Community Health Podcast: Recent Episodes
Scott Lynch
Welcome to the Community Health Podcast, hosted by Community Therapy founder and director, Scott Lynch.Scott absolutely loves community healthcare and is passionate about healthcare businesses being built on the delivery of great healthcare!Scott commenced his professional career as a Physiotherapist and continues to love nothing more then supporting clients. Most of his time is now spent being privileged and blessed to support and be surrounded by the Community Therapy team.You will find a mix of interviews with:- health professionals about evidence based health care in the community- business founders and managers about how to operate outstanding healthcare businesses- organisations that support the community health sectorWe aim to spread awareness about all aspects of community healthcare to ensure people have access to outstanding community and mobile healthcare services.
Welcome to the first LIVE in-person episode of the Community Therapy Podcast! In this episode we have somewhat of a role-reversal. Scott Lynch (Founder and Managing Director) is interviewed by Harry Keating, who works in the communications and marketing team at Community Therapy.
Together they discuss Scott’s career as a Physiotherapist and explore how Community Therapy came to be. Scott shares some of his key learnings as the business evolved, and how those learnings apply to our personal lives.
We hope you find this chat valuable and entertaining!
Timestamps(0:00) Intro
(1:16) University Days and Getting Into Physiotherapy
(6:03) Scott's Early Career as a Physio and Working With Older Adults
(9:20) The Inspiration for Starting Community Therapy
(16:40) Evolving and Building a Multidisciplinary Team
(19:52) Scott’s Most Valuable Lessons. Personal Development, Meditation and Wellbeing
(26:37) Stress Management in Healthcare
(32:07) Narrative Based Medicine and Motivational Interviewing
(36:52) The Future of Community Therapy and Healthcare
LinksCommunity Therapy Website
Community Therapy Facebook
Community Therapy Instagram
Community Therapy LinkedIn
Community Therapy YouTube
Scott's LinkedIn
Harry's LinkedIn
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In this episode, Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) speaks with Tim Stewart (CEO & Medical Director of HEAL Urgent Care).
HEAL is a walk-in urgent care clinic for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, with the goal of providing excellent care for patients while easing the burden on public emergency departments. Scott and Tim discuss how HEAL Urgent Care was built from the ground up - from ideation to the first week of operation.
We hope you find this insightful and inspiring!
ResourcesHEAL Urgent Care Website
HEAL Urgent Care Facebook
HEAL Urgent Care Instagram
HEAL Urgent Care LinkedIn
Tim's LinkedIn
Community Therapy Website
Community Therapy YouTube
Community Therapy Facebook
Community Therapy LinkedIn
Scott's LinkedIn
Takeaways
- HEAL aims to bridge the gap between general practice and the hospital, providing an alternative for patients who don't need hospital-level care.
- Prioritising an excellent consumer experience leads to better health and business outcomes.
- The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, including X-rays, pathology, wound repair, fracture management, and more.
Timestamps(0:00) Intro and Tim’s Background
(4:15) The Journey of Setting Up HEAL Urgent Care
(14:46) Importance of Innovation and Consumer Experience
(24:58) The Scope of Care at HEAL
(35:14) Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and HEAL’s Relationship With The Public Sector
(41:33) Challenges and Opportunities for HEAL
(49:52) Final Thoughts and The Future
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In this episode, Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) speaks with Lorraine Poulos (Managing Director of Lorraine Poulos and Associates).
Together they discuss all things in-home aged care reform. It’s a sector undergoing constant change and review, and many providers feel overwhelmed and uncertain of what the future may look like.
In this episode, Scott and Lorraine discuss the reform pathways and explore strategies providers can utilise to best navigate the opportunities and risks that are likely to arise as the sector evolves.
We hope you find this conversation useful and informative!
ResourcesLPA & Associates Website
Lorraine’s LinkedIn
Community Therapy Website
YouTube
Facebook
LinkedIn
Scott's LinkedIn
Takeaways
- The in-home aged care sector is undergoing constant change and reform, which presents challenges for providers.
- Seeking help and support from experts can provide valuable guidance and insights for navigating the complexities of the aged care landscape.
- Despite the challenges, opportunities for innovation and in the sector will arise as reforms are implemented.
Timestamps(0:00) Introduction
(1:10) Summary of In-Home Aged Care Reform
(5:21) The Challenge of Uncertainty for Providers
(11:48) Opportunities and Risks for Providers
(18:44) Importance of Care Management
(24:58) How Funding Models are Evolving
(37:15) Getting Answers and Future Readiness
(42:02) Stages of Choice, Resilience and Seeking Help
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In this episode, Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) speaks with Viv Allanson (CEO of Maroba Caring Communities).
They discuss the challenges and opportunities in residential aged care, the importance of physical activity and wellness programs for older adults, and the complexities of government regulation and its impact on the sector.
We hope you find this conversation inspiring and illuminating! See a list of the resources mentioned in the podcast below.
Resources
Sunbeam Trial Info Article
Sunbeam Trial Study
Hunter Ageing Alliance
Active Stronger Better
Maroba Website
Viv's LinkedIn
Community Therapy Website
Community Therapy YouTube
Community Therapy Facebook
Community Therapy LinkedIn
Scott's LinkedIn
Takeaways
- The funding and staffing requirements in aged care need to be addressed to ensure the delivery of quality care.
- Physical activity and wellness programs are essential in aged care to improve residents' well-being and quality of life.
- Government regulations and reporting can be burdensome and are not always perfectly aligned with the best outcomes for residents.
Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and Background
2:45 - Challenges and Opportunities in Residential Aged Care
8:18 - The Role of Allied Health in Aged Care
11:09 - How Physical Activity Programs Improve Quality of Life
18:19 - Communicating Benefits of Physical Activity to Older Adults
26:20 - Quality Indicators and Regulatory Burden
31:15 - Structural Reform and Government Involvement
38:49 - The Need for In-Field Experience in Government Cabinets
42:38 - Leadership and Maintaining Optimism
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In this episode, Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) speaks with Shirley Dalton (Professional Speaker, Leadership Coach and
Creator of the Blueprint for Business Freedom).
Together they discuss the value of developing an understanding of personality and communication to improve professional relationships. They explore personality types, communication styles, active listening, feedback, and provide practical tips for enhancing communication in various settings.
There is so much actionable information in this episode. We hope get some value from it!
Takeaways
- Great communication starts with active listening.
- Understanding your own personality type can help you adapt your communication to meet the needs of others.
- Understanding oneself and setting good intentions are important for providing the best experience and treatment in the healthcare setting.
Timestamps0:00 - Introduction
2:25 - Understanding Personality and Communication
8:35 - The REACH Personality Framework
11:07 - Demonstration of Profiling and Quadrants with Scott
21:51 - Adapting Communication in Different Settings
31:46 - Vulnerability and Feedback
40:43 - Identifying Exceptional Communicators
45:35 - How Fulfilment and Quality Communication Are Linked
49:01 - Learning Opportunities with Shirley
ResourcesComplementary 1 Hour‘Aha’ Session
Shirley's Website
Shirley's LinkedIn
Community Therapy Website
Community Therapy YouTube
Community Therapy Facebook
Community Therapy LinkedIn
Scott's LinkedIn
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In this episode, Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) speaks with Jim Moraitis (Founder and CEO of Village Local), who shares his journey of starting an organization that helps older Australians navigate the complexities of the aged care system.
They discuss ways to best navigate the aged care sector and the importance of prioritising empathy and emotional sensitivity in healthcare.
Takeaways
- Building trust and authority is crucial in navigating the changing aged care landscape.
- Empathy and care are essential in providing quality healthcare experiences.
- Prioritizing the consumer experience is essential and greatly improves the way an organisation operates.
Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and Background
1:20 - The Why Behind Village Local
6:34 - Starting Village Local
10:33 - Building Trust and Authority
17:47 - Barriers in the Aged Care Sector
23:41 - Empathy and Care in Healthcare
35:07 - Creating Systems for Better Support
45:13 - Prioritising The Consumer Experience
50:08 - Concluding Thoughts
ResourcesVillageLocal Website - https://www.villagelocal.com.au/
VillageLocal Community Hub - https://community.villagelocal.com.au/
CarePath Navigator Program - https://www.carepath.com.au/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@villagelocal
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VillageLocal
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-moraitis-55816545/
Community Therapy Website - https://www.communitytherapy.com.au/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jWxssC757MijCsTBH_xhg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/communitytherapyau
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-therapy-au/
Scott's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Rowan Smith, (Founder of Tech Gym).
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Rowan Smith is an engineer and founded Tech Gym in 2018 to enable stroke survivors to return home with higher levels of independence.
Inspired by helping his 94-year-old grandmother through her stroke rehabilitation he wanted to improve the rehabilitation process for patients and therapists.
Tech Gym develops robotic rehabilitation devices that can assist rehabilitation therapists in their day-to-day operations. They currently support upper limb rehabilitation for a range of disabilities. They aim to remove the struggles and pains that 1000's of therapists experience every day by reducing the physical labour required to rehabilitate a patient.
Things you will learn
- what Tech Gym does as a company
- how Rowan found his passion to build technology for “good”
- barriers to delivering evidence-based practice in Stroke rehabilitation
- how Rowan started Tech Gym and tips and tricks on founding a start-up
- how the "metaverse" and augmented reality will apply to rehabilitation
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Rowan Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowan-j-smith/
- Tech Gym - https://techgym.com.au/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Anton Croxford, (National Accounts Manager at Alpha Lifecare).
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Anton Croxford is the National Account Manager at Alpha Lifecare which was formed after a merger between Astris Lifecare and Alphacare in Feb 2021.
Alphacare has been around for over 20 years and Astris Lifecare has been around over 40 years
Alpha Lifecare has a mission to support medical professionals, aged care residents and rehabilitating patients on their healthcare journey with comfortable facility fit-outs and refurbishments, high-quality equipment and innovative tools.
Things you will learn
- What Alpha Lifecare does
- How the equipment market has changed over the last 5 years
- Complexities about equipment prescription in the community healthcare sector
- How a collaborative approach is critical to successful community equipment prescription
- How community healthcare challenges a your communication skills
- How important procurement teams are at present with complex freight changes with imported equipment
- How quality and compliance is a key focus in the equipment market
- The challenges of a company merger during a pandemic
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Anton Croxford https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-croxford-272709104/
- Alpha Lifecare - https://www.alphalifecare.com.au/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Cheryl Pollock, (Founder of ChezLeon).
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Cheryl Pollock is a startup entrepreneur, founder and CEO of ChezLeon Pty Ltd.
ChezLeon is an Australian based company that designs and manufacturers passive massage inserts and garments to assist in moving fluid around blockages, breaking down scar tissue and relieving pain.
After surviving a cancer scare Cheryl was left with a lifelong condition called Lymphoedema, a result of the cancer treatment. Cheryl tried everything to relieve the pain & swelling she was experiencing finding that current treatments were unsatisfactory for her causing more issues.
Having a background in mechanical engineering and building construction as well as having studied remedial & lymphatic drainage massage, Cheryl put on her engineering hat and came up with an effective solution.
Cheryl now has 19 patents & design registrations worldwide & TGA approval with future designs for other applications including sportswear ready for release in 2023.
Things you will learn
- What are fluid blockages & how do they develop
- What are the current treatments
- How did Cheryl come up with the idea
- How the product works
- How difficult was it to get TGA approval & International Patents
- Challenges faced by a female founder that is also an older adult
- Difficulties faced with manufacturing in Australia
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Cheryl Pollock - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-pollock-579146a7/
- Chezleon - https://www.chezleonhealth.com/how-pmw-works
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Karen Brown, (NSW & ACT Divisional Manager for Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)).
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
It’s OT week and we have the pleasure of speaking to Karen Brown.
Karen is the NSW & ACT Divisional Manager for Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA). She has worked as an occupational therapist for the past 20 years in South Australia and New South Wales in a range of clinical, project and health management roles. Adult rehabilitation and aged care are her primary areas of interest which have seen her work in emergency departments, acute and rehabilitation hospitals, transition care and in the community.
Occupational Therapy Australia is the peak professional body representing, promoting and fostering occupational therapists and the profession across Australia.
Karen joined OTA earlier this year and is enjoying the opportunity to represent, support and advocate for occupational therapists and the profession.
The theme this year for OT week is participation, inclusion and independence to celebrate the role on OT plays in supporting people of all abilities to engage in activities they find meaningful.
Things you will learn
- what is OT week
- what is the OTA (member numbers, key member offerings and advocacy focuses at present)
- what new graduate OTs can expect from the OTA in support and offerings
- how exciting the diversity of OT scope of practice is
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- Occupational Therapy Australia - https://otaus.com.au/
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In this episode, Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) discusses proposed changes to the NDIS Act and Rules in response to the Tune Review.
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Things you will learn
- How the Australian Government is responding to the Tune Review
- The Participant Service Guarantee
- Key changes that NDIS providers should be aware of
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- NDIS Proposed Changes - https://engage.dss.gov.au/proposed-ndis-legislative-improvements-and-the-participant-service-guarantee/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Phoebe Bell, (Dental Hygienist and Founder of Dental at Home).
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Phoebe Bell is a Dental Hygienist and Founder of Dental at Home.
Phoebe graduated from Newcastle University after completing the Bachelor of Oral Health in 2010, giving her ten years of experience working as an AHPRA registered Dental Hygienist in Australia and New Zealand.
Phoebe has a kind, caring, compassionate nature and an excellent chair manor. She is passionate about preventive dentistry and assisting the people in our community to maintain dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.
Phoebe is enthusiastic about personal and professional growth and has kept up to date with her Continued Professional Development requirements; being further trained in tooth whitening, laser therapies, orthodontics and specific preventative treatments. Currently, she is enrolled at the University of Tasmania and is completing training on dementia
Phoebe has gained a wealth of experience over the years, treating people from all walks of life and has a particular interest in delivering dental care to people living with dementia and disabilities.
Things you will learn
- Barriers to oral health for older adults and people living with disabilities
- How poor oral health can be the cause of “behaviours
- How important it is to have referral pathways for care needs
- How to think about oral health care needs
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Phoebe Bell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-bell-35242b91/
- Dental at Home - https://dentalathome.com.au/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Paul Green, (Senior Counsellor at EAP Assist) discuss employee wellbeing which is particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic and changes of routines relating to working from home.
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Paul Green is a senior counsellor at EAP Assist and is very passionate about employee wellbeing.
EAP Assist is an Australian company established in 2008 providing employees with confidential phone counselling & digital support throughout Australia & Overseas.
Common issues include workplace conflict, difficult working relationships, stress, workplace change & workplace trauma as well as personal issues such as depression, grief, anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse, gambling & other addictions, communication problems & self-esteem.
Their clients include small employers with few staff right through to multinational companies with hundreds of employees in Australia, NZ, USA, Canada & UK with different plans to suit each employer.
Their Mission Statement is to ensure that all workers are able to access an efficient, cost effective Employee Assistance Program.Things you will learn
- How changing routines can disrupt your wellbeing
- How simple strategies can make the WORLD of difference for how you feel
- How important having an EAP is to support you and your team
- How setting boundaries is really important for employee wellbeing and safety
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- EAP Assist - https://eapassist.com.au/
- Lifeline - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Jessica Mclennan, (Accounts Manager at Employment Hero).
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Jessica Mclennan is an accounts manager at Employment Hero.
Jessica is extremely passionate about Employment Hero’s mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for businesses across all industries!
Jessica has found herself supporting a lot of healthcare businesses of late, in particular mobile healthcare providers such as NDIS providers and approved aged care providers.
Employment Hero as an unbelievable amount of features to help businesses streamline HR, Payroll, Compliance and much much more!
Things you will learn
- How HR processes are a common unmet standard in NDIS certification audits
- The vast array of features that Employment Hero offers
- How systems help you focus on your people, not your administrative duties
- How Scott used to drive an old red Corolla with a leaky roof!!
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Jessica Mclennan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-maclennan-093147b5/
- Employment Hero - https://employmenthero.com/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Hayley Ryan, (Wounds Clinical Nurse Consultant and Director at Wound Rescue) discuss wound care in the aged care and disability sectors.
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Hayley Ryan is a wounds clinical nurse consultant and director at Wound Rescue. Hayley also services on the board of Wounds Australia.
Hayley has a wealth of experience in the aged care industry working across the residential and community aged care sector for over a decade!
Things you will learn
- what Wound Rescue does as an organisation
- signs and symptoms to focus on
- when to refer on to a specialist
- importance of MDT approach to wound care
- innovative products in wound care
- wound care awareness week
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Hayley Ryan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-ryan-woundrescue/
- Wound Rescue - https://woundrescue.com.au/
- Wounds Australia - https://www.woundsaustralia.com.au/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on mental health, physical activity and client care needs to monitor.
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
At the time of recording, NSW is experiencing it’s most challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic with an extended lockdown.
During this time, Lifeline, has reported it’s busiest day ever in its 58 year history of operations.
Lifeline received 3,345 calls on Monday 3rd August 2021.
Distress being linked to economic hardship, employment, relationship breakdown and loneliness, particularly for young people accroding to Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Neives Murray.
It is also noted in covid-19 commentary and research the impact of lockdowns on physical activity.
Some countries finding close to 80% of their population now not meeting the physical activity guidelines!
Daily step counts for people have been at least 30% lower!!
Sadly, physical inactivity is strongly linked to poorer outcomes if one has COVID-19 with a large study for nearly 50,000 covid-19 cases seeing a 2.26 fold increase in hospitalisation risk, 73% higher risk to require intensive care and 2.5 times more likely to die.
It can be difficult to know what to focus on when there is a lot of information to sort through. So let's focus on the things that we an control!
Things you will learn
- physical inactivity due to covid-19
- mental health burden due to covid-19
- physical activity guidelines
- mental health strategies
- client care needs to focus on during covid-19
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- Lifeline - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Physical Activity Guidelines - https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians
- Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/en-au
- Calm App - https://www.calm.com/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Jodeane Anderson, (Registered Nurse and Case Manager at Novacare).
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Jodeanne Anderson is a registered nurse and case manager working with community aged care provider Novacare.
Jodeanne has a wealth of experience in the aged care industry working as a home care manager, operations manager, regional manager, residential aged care facility manager and also worked as a NDIS team leader within the Local Area Coordinator program.
Jodeanne realised that what she loves the most is working directly with clients, so in her own words “So here I am, in my element”.
Mark Twain was quoted to say - Find a job you enjoy, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Now of course this may not be the whole story as I’m sure if you gave plenty of people 10 million dollars, you may find them not working anymore. However you do see people that are in a position not to work that engage with social initiatives, volunteering, serving on boards etc as human beings love to be connected to a community. So it’s funny that often people that don’t need to work, still do!
So we recognise that even the greatest jobs have hard days, tough moments, days where you just want to give up. Maybe this is why it is important to love what you do, as that passion fuels your resilience, fuels your desire to do great things and improve
So this is the topic for today’s chat - all things finding your career passion, enjoying your job and finding balance in your job.
Things you will learn:
- How to take time to reflect on your career pathway
- How important a formal or informal mentor/coach is
- Thoughts on upcoming aged care reforms
- Strategies to consider for your wellbeing and stress management
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Jodeane Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeane-anderson-724ba17b/
- Aged Care Reforms - https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/aged-care-reforms
- Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/en-au
- Calm App - https://www.calm.com/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Barry Redican and Linda Vella from Shower Buddy talk all things shower chairs!
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago at the time of writing that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Barry Redican is the Managing Director of Shower Buddy and Linda Vella is Business Development Manager for Showerr Buddy in Australia.
Both Barry and Linda are extremely passionate about accessible bathrooms and it really shines through in our chat with them.
Shower Buddy is all about shower chairs for bathroom mobility. Better access, more comfort and no remodelling needed.
This is the mission for Shower Buddy who aim to bring best-in-class bathroom mobility solutions to as many people - and bathrooms - as possible.
Please take the time to head to Shower Buddy’s website to look at how innovative the products are!!
Things you will learn
- How meaningful being able to access a shower and bathroom is
- How important it is to love what you do
- Innovative options for shower and bath access
- How some items can avoid NDIA AT report submissions in Australia
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Barry Redican https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-redican-b088b3176/
- Shower Buddy products - https://shower-buddy.com/mobility-products/
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Katie Rae (Accredited Practising Dietitian) talk about Diabetes during National Diabetes Week 2021.
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s NSW Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Katie Rae is an Accredited Practising Dietitian supporting adults and people living with disability in the community.
Katie is an experienced Dietitian with clinical expertise across the aged care and disability sector. Katie is very passionate about people having a healthy relationship with their food and empowering people to manage their medical conditions through evidence based nutrition.
Katie also previously worked as a Local Area Coordinator in the NDIS and brings a wealth of NDIS experience to NDIS participants that she supports and organisations that she works alongside.
Things you will learn
- An innovative breakthrough for blood glucose monitoring
- Who Diabetes impacts
- Common risk factors for Diabetes to be aware of
- COVID-19 and changing habits
- Where to find help
Resources
- LinkedIn - Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn - Katie Rae - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dietitiankatie/
- Diabetes Australia - https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
- Diabetes NSW - https://diabetesnsw.com.au/
- National Diabetes Services Scheme - https://www.ndss.com.au/
- Newcastle University Diabetes Test - https://www.newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/featured/needle-free-diabetes-test
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In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and Lloyd Valentine (Founder of Healthy Change Challenge) talk about:
- Healthy Change Challenge
- Social Enterprises
- The importance of being a mission, vision and values led organisation
Scott is Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Gerontology Committee and Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Today’s Guest
Lloyd Valentine is a purpose driven leader.
After an early corporate career in finance, Lloyd found himself unable to work for a number of years due to serious health issues.
Working with vulnerable people really helped with his recovery and he has been creating organisations and projects with people of all intellectual and physical abilities ever since.
Lloyd is the founder of Healthy Change Challenge and they are extending the reach of their mission and vision with the Healthy Change Village!
Things you will learn:
- What Healthy Change Challenge does as an organisation
- What a social enterprise is
- What the Healthy Change Village is
- The importance of mission, vision and values to an organisation
As discussed in the episode, take the time to consider what your organisation's mission, vision and values are.
Are they current and relevant?
Are they aligned with your strategic and operational plan?
A great healthcare business is dependent on these things. To deliver great healthcare, you need to be very clear and focused on these areas.
Resources
- LinkedIn- Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn- Lloyd Valentine - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-valentine-54925629/
- Healthy Change Challenge - https://www.healthychangechallenge.com/
- Healthy Change Village - https://healthychangevillage.com/
- Social Enterprise Information - https://www.socialtraders.com.au/about-social-enterprise/
- LinkedIn- Community Therapy https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-therapy-au/mycompany/
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Introduction
In this episode Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) and John O’Brien (General Manager of Community Therapy) talk about their experiences in the evolving pursuit of staff wellbeing and some strategies you can use to improve resilience at a personal and organisational level.
Scott is Managing Director of Community Therapy; a company he started 5 years ago that has grown to a team of 70 Physios, OTs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists and Massage Therapists. Community Therapy delivers values-driven community, aged and disability allied health services across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW.
Scott is also privileged to serve as vice chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Gerontology Committee.
Today’s Guest
John O’Brien is a Physiotherapist by background who has spent the last 13 years working with local and national organisations in the allied healthcare space.
With a passion for staff wellbeing and employee experience (EX), John has transitioned from working clinically in Australia and the UK to supporting large allied health teams and developing and implementing EX programs to support both team members and organisational outcomes.
John has recently joined the Community Therapy team as General Manager and is passionate about high quality healthcare services built on empathy, as well as trying to be a good Dad to his young kids Alex and Rose!
Things you will learn
- Welcome to the Community Health Podcast!
- Ways to support a remote and mobile workforce
- Practical ways to create meaningful connections in your workplace to improve staff wellbeing
- The use of technology to support staff wellbeing
- Some ways to manage your own physical and mental wellbeing
- The difference between your purpose and your goals
- Using the Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness principles to improve staff wellbeing
Resources
- LinkedIn- Scott Lynch https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlynchct/
- LinkedIn- John O’Brien https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-brien-436429140/
- LinkedIn- Community Therapy https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-therapy-au/mycompany/
- Johan Hari- Lost Connections https://thelostconnections.com/ (Creating connections)
- Ben Crowe- Founder of Mojo Crowe https://www.mojocrowe.com/ (Purpose vs Goals)
- The Resilience Project, founded by Hugh van Cuylenberg https://theresilienceproject.com.au/ (Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness)
- Calm app - https://www.calm.com/
- Insight timer - https://insighttimer.com/en-au
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