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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

Work trials can be an incredibly positive way to help clients understand their work capacity, practise their skills, and develop their knowledge in preparation for paid employment. Here at PurpleCo, we’ve recently had great success … read more

“Anything worth doing is worth doing well.” ~ Hunter S. Thompson Work trials can feel hard.  Recently I met a senior manager of a large insurer who commented that Work Trial’s rarely get results.  I was … read more

Earlier this week I took an Uber.  My driver was such an interesting gentleman.  He understood how important work was to his recovery. My driver, a business owner of a restaurant in Sydney, explained that … read more

Purple Co recently hosted our annual lunchtime event in Sydney.  This year’s theme was Leading on Purpose. As a Rehabilitation Professional of some 20 years vintage, I know how hard we work, often tirelessly and … read more

Article written by Jo Muirhead, Sonia Judd, Ross Miller & Rebecca McMurray Like many health professionals practising in 2018, we at Purple Co enjoy working with our client’s to help them learn how to use … read more

How Digital Literacy is not just a nice to have – but a necessary skill for all Rehabilitation Professionals.  Guest Post by Purple Co Consultant, Ross Miller   We have all moved into the late … read more

Hello – Jo Muirhead here – Founder & Principal Consultant of Purple Co. For the last 2 years I’ve been analysing how we continue to help people make work, work well.  One of our core values … read more

Guest Post by Kylie Warry Photo by Irina on Unsplash Are you a perfectionist, or do you know one? In terms of the Communication Styles, the ‘Perfectionist’ style is the one who is most likely to struggle with … read more

Guest Post by Kylie Warry Patient communicators… can struggle with procrastination. In strength, this steady gentle style is one that is warm, welcoming, all about relationship and somewhat more reserved than the playful or powerful … read more