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
When exercise hurts. A personal experience.
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
We are back and ready to serve.
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
Would you like FREE access to the Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit?
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
What is it Really Like to Live with Post Cancer Fatigue?
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
How Work Contributes Positively to People Living with Depression
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
Sometimes We Can Lead a Client to a New Job, But…
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
The Unexpected Benefit of a Work Trial
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
Are Work Trials Worth The Time, Effort and Energy?
“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
Lessons In Good Work From My Uber Driver
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