Diversified Rehab

08/08/2025

Thought of the day … if you lived with a disability what would be the first thing you may change in your town/city ?

The way many people view disability forces those living with it to work within the limitations of a world not designed for them. Could a shift in mindset help move the dial on inclusion?

06/07/2025

When one says aims for your dreams , it turns out dreams can come true in the assistive technology world.

02/07/2025

For all the OTs out there … do you need another reason to go to a Thailand next year ?
7th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress

21/06/2025

Excellent news article talking all about the new low vision ball tracker for the AFL at Marvel stadium . Come on guys , we need someone to try this out and give a full report asap 🤩

21/06/2025

Some might say long overdue … great to see this technology slowly creeping into Australian sport , let’s keep encouraging it so everyone can have access to their favourite sports
Bravo AFL .
NRL A-Leagues Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Cricket Australia your turn 😀

20/06/2025

Have you heard about the National Assistance Card? It's now available for people with autism and people with brain injury across the country.

The card helps a person communicate their unique needs. This is useful for daily tasks, like shopping, or in emergencies.

Cardholders can list the impacts of their disability on the card. They can also add more details to the QR code by adding a written message or recorded video.

Current cardholders report that the card gives them more confidence and independence. It makes them feel more comfortable accessing services in the community.

Find out more and apply at 💻 https://ow.ly/mOVQ50WavUR

19/06/2025

Technology takes another step to help put soccer fans that are blind into the game with this magnetic moving board that shows the user where the play is in conjunction with commentary. A reminder to keep finding solutions to problems so everyone can be included … coming (hopefully) to a footy field near you soon .
AFL A-Leagues NRL

19/06/2025

Awesome to experience the very accessible Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) / Melbourne Cricket Club tour with some of our ‘Diversiforce’ members.

A brilliant tour offered by Kaye that made sure everyone had an opportunity to ask their questions and be fully involved .
Bravo MCG 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

17/06/2025

Do you receive OT or any form of allied health services from the NDIS.

We need your help to sign this petition to stop the 7 year pay freeze and also stop the reduction in travel hours … reducing travel hours will reduce access to community therapists that treat you in the home and improve the access and ease to health services. Please see link attached in below Occupational Therapy Australia video to learn more or to click the petition too.

Remember Australia is a world leader in funding access for people living with disabilities, this is now slowly being deteriorated one later at a time
Dr Monique Ryan is Diversified Rehab local MP who we hope is aware of the current situation and can be a voice fir health care workers in parliament

09/06/2025

Some days are harder than others.
Cold, wet, cloudy are all part of the deal that you cannot control and need to mentally practise and prepare for, just like an OT training/rehab program.

For runs over 60 minutes you need to start planning for how your body will interact with exercise , for how long, how well, and also how good your recovery will also be (sorry stuff and sad, or happy and able to move well).

As our Gold Coast Marathon marathon etches closer with one of our blind clients, planning is the ongoing focus in addition to extended running time . Fuel to get you started and maintain your effort must be explored, practised, and understood . Fuel will make it break you, plus will define how you recover after your training , never underestimate yiur fuel !! For training sessions we kniw that will lasted mire than 3 hours it starts with high carb /energy cereal two hours before run and a protein shake. 15 mins before starting a few sips of a energy drink and caffeine’s strip. Then every 30 minutes during training an energy gel with a sip of electrolytes with some magnesium (to help reduce cramping). Every 60 minutes a caffeineeine strip.

Once finished load up with an electrolyte recovery drink, protein shake, protein /carb meal . Not to forget get into a warm shower and dry clothing asap.

As your can see it is planning planning planning that helps make a great run and you a better runner … it is more than just the run or exercise, it s the beginning middle and end, the complete package.

And as a bonus look at ways to make each long training run different and special. For this run I was lookingking for interesting sights to enjoy and capture , enjoy the journey, enjoy bring the best runner you can be 🙂

03/06/2025

How good is this opportunity ??? To good to not take action that’s for sure.

Anyone of our clients is eligible if interested in a journalism career to apply … no excuses, you will never know if you never go

If you are an emerging content maker or journalist with disability and have a story to tell, now is your chance to work with the ABC to tell it.

02/06/2025

Long runs are long .
They build mental and physical endurance. Teach you focus, help you prepare for a lot of footsteps, show you how good or what needs to improve about your planning and run management .
Mic in the yellow shirt is our blind client who lives with Retinitis Pigmentosa and with five weeks to go this was a long practise run to help with our language, awareness of each other, and comparison of fitness .

27km knocked over quite easy however when there are a lot of bikes and other runners and walkers out this creates a few challenges to navigate around. Meal/fuel planning is now becoming our focus. Carrying an assortment of energy gels, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks, even pickle juice!! We are working in a 30 cycle to take on fuel, yes every 30 mins like clockwork we take on fuel, such planning helps you not only have enough energy for a few kms later in the run when it gets processed, but more importantly stops us from running out or scooping too low in energy.

For us, this a true team sport to get through, plus a personal adventure to ensure we are both fit enough to complete a marathon and not let the other down.

Running is one of those rare accessible sports, no matter what length you choose to run or have or goals set to. Getting out there, creating the opportunity, and running makes you a better runner. Is it time to set a running goal ?
Gold Coast Marathon City of Gold Coast
Nike Run Club Occupational Therapy Australia