krystele!

18.01.2022 Tip 2 - Looking After Your Mental Health During the Festive Season Here is tip 2 of our top 10 tips for looking after your Mental Health during the festive season: 2. Eat Well With constant Christmas parties coming up, it can be very easy to overeat. Poor nutrition can significantly impact your mental health. While navigating the Christmas party season, continue to ensure you consume a healthy, well balanced diet and your body will thank you for it!

17.01.2022 Today I wanted to thank all of the hard working allied health professionals dedicated to caring for all aspects of our health and well-being. 2020 has been a d...ifficult year for everyone working in our hospitals. The contribution of Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Diversional Therapists and that of all allied health professionals are essential to our health care system, not just during the pandemic but every day. Thank you all for your skills, expertise and care. HSU National HSU NSW

17.01.2022 We are very excited to welcome Sonia to our Sydney dietetics team. Sonia has experience in Adolescent Eating Disorders, Enteral Nutrition as well as Diabetes and heart disease management. Her achievements also include being published in a number of peer reviewed journals. Sonia’s other interests and experience include weight loss, pre-diabetes, diabetes (T1DM, T2DM and GDM), PCOS, renal disease, IBS, bone health, hypertension and heart disease, healthy eating for mental healt...h conditions and COPD. She has a range of experience working with various patient population groups, including patients with chronic disease. Sonia uses her knowledge and expertise and practical nutrition skills to help make a positive difference for her clients. See more

16.01.2022 This October, during Mental Health Month, we’re putting One Foot Forward for mental health. It’s our opportunity to show those living with mental illness that they’re not alone. Together, we’re walking in solidarity for people in Australia living with mental illness. Thank you to some of our wonderful Recovery Station team members for their effort in clocking up the KM's on the long weekend. ... We look forward to seeing everyone's progression throughout the month. #onefootforward

16.01.2022 A fun morning out with Team Recovery Station at Warners Bay. Walking for a good cause, to raise funds for mental health this month. Plus we get to enjoy each other’s company and get fit. Go team! Check out our progress here- https://www.onefootforward.org.au/fundr/teamrecoverystation

16.01.2022 Recovery Station has recently introduced a Head of Discipline roles within our clinical teams. The Head of Discipline role will assist in providing our clinical teams with: A high level of clinical support, supervision and guidance when managing complex and challenging cases. Ensuring maintenance of high quality of care for Recovery Stations clients. Improving our quality assurance procedures within the company for best outcomes for all parties. Assist in the continue...d growth and professional development of the clinicians within their discipline as part of the ongoing CPD program. The team consists of: Mental Health Occupational Therapy Head of Discipline - Erin Ashworth Erin has been working as an Occupational Therapist for 15 years and has been part of the Recovery Station team for nearly four years. Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Head of Discipline Janelle Murdoch Janelle has been working as a Physiotherapist for 26 years and has been part of the Recovery Station team for two and a half years. Speech Pathology and Dietetics Head of Discipline Dr Nicole Byrne Nicole has been working as a Speech Pathologist for 28 years and has been part of the Recovery Station team for two and a half years. Erin, Janelle and Nicole all bring a wealth of knowledge to our team and have a wide and varied experience across the disability and aged care sector. We are so excited to have them in these new roles to support and assist our ever-growing team. Congratulations!!

15.01.2022 Saturday 14th November is World's Diabetes Day. Our wonderful team of Dietitians and Exercise Physiologists work with our clients to educate and provide solutions to manage their diabetes. Caitlin, our Senior Dietitian and Clinical Supervisor has provided the below suggestions: ... Eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and enjoying regular physical activity can assist in reducing your risk of developing diabetes. A healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management as it can help to control blood glucose (sugar) levels and achieve a healthy weight. Good diabetes management can help reduce the risk of complications such as: Heart disease, Kidney disease, Stroke, Eye problems, Foot problems and Circulation problems. It is important that any dietary advice is tailored to your individual needs by a Dietitian. Tips to manage diabetes include: 1) Dietary fat: Both the type, and amount of fat we eat is important. Reduce the amount of foods containing saturated fats in your diet and replace with sources of unsaturated fats 2) Fibre: increase the amount of fibre eaten each day. Soluble fibre (found in foods such as beans, fruit and oats) may help to control blood glucose levels. Try to choose high fibre breads and cereals, fruit and vegetables each day. 3) Carbohydrate: The carbohydrate-containing foods that provide the best blood glucose level control are those that are slowly digested and absorbed into the blood stream. These are foods with a low glycaemic index (GI). 4) Ensure regular meals each day. Skipping meals can affect blood glucose levels and leave you feeling unwell. 5) Keep active: Regular physical activity is important in managing diabetes. Try to be active each day as this can assist with blood glucose control. If you would like to discuss your needs with Diabetes please contact our Referrals Team - [email protected]

14.01.2022 Introducing our newest Exercise Physiologist, Rochelle. Rochelle has been working in a variety of roles as an Exercise Physiologist since graduating from Charles Sturt University in 2012. Rochelle holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology and is an accredited member of Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Rochelle has been working as an EP in private practice through Newcastle and the Central Coast, hospital in-patient and out-patient services, communi...ty health, and as a Strength and Conditioning coach for junior and senior Netball teams on the Central Coast. This has allowed her to develop her skill base as an EP to promote, educate and guide individuals to manage their chronic disease or disability through individualised exercise prescription. Rochelle is extremely passionate about helping her clients to achieve their health and fitness goals. She understands that one size does not fit all and will work with you to ensure your exercise program is suitable and realistic in order for you to achieve your goals. See more

13.01.2022 Yesterday we shared the news about our expanding Allied Health Assistant team. Today we are sharing a reference for professionals to refer as part of their considerations around the use of AHA's - specifically in the area of Speech Pathology. Our Senior Speech Pathologist Dr Nik Byrne, co-authored the following article which has now been published.... O'Brien, Mitchell, Byrne (2020) What value can allied health assistants bring to speech-language pathology practice? Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech Language Pathology, 22(1), 29-33 Dr Nik Byrne supervises our lovely AHA Kirra as part of therapy delivery for a number of Recovery Station clients.

12.01.2022 ABC Newcastle has called out for some stories from those of you who are living with a disability. Given we have supported so many wonderful people for over 15years, we know there are many many stories. Are you interested in sharing yours?

11.01.2022 Electric recliner chair trials at Newcastle Mobility recently! These 2 beautiful Occupational Therapists have been with Recovery Station for over 12yrs (*edit/correction...17 amazing years - see below comments ) combined....and they look like they are still enjoying themselves a bit too much!! Over the coming weeks, we are looking forward to sharing more about the huge numbers of ways that OTs can help people's quality and enjoyment of life! #occupationaltherapy #NDIS #NDISProvider

10.01.2022 Recovery Station is taking training to a whole new level Actually. It’s Skye our Team Coordinator and her daughter doing all of the training This is Skye, who is currently being a puppy carer for Yo-yo who is a Guide Dog in training!... Becoming a guide dog trainer is a huge responsibility and Skye is well and truly up for the role. Skye is fortunate enough to be able to train Yo-Yo whilst still being able to attend to her normal work role as a Team Coordinator here at Recovery Station. Yo-Yo does get plenty of downtime at home, but while at work, it is important for Yo-Yo to stick to a strict routine. Skye has provided the Team at Recovery Station with a set of rules for us to stick to like when Yo-Yo has his orange Guide Dog coat on, it is important for us to not interact with him as he is in ‘working mode’. ‘and boy is she strict’not even a sneaky pat is allowed. But all jokes aside, turning a cute pup into a fully working Guide Dog involves a remarkable process. The selected puppies undergo an intensive five-month program with a guide Dog Instructor to learn the complex skills required for their new job and Skye is doing an amazing job with Yo-Yo. The Recovery Station team are happy to support initiatives like these so others have a guide dog to help them achieve their goals. You are both doing a great job and Yo-Yo will be a great companion and leader for someone special. Welcoming Yo-yo to the Recovery Station Team and keep up the great work!

10.01.2022 We are excited to welcome Annette to our Sydney Occupational Therapist team. Annette is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who strives to provide professional and compassionate care to help enrich the lives of those she works with. Her key interests include neurological rehabilitation, activities of daily living training and complex equipment prescriptions. She is experienced working with a range of providers including NDIS, ENABLE, DVA and private health insurance. Annette is dedicated to attending regular courses and seminars to keep up to date with the latest evidence-based practices and learning new ways to help her clients achieve their full potential. Annette enjoys meeting new people and working within a company who share her passion to provide optimal, patient-centred care.

09.01.2022 Christmas time is near, and we are finding ourselves indulging in more food than normal. There are many healthier recipes options available, but it doesn’t have to be all unhealthy, and it doesn’t have to take hours to prepare. Here is a quick, easy, no-bake date-nut balls recipe to hit the spot during the festive season. Date Bran Jingle Balls... Ingredients: 2 cups brans flakes cereal cup whole pitted dates cup pecans, toasted 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons brandy, orange liqueur or orange juice cup finely chopped nuts, date sugar, coconut or toasted wheat germ Directions: Step 1 Place cereal, dates and pecans in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add honey, cream cheese and brandy (or orange liqueur or orange juice) and pulse until a stiff dough forms. Step 2 Scoop tablespoon-size portions and shape with greased hands into balls. Roll each ball in chopped nuts (or date sugar or coconut or wheat germ). Place on wax paper. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or storing. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container, separating balls with layers of wax paper, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. http://www.eatingwell.com/re/249563/date-bran-jingle-balls/

08.01.2022 #ShareYouCare #nationalcarersweek Over 2.6 million Australians provide unpaid care to support a family member or friend with disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, alcohol, or other drug issue or who are aged. Take time this week to think about and thank the many carers across Australia who selflessly care for loved ones with disability.... Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail anyone at any time can become a carer. National Carers Week is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.

04.01.2022 Tip 3 - Looking After Your Mental Health During the Festive Season Here is tip 3 of our top 10 tips for looking after your Mental Health during the festive season: 3. Be mindful of your Alcohol intake Don’t let the ‘silly season’ get the better of you!! Watch your alcohol intake and be mindful of how much alcohol you are consuming remember moderation is key!

03.01.2022 We give thanks to the men, women and animals who served our country with great strength, courage and pride. "On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. With their armies retreating and close to collapse, German leaders signed an Armistice, bringing to an end the First World War. From the summer of 1918, the five divisions of the Australian Corps had been at the forefront of the allied advance to victory. Beginning wi...th their stunning success at the battle of Hamel in July, they helped to turn the tide of the war at Amiens in August, followed by the capture of Mont St Quentin and Pèronne, and the breaching of German defences at the Hindenburg Line in September. By early October the exhausted Australians were withdrawn from battle. They had achieved a fighting reputation out of proportion to their numbers, but victory had come at a heavy cost. They suffered almost 48,000 casualties during 1918, including more than 12,000 dead. In the four years of the war more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas, and more than 60,000 of them had died. The social effects of these losses cast a long shadow over the postwar decades". excerpt from the Australian War Memorial https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance-day

01.01.2022 Tip 4 - Looking After Your Mental Health During the Festive Season Here is tip 4 of our top 10 tips for looking after your Mental Health during the festive season: 4. Keep Active Being physically active can enhance your mood, reduce stress and anxiety and increase self-esteem. Keeping active throughout the festive season will help to maintain both your physical and mental wellbeing.

01.01.2022 Tip 6 - Looking After Your Mental Health During the Festive Season Here is tip 6 of our top 10 tips for looking after your Mental Health during the festive season: 6. Keep in Touch Having close and supportive friendships is crucial for optimal mental health. Use the festive season as an excuse to connect or reconnect with friends and family.