Independent Rehabilitation Services

Independent Rehabilitation Services We provide support exclusively to adults with acquired neurological conditions. Building independence for life. We are here to help.

We are a multidisciplinary specialist allied health service dedicated to maximising independence & participation in your community, servicing all of metro Melbourne. Specialising in neurological, general rehabilitation and the disability sector, we work with a diverse range of conditions and complex needs to support our clients to realise their goals & their potential. Our experienced clinicians have provided person-centred neurological and general rehabilitation Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology to adults and adolescents in their homes across metropolitan and outer Melbourne since 1999. Visit our website or call our friendly staff on 03 9885 2533. TERMS OF USE AND DISCLAIMER:
This page is for the purposes of education, awareness and to bring together people living with an ABI and other neurological disorders (including their caregivers, family members, and friends). The IRS page intends to communicate the work we do with the community, it is a platform for sharing stories, knowledge, ideas and engaging in respectful dialogue that supports one another. Independent Rehabilitation Services does not endorse posts and comments made by users on Facebook. We reserve the right to withdraw, suspend, delete any person and/or posts or comments that are disrespectful, offensive, obscene, defamatory, harassing, threatening, discriminatory, intimidating or display other inappropriate behaviours.

We are currently looking for ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐—ง๐˜€ to join our growing team supporting clients in ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต-๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ฟ...
12/10/2025

We are currently looking for ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐—ง๐˜€ to join our growing team supporting clients in ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต-๐—˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐˜€!

We have IRS hubs in Carnegie and Werribee so that you can enjoy that all-important contact with your colleagues, while not having to stray too far from home.

At IRS, we're leaders in community Neurological Allied Health (we've been doing it since 1999) and there are a few reasons why you might just ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ต with us

โญ Our unique family-like culture
โญ Genuine ongoing support, no matter what stage of your career
โญ Wellbeing and mental health focus
โญ Work-life balance where you are in control of your schedule
โญ Flexibility and autonomy as a community clinician
โญ Our bright & buzzy doggo-friendly offices
โญ Social activities with genuine workmates
โญ Benefits beyond your annual salary

If any of this sounds aligned with you, please reach out to find out more.
๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ž ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—•๐—œ๐—ข ๐—จ๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—–๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—๐—ข๐—• ๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ

We look forward to hearing from you!

Together, let's raise awareness for mental health issues around the world on World Mental Health Day 2025. The theme, ๐—–๐—ผ...
09/10/2025

Together, let's raise awareness for mental health issues around the world on World Mental Health Day 2025.

The theme, ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† is very dear to our hearts as community clinicians. We believe connection, participation and independence in the community is vital to our clients' wellbeing. We get it.

So let's all have those conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, reach out for support โ€“ and connect with our communities.

  for World CP Day | 6 OctThere are 50 million people worldwide that live with cerebral palsy. World CP Day recognises a...
05/10/2025

for World CP Day | 6 Oct

There are 50 million people worldwide that live with cerebral palsy. World CP Day recognises and celebrates the achievements of the CP community. Together, we must all advocate, challenge barriers and push for a more accessible, inclusive world.

Everybody with cerebral palsy is unique, jump on the https://bit.ly/4nyKHgp website to read the inspiring stories that unite people worldwide โœŠ

It's  !We encourage you today, and ANY day to check in on someone you care about and ask, 'are you OK?' ๐Ÿ’™  Yesterday's W...
11/09/2025

It's !

We encourage you today, and ANY day to check in on someone you care about and ask, 'are you OK?' ๐Ÿ’™

Yesterday's Wednesday Lunch acknowledged R U OK? Day with a fab presentation on mental health, including some great tips on looking after yourself and how to be the Head Chef of your Wellness Kitchen!

๐—˜๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ: Quick pick me ups like grabbing a cuppa, a pet cuddle ๐Ÿถ
๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป: A heartier filler, like reading a book, watching a 'feel good' show, going for a walk๐Ÿšถ
๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜: Takes longer to develop but needed regularly! Healthy eating/drinking, screen, movement and sleep habits ๐Ÿ˜ด
๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€: Extra planning needed, but really pack a punch! Date night, book a course, plan a holiday โœˆ๏ธ

What's on your menu for ?

Independent Rehabilitation Services is 2๏ธโƒฃ6๏ธโƒฃ years old today!The years keep on rolling by, but this time is a good oppo...
10/09/2025

Independent Rehabilitation Services is 2๏ธโƒฃ6๏ธโƒฃ years old today!

The years keep on rolling by, but this time is a good opportunity to reflect on all the amazing work our clinicians do with our clients in the community.

Big congratulations to our entire IRS Fam ๐Ÿฅ‚

๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ง ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ!The theme for this year explores the role of physiotherapy and physical activity for ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ...
07/09/2025

๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ง ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ!

The theme for this year explores the role of physiotherapy and physical activity for ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ with the ultimate goal of preventing frailty and falls.

Our population is ageing at a faster rate than at any point in history, so it's imperative that people have access to physiotherapists who can create individualised programmes addressing strength, balance, flexibility and coordination.

Our team got together to celebrate, in advance of World PT Day, by showcasing a range of balance tests, which our physios typically use with their clients. We all got some great insight and enjoyed a bit of friendly competition across the challenges! Have a quick peek at what we got up to โžก๏ธ

Today we're raising awareness of spinal injuries on World Spinal Cord Injury Day ๐ŸฉปThis year's theme Fall Prevention, Spi...
05/09/2025

Today we're raising awareness of spinal injuries on World Spinal Cord Injury Day ๐Ÿฉป

This year's theme Fall Prevention, Spinal Cord Protection, shines a spotlight on one of the most critical yet preventable risks for people living with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI). More than 20,000 Australians live with a spinal cord injury, with one new injury every day.

We're committed to creating a safer community through public awareness, safer environments, and empowering people with the knowledge and tools they need to manage risk. Join us in supporting new research and innovation to protect spinal cord health for all.


We are currently looking for a superstar OT to join our growing team in the West!At IRS, we're leaders in community Neur...
02/09/2025

We are currently looking for a superstar OT to join our growing team in the West!

At IRS, we're leaders in community Neurological Allied Health (we've been doing it since 1999) and there are a few reasons why you might just Find Your Fit with us

โญ Our unique family-like culture
โญ Genuine ongoing support, no matter what stage of your career
โญ Wellbeing and mental health focus
โญ Work-life balance where you are in control of your schedule
โญ Flexibility and autonomy as a community clinician
โญ Our bright & buzzy doggo-friendly offices
โญ Social activities with genuine workmates
โญ Benefits beyond your annual salary

If any of this sounds aligned with you, please reach out to find out more.
๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ž ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—•๐—œ๐—ข ๐—จ๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—–๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—๐—ข๐—• ๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ

We look forward to hearing from you!

What's better than celebrating one ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜†? Celebrating THREE at once!Earlier this month, we threw a par...
28/08/2025

What's better than celebrating one ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜†? Celebrating THREE at once!

Earlier this month, we threw a party for Mel (Senior Occupational Therapist), Libby (Senior Physiotherapist) and Nat (Director of Operations) at Bomba. Such a fun night for the whole team to celebrate these three amazing people and the milestone of 20 years at IRS.

Biggest congratulations to you Mel, Libby & Nat ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘

Itโ€™s Speech Pathology Week! This year's theme is Impact Through Communication. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Shout out to Speech Pathologists, your...
25/08/2025

Itโ€™s Speech Pathology Week! This year's theme is Impact Through Communication. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

Shout out to Speech Pathologists, your work is more than therapy, you have such a big impact on the 1.2 million people who need support with communication, helping to restore their identity, independence, and connection.

Let's Celebrate Speechies!! ๐Ÿ‘

Libby, Amy & Shona taking on Spartan Melbourne! ๐Ÿ’ช Libby, Senior Physio and Amy & Shona, Senior OT's took on the challeng...
19/08/2025

Libby, Amy & Shona taking on Spartan Melbourne! ๐Ÿ’ช

Libby, Senior Physio and Amy & Shona, Senior OT's took on the challenging Spartan obstacle course. Mud, water, walls, barbed wire and worse!

Inspiring stuff. Awesome effort! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

15/08/2025

A win for Harry! ๐Ÿ‘

Following a brain injury in April, Harry's goal was to increase his mobility. He's been using a power wheelchair, and since getting his new forearm walker in July, he has successfully reached a new milestone: walking up to 30 meters.

We're so happy to see Harry's progress.

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239 Koornang Road
Murrumbeena, VIC
3163

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61398852533

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IRS

We are a multidisciplinary specialist allied health service dedicated to maximising independence & participation in your community, servicing all of metro Melbourne. Specialising in neurological, general rehabilitation and the disability sector, we work with a diverse range of conditions and complex needs to support our clients to realise their goals & their potential. Our experienced clinicians have provided person-centred neurological and general rehabilitation Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology to adults and adolescents in their homes across metropolitan and outer Melbourne since 1999. We are here to help.

Our values:

We do what we say we do, with professionalism and honesty

We build on our existing skills to achieve the highest quality outcomes