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An Occupational Therapy student project has found a strong need for more allied health services in Heathcote. Ella Fitzpatrick, Meisha Dedman and Lucy McCracken-Bell surveyed health professionals and local residents, and liaised with Heathcote Health management, for their final-year project, presented at this week’s annual OT student conference. “We believe we have completed some very... Continue Reading →
We check in with Hannah Brady for Occupational Therapy Week to see how our graduate OT alumna is going post-uni. Since finishing her Bendigo course last year, Hannah has been employed in Bendigo Health’s Grade 1 Rotational Program, which supports OTs to obtain clinical experience, skills and knowledge in a range of areas across the... Continue Reading →
Did you know allied health professionals make up the second largest workforce in Australia’s healthcare system after nurses? And they perform an important role in the recovery of people with COVID-19. La Trobe Rural Health School Associate Professor Carol McKinstry says with one in 10 of those with Long COVID expected to have symptoms for... Continue Reading →
Occupational Therapy lecturer Dr Nastaran Doroud brings a unique perspective to her Bendigo classes, and not just because of her international experience, although that’s a benefit, too. Nastaran’s PhD research into considering people’s everyday lives and their stories of resilience and recovery in mental illness informs her values and teaching. It all began when she... Continue Reading →
Do you remember what you were doing on March 23, 2020? That’s the day COVID-19 restrictions came into play in Australia. One La Trobe graduate, however, has extra reason to mark the date. As the country went into lock down, Kye Pearce began her career as an occupational therapist at disability support service Everyday Independence... Continue Reading →
A snap decision on the eve of enrolment has paid off well for occupational therapy student Harley Hayes. Last week Harley was recognised at the Bendigo Campus’ annual prize ceremony with the Lynne Cooper Bendigo Regional Occupational Therapy Award for outstanding academic and professional placement achievement. The fourth-year student enrolled in occupational therapy directly after... Continue Reading →
Of all the things they’ve learnt at La Trobe, occupational therapy students Caitlin Hancock, Emma Tindill and Rebecca Young never thought iMovie would be one of them. But the trio can now add ‘filmmaker’ to their resumes. The Bendigo students have worked with Mount Alexander Shire health services to create a 30-minute film as part... Continue Reading →
There’s an old saying, if you want something done, give it to a busy person. Amy Whitten is your woman. The Masters of Occupational Therapy student is in her fourth and final year at La Trobe. And she’s just teamed up with a couple of local mums to open their own business. BEAM Bendigo is a... Continue Reading →
Occupational therapy lecturer Nerida Hyett is completing a PhD based on community health and innovation through OT. She was asked to contribute her story for the book Celebrating Bendigo Women, which was launched last month. Here, we re-publish an extract of Nerida's story. It's an inspiring account of a Bendigo person, working hard to improve the community... Continue Reading →
We love this photograph of Tarlee Thompson, 4000 metres above sea level, on top of Volcano Acatenango, Guatemala. On top of the world. All those thoughts it conjures about expanding your horizons, they’re pretty well spot on, too. Since Tarlee graduated from the Bendigo campus with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters Occupational Therapy... Continue Reading →
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