Rehab reaps rewards
The goal is to ensure independence is achieved long-term so older people can remain living at home, says occupational therapist Elly Murphy of her role in the aged care sector.
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Every career comes with its share of challenges, and for occupational therapist Ellie Murphy, one concern is the issue of staffing shortfalls when people leave the public sector in favour of private work.
Murphy works for Victorian public service Monash Health in the home-based rehabilitation team as well as runs her own business, servicing people privately through Home Care Packages and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Having worked as a health professional for over a decade she can understand why the public se...