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Leaders in community allied health since 1999. And, in everything we do, care is at our core.

Independent Rehabilitation Services provides expert, person-centred support for adults with neurological conditions across Greater Melbourne. Independent Rehabilitation Services provides expert, person-centred support for adults with neurological conditions. Our core services:
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Speech Pathology

Since 1999, we have worked in homes and communities across Greater Me

lbourne to deliver a collaborative, evidence-based approach that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. TERMS OF USE AND DISCLAIMER:
This page is for the purposes of education, awareness and to bring together people living with an ABI and other neurological disorders (including their caregivers, family members, and friends). The IRS page intends to communicate the work we do with the community, it is a platform for sharing stories, knowledge, ideas and engaging in respectful dialogue that supports one another. Independent Rehabilitation Services does not endorse posts and comments made by users on Facebook. We reserve the right to withdraw, suspend, delete any person and/or posts or comments that are disrespectful, offensive, obscene, defamatory, harassing, threatening, discriminatory, intimidating or display other inappropriate behaviours.

12/08/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗷'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Following a severe stroke in 2022, Manoj looked at his recovery through the lens of his lifelong character traits: strength, motivation and discipline. Knowing the only way forward was to "𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦," he committed to a rigorous daily routine.

His sheer dedication has led to incredible milestones: completing 5km Parkruns, riding his bike into the city and volunteering three days a week at a local Op Shop to put his speech into real-world practice.

Throughout it all, Manoj’s beaming smile and positive outlook continue to inspire everyone around him.

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗷’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: https://independent-rehab.com.au/manojs-story-practice-makes-progress/?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Independent+Rehabilitation+Services&utm_campaign=publer
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We love giving our clients a voice. 🤍 Please share Manoj’s story with anyone who may be inspired by his journey.

06/08/2026

Get around Tom's 3 year IRS anniversary with us! 🙌

Tom is so much more than an amazing Speechie - he’s our resident Kendo Sensei, go-to foodie friend and a genuinely brilliant guy who always leaves you with a fascinating new fact.

Our team and clients are beyond lucky to have Tom in their corner. Here’s to many more years with this absolute superstar! 💫

Tom shares his personal reflection with us: "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘐𝘙𝘚 𝘴𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘳. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘐𝘙𝘚 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘐 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴."

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Care is at our core, at IRS. Get in touch - [email protected]

03/08/2026

Everyday Australians can save a life!

This National Stroke Week, become a F.A.S.T. hero by learning the most common signs of stroke:
🗣️ 𝗙ace drooping
💪 𝗔rm weakness
💬 𝗦peech difficulty
⏱️ 𝗧ime – stroke is always a medical emergency.

If you see the signs, call 000 immediately. You could save a life! ❤️

28/07/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 - Help your clients get seen sooner by making a referral today. ⚡

Our expert team provides person-centred, evidence-based support tailored specifically for clients with neurological diagnoses.

Standard physio often falls short for conditions like Stroke, Parkinson’s, MS or Brain Injury. Our dedicated Physiotherapists focus on neuroplasticity and movement retraining to optimise your clients' independence, participation and quality of life - with responsive capacity across Greater Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲
Leaders in community allied health since 1999.

☎️ 𝟬𝟯 𝟵𝟴𝟴𝟱 𝟮𝟱𝟯𝟯 | 💻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂
📩 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹: independent-rehab.com.au/referrals/make-a-referral/

27/07/2026

Meet Remy 👋

We've been bursting to introduce Remy, a new grad OT who actually did her final placement with us at IRS and we thought she was so wonderful we had to have her back. Clearly the feeling was mutual 🥰
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Let's get to know Remy a little better through a quick Q&A:

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗧 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿?
After years of working in the fashion industry I wanted to pivot to a career where I could use my energy, skills, and time to actively help people. As a hands-on, creative problem solver, I found OT to be a perfect fit for me!

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗧?
♥️ Working with a client to deeply understand their situation and goals and all of the factors that contribute to their lived experience - and figure out together how my input may be able to help.
♥️ I have a strong belief in occupational justice - the idea that everyone has a fundamental human right to participate in personally meaningful occupations. I love that I am in a position to help facilitate this closely held value.
♥️ I love how creative and hands-on OT can be. It’s a profession that lends itself to creative problem solving and thinking outside the box - tailoring your approach and interventions to each individual and situation, as everyone is so unique.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
1. I love brain teasers and puzzles - trivia, cryptic crosswords, jigsaws, board games and video games!
2. Hunting for second-hand treasures at markets and op shops
3. Exploring new places and trying new foods

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗧 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?
The first client I ever worked with is pretty close to my heart. My first placement was in a primary school setting, where I worked closely with a student 1:1 for four weeks. The student was referred to me for delays in fine and gross motor skills. When I first met them, they were struggling with their grasp - and holding pencils or forks was challenging and awkward for them. I introduced play-based interventions targeting their grasp, and by the end of our time together, they could naturally and comfortably use both utensils entirely on their own. Seeing firsthand that my interventions worked was incredibly rewarding, and it was so exciting to hear that the student experienced these improvements both at home and in the classroom.

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Care is at our core, at IRS. Get in touch - [email protected]

25/07/2026

𝟮𝟲–𝟯𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸. 🎗️

Right now, 5.4 million Australians are living with chronic pain. As community neuro clinicians, we know all too well what that actually looks like - exhausting, unpredictable and often invisible to the rest of the world.

While pain lives here, hope needs to live here too. And that’s exactly why Alex and James, two of our experienced physios, created our learning series: 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡

We built this series to support other community allied health clinicians who are on the front lines. Managing chronic and persistent pain is complex, and clinicians need real, practical strategy - not just textbook theory - to help their clients navigate it every single day.

If we want to change the landscape of chronic pain management, we have to upskill together.
👉 CHECK OUT THE SERIES VIA THE LINK IN OUR BIO 🎧🎥

Get involved with National Pain Week 2026: painliveshere.org.au?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Independent+Rehabilitation+Services&utm_campaign=publer

22/07/2026

Meet Christine 👋

Join us in welcoming Christine, a new grad Occupational Therapist from La Trobe University. Christine is passionate about delivering a person-centred approach to rehabilitation, working collaboratively with each client to ensure their unique goals and needs are met, while using their strengths to ensure therapy is tailored accordingly.

We're looking forward to seeing you grow in your role with us, Christine 💙
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Let's get to know Christine a little better through a Q&A:

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗧 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿?
I am passionate about helping people and making a difference. I love the hands on approach the job offers, which allows for strong rapport to be built with clients, creating a personal and meaningful environment to be a part of.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗧?
♥️ Seeing the small or big gains an individual makes over time when engaging in occupational therapy. I love how rewarding being an OT is!
♥️ Empowering independence by helping individuals regain, adapt and/or develop the skills they need to create meaning and purpose in the occupations that are important to them.
♥️ I value the collaborative nature of the role, including liaising with other health professionals, families and carers to create a unified support system for the client.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
1. Playing basketball in a local league
2. Spending time with friends and family
3. Attending pilates classes

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗧 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?
During a sub-acute placement, I worked with a young client adjusting to a significant ABI. Over four weeks, I focused on building rapport, advocating for her, and providing education on the rehabilitation and recovery timeline. On my final day, she became emotional, thanking me deeply for my support and the meaningful professional relationship we had formed. This rewarding experience powerfully reminded me why I chose OT and highlighted the profound impact our role has on clients.
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Care is at our core, at IRS. Get in touch - [email protected]

21/07/2026

Did you know that over 42% of the world - 3.4 billion people - live with a neurological condition? 🧠

Every day, our clinical team supports people from this very population. So this World Brain Day (22 July 2026), we are proud to advocate for

Let's champion better access together. Learn more: wfneurology.org/world-brain-day?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Independent+Rehabilitation+Services&utm_campaign=publer

21/07/2026

We've officially hit episode 3 of Supervisions in Pain - and it's a cracker! 🎉🎙️

Ever feel like your pain education is not landing? 🧠 Hear how Alex and James use three distinct client case studies to demonstrate the power of highly individualised pain neuroscience education (PNE).

Moving away from rigid scripts ensures your message doesn't just land, but actually helps your client's recovery take off. 🚀✨

Supervisions in Pain is a free learning series for community-based OTs and Physios, available as a webinar or podcast.

👉 WATCH OR LISTEN VIA THE LINK IN OUR BIO 🎧🎥

16/07/2026

Meet Tara 👋

We're excited to introduce Tara, an Occupational Therapist who has experience across both hospital and community settings, supporting people of all ages to maintain their independence.

Tara is deeply passionate about helping clients maximise their quality of life by working collaboratively to achieve meaningful outcomes. She also brings keen clinical interests in upper limb rehabilitation, cerebral palsy, multidisciplinary practice and research.

Welcome to the team, Tara! We're thrilled to have you. 💙
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Let's get to know Tara a little better through a quick Q&A:

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗧 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿?
I wanted to help others in a creative and science-based profession.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗧?
♥️ Creative problem-solving
♥️ Seeing clients achieve their goals
♥️ Learning about different meaningful activities that clients engage in

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
1. Horse riding
2. Listening to music and attending music events
3. Art and photography

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗧 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿?
A client's joy over immediately being able to easily get into their car after showing them an alternate method!

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Care is at our core, at IRS. Get in touch - [email protected]

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239 Koornang Road
Murrumbeena, VIC
3163

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61398852533

Website

http://independent-rehab.com.au/, https://linktr.ee/independentrehab

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