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Have you noticed that despite providing tools, equipment, strategies, while having medical endorsement and demonstration of functional capacity, some people still find it really difficult to return to work? I’ve been thinking about this long … read more

Have you heard yourself expressing just how tired you are – once, twice, maybe 3 times a week? Fatigue is turning up everywhere – not just in recovery.  I’m hearing people express just how tired … read more

Fear is one of the greatest drivers in recovery and helping people to return to work.   Not only are our clients often scared of pain or emotional distress, we often hear other fears relating to Not … read more

Last week, I published a blog post titled, ‘When exercise hurts – a personal experience’. Lots of awesome discussion came about on social media from this, and it prompted me to think about movement in … read more

5 years ago, I was trail running for 2 hours at a time twice a week along the fire trails in the Blue Mountains National park. This was a massive achievement as I had never been … read more

Welcome to 2019.  Yes, it is here, and it’s quite possibly larger than life right now. PurpleCo HQ has been buzzing for the last week getting ready for the start of the work year and … read more

Consultant Rehabilitation Counsellor Kylie Warry and I had the pleasure of being able to contribute to the 2018 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit. This Summit is the Brain Child of Denise Stewart.   Denise is … read more

Living with post cancer fatigue is hard.  It’s confusing, and for many people they describe feeling as though they are failing. There are many ways that people have found to help them manage their energy … read more

Estimates from the World Health Organization suggest that there are currently 1.3M Australian’s living with a depressive disorder, placing Australia as one of the most “depressed” nations in the western world. [1] Beyond Blue advised … read more

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been exploring how Work Trials are a valuable tool in the toolkit of the Rehabilitation Professional.  They are an incredibly positive way for clients to understand their … read more