Allied Health Podcast
Episodes
S5, E7: Life as a Locum Podiatrist in the UK – with Vishann Solanki
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Vishann Solanki, a qualified Australian podiatrist who shares his unique experience working as a locum in ...
S5E6: Shut Down by Meta: Justin Boulos on Navigating a Social Media Crisis
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Allied Health Podcast, we are joined by Occupational Therapist Justin Boulos. Justin is an inspirational OT and the founder of Whee...
S5E5: Boosting Clinic Efficiency and Patient Engagement with PhysiPal's AI Technology
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a private practice clinician, manager, or clinic owner looking to learn how AI can enhance your efficiency, this short episode is for you! I...
S5E4: STIC – How Australian Physio Alexander Roberts Invented the Game-Changing Solution for Hanging Walking Sticks and Crutches
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Allied Health Podcast, we dive into the story behind award-winning STIC, a simple yet revolutionary invention created by Australian...
S5E3: Resilience in Motion – The Inspiring Journey of Eamon Wood
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Eamon Wood, an incredible individual who has navigated life with resilience and determination. A paraplegic sin...
S5E2: Your Guide to Working in the UK – Tips for Allied Health Professionals
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore opportunities for allied health professionals looking to work in the UK, a popular destination for Australian, Kiwi, and S...
S5E1: Gather My Crew – An Australian Charity Helping Change the Way Aussies Offer & Seek Help
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gather My Crew: A free app that coordinates the right help from friends and family when people are in need of support. As allied health profess...
S4E6: Spotlight on Careers – Danielle Weedon (B. Physio) talks Career Pathways into Occupational Rehab and Injury Management
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 10 minute episode of Allied Health Podcast we flip things around. Clare Jones (B Occ Thy) interviews Danielle Weedon (B Physio), co-host of Al...
S4E5: Working as a Locum Physio in the UK, Featuring Chee Dean
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 we are joined by Chee Dean, a musculoskeletal physiotherapist who lived and worked as a locum in the UK from 2016 to 2020. After gaining ...
S4E4: Natalia Blecher, IP Lawyer and Director at By George Legal – The Importance of Trademarking Your Allied Health Brand
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 Clare Jones is joined by Natalia Blecher, IP Lawyer and Director at By George Legal. Tali delves into the importance of trademarking for ...
S4E3: The Story of Colour My Wheels – Wheelchair Wheel Covers for Every Personality
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 we dive into topics of colour, inclusion, visibility, breaking down barriers and conversation starters, featuring an exciting Aussie star...
S4E2: Cathy Love, Nacre Consulting – Tips for Allied Health Business Owners to Build a Dynamic Leadership Team
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 we talk to Cathy Love, Director at Nacre Consulting, Allied Health Business Coach, Speaker, Author, Podcaster and Occupational Therapist....
S4E1: Clare Batkin, Your OT Tutor – Empowering Early Career OTs to Thrive, Not Just Survive in the NDIS
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We launch Season 4 of the Allied Health Podcast with Episode 1 talking to the exceptional Clare Batkin, Occupational Therapist, clinical educator, and...
S3E12: Power Diary – Practice Management Software loved by Allied Health Practices
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12 is brought to you by Power Diary. Danielle Weedon (B Physio) and Clare Jones (B Occ Thy) are joined by Damien Adler, registered Psychologis...
S3E11: Demand for Occupational Therapists and OT Australia's Workforce Development Project with Sarah Jones, Professional Practice Advisor
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 11, Clare Jones (B Occ Thy) and Danielle Weedon (B. Physio) talk to Sarah Jones, Professional Practice Advisor at OT Australia. OT Austral...
S3E10: Tender Loving Cuisine – Quality Home-delivered Meals Made Easy
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 is brought to you by Tender Loving Cuisine (TLC), a quality home-delivered meal service. CEO Jack Barker and Maureen Lumello join us to dis...
S3E9: Working as a Locum Speech Pathologist in the UK with Cassie Rossow
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9, Clare Jones talks to Cassie Rossow, an experienced Speech Pathologist who is currently working as a locum in the UK. Cassie is also host...
S3E8: Allied Health Awards - How to Nominate an Exceptional Allied Health Professional
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 is brought to you by the Allied Health Awards. Danielle and Clare are joined by Sarena Jones, Occupational Therapist and Director of Allied ...
S3E7: MediRecruit Talks Graduate Recruitment Trends and Commonly Asked Questions
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7, we sit down with the team at MediRecruit to discuss Allied Health recruitment for graduate therapists. With demand at an all-time high, ...
S3E6: Ky Wynne, Physiotherapist on Burnout in the Physiotherapy Profession
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6, Danielle Weedon (B. Physio) and Eleanor Dwyer (B. Sc, DPT) catch up with Ky Wynne, Physiotherapist and Exercise Scientist who has a spec...
S3E5: Trivida, A World First Detachable Wheelchair Wheel
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 is brought to you by Trivida, a ground-breaking invention aiming to improve the daily mobility of wheelchair users, benefiting users, carers...
S3E4: Julia Kiefer, Occupational Therapist, Talks about Working as a Locum in the UK
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 is brought to you by MediRecruit, a specialist career and recruitment advisory service for allied health professionals throughout Australia,...
S3E3: Bloom Healthcare, Sam Smith and Sadhana Gounden Talk Psychology Services in the NDIS
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 is brought to you by Bloom Healthcare, a progressive, client-centric provider of choice that exists to improve the lives of those with disab...
S3E2: Physiotherapist, Anjelo Ratnachandra, on Treating and Living with Chronic Pain
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 is brought to you by Beyond Pain, leaders in addressing the physical and emotional components of chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and mental i...
S3E1: Prime Super – Why You Should Care About Superannuation
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 is brought to you by Prime Super. National Sales Manager, Billie Atanasova joins Clare and Danielle to discuss whether your super payments a...
S2E14: Lance Picioane, Founder and CEO of Love Me Love You
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 14, we talk with Lance Picioane, a former AFL footballer and founder and CEO of the not for profit organisation Love Me Love You. Throughou...
S2E13: MediRecruit and Nick Sneyd, Occupational Therapist Locuming in the UK
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by MediRecruit, a specialist Allied Health recruitment company that recruits to Allied Health ro...
S2E12: Splash Paediatric Therapy and Lisa Clark, Occupational Therapist and Director
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Splash Paediatric Therapy, a Melbourne-based paediatric therapy practice specialising in occu...
S2E11: Employment Hero, HR and Payroll Platform, with Jessica Maclennan
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Employment Hero, a HR and payroll platform for small to medium sized businesses with big ambi...
S2E10: Lina Breik, Founder and Lead at Tube Dietitian
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Tube Dietitian, an agile community tube feeding service that puts a person’s goals in the c...
S2E9: Emma Gee, Occupational Therapist and Stroke Survivor
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Emma Gee. Emma is an Occupational Therapist and stroke survivor who has rare insight into life...
S2E8: Interview with Ryan Ebert, Director at Health 2 You
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Health 2 You. Health 2 You is a Victorian based organisation delivering home and community Phy...
S2E7: Gretta Palmer, Advanced Vestibular Physiotherapist at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Gretta Palmer, Advanced Vestibular Physiotherapist at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane....
S2E6: Peta Sitcheff and ‘My Beautiful Mess’
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Peta Sitcheff, corporate business coach and author of ‘My Beautiful Mess’ - a very raw, re...
S2E5: Liv Downing and Caroline Weinstein from the Mind You Program
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by the Mind You Program, a mental health program for the workplace. Clare and Danielle are joined...
S2E4: Laura Simmons, Occupational Therapist and Founder of Theratrak
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Theratrak, a digital therapy platform aiming to empower clinicians with the right digital tool...
S2 E3: Interview with Justin Wilson, Immigration Specialist
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of Allied Health podcast is brought to you Calhaem Wilson and Co, Australian Immigration Specialists. With such a shortage of Allied Health ...
S2 E2: JAM the Label, Adaptive Fashion by OTs Emma Clegg and Molly Rogers
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Jam the Label. Clare and Danielle have the pleasure of talking to dynamic Occupational Therapi...
S2 E1: Interview with Alison McIlveen, General Manager at Ability Action Australia
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 of Allied Health Podcast is brought to you by Ability Action Australia. Danielle and Clare are joined by Alison McIlveen, General Manager of...
Q&A with Brooke Campbell, 2021 Osteopathy graduate working in Private Practice with a paediatrics focus
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 24, Danielle chats with Brooke Campbell, a 2021 Osteopathy graduate working in Private Practice with a paediatrics focus. Season 1 is dedic...
Q&A with Courtney Donaldson, ESSA accredited Exercise Physiology graduate working in private practice
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 23, Clare chats with Courtney Donaldson, ESSA accredited Exercise Physiology graduate working in private practice. Season 1 is dedicated to...
Osteopathy Australia – Matthew Cooper, Osteopath and Director at Osteopathy Australia outlines his experience as an Osteopath and the benefits of joining Osteopathy Australia as a membership body
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 22, Danielle chats with Matthew Cooper, Osteopath and one of the Directors at Osteopathy Australia. Matthew outlines his background as an O...
Exercise and Sports Science Australia - Lauren Sexton, Member Development Advisor overviews ESSA as Australia's peak professional body and sole accrediting authority for Exercise Physiologists, what it means to be a member and the many benefits
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 21, Clare meets with Lauren Sexton, Member Development Advisor at ESSA, Exercise Sports and Science Australia. Lauren overviews ESSA as Aus...
Speech Pathology Australia - Nathan Cornish-Raley, Speech Pathologist and Professional Support Advisor at SPA outlines his career pathway and discusses the benefits of joining the membership body
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20, Danielle chats with Nathan Cornish-Raley, Speech Pathologist and Professional Support Advisor at Speech Pathology Australia. Nathan out...
Protecting your mental health and preventing burnout in your graduate years - Interview with Claire Ebstein, Physiotherapist and Safety Professional
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 19 Danielle talks with Claire Ebstein, a passionate Health and Safety Professional with background in Physiotherapy. They discuss the impor...
Occupational Therapy Australia – Sarah Jones, OT and Professional Practice Advisor at OT Australia, discusses her OT career pathway as well as the benefits of joining OTA as a member
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 18, Clare chats with Sarah Jones, Occupational Therapist and Professional Practice Advisor at Occupational Therapy Australia. Sarah talks a...
Australian Physiotherapy Association – Leanne Kerr from the APA discusses all the benefits for student, graduate, early and late career Physiotherapists in joining your professional body
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 17, Danielle chats with Leanne Kerr, General Manager Membership and Development at the Australia Physiotherapy Association. Leanne covers a...
How to dress for success in an Allied Health Interview, and creating a functional, professional wardrobe for your Allied Health Job. Hear it from the expert, Chelsea Brice, Personal Stylist!
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 16 of Allied Health Podcast Clare Jones interviews Chelsea Brice, personal stylist who shares her expert advice on the importance of dressi...
An Employer’s Perspective - Interview with Hospital based Allied Health Manager and Occupational Therapist, Kathryn Frame. What she looks for hiring allied health professionals and their recruitment process!
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 15 of Allied Health Podcast, Clare Jones interviews Kathryn Frame, Occupational Therapist and Allied Health Manager at St Vincent's Private...
Working in the UK as a locum Allied Health Professional
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 14 of Allied Health Podcast Clare and Danielle discuss their experience working in the UK as a locum Occupational Therapist and Locum Physi...
Professional Indemnity Insurance – Do I need this as an Allied Health graduate?
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13 we cover Professional Indemnity Insurance – What is it and do you need it as an Allied Health graduate? Season 1 of Allied Health ...
Superannuation – All you need to know as a Therapy Graduate
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12, Clare runs you through to basics of Superannuation. Season 1 of Allied Health Podcast is dedicated to new graduate and early career the...
Q&A with Kathryn Clare, 2020 Graduate Physiotherapist working in Paediatric Disability
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 11 Danielle talks with Kathryn Clare, 2020 Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sports Scientist graduate working in Paediatric Disability in Per...
Dissecting an Allied Health Employment Contract
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10 Danielle and Clare give you their insights into Dissecting a Letter of Offer and Allied Health Employment Contract. Season 1 of Allied H...
Interviewing - Ultimate guide to interview success
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9 of Allied Health Podcast Clare and Danielle offer advice on interviews; interview types, how to prepare and what to expect; our ultimate ...
Q&A with Keely Wilson, 2019 Physiotherapy graduate working in Private Practice and Pilates
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8 Danielle talks with with Keely Wilson, 2019 Physiotherapy graduate working in Private Practice and Pilates in Melbourne. Keely discusses ...
Q&A with Mia Pearn, 2020 Graduate Occupational Therapist working in Paediatric Private Practice
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 Danielle talks with Mia Pearn, 2020 Graduate Occupational Therapist working in Paediatric Private Practice in Sydney discussing transitio...
Cover Letter, CV and Referees in a nutshell
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 talking all things CV, Cover Letter and Referees with Clare and Danielle. Season 1 of Allied Health Podcast is dedicated to new graduate and...
The Recruitment Process and working with MediRecruit
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 of Allied Health Podcast. In this episode, Clare and Danielle outline the Recruitment Process and what you need to know about working with M...
Student to Health Professional- Being 'Professional' Ready
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 with Danielle Weedon (Physiotherapist) and Clare Jones (Occupational Therapist). Clare highlights our tips of how to be professional as...
Q&A with Daniela Radosevic, 2020 Masters Graduate Speech Pathologist working in Community NDIS
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 with Danielle Weedon (Physiotherapist) and Clare Jones (Occupational Therapist). Danielle interviews Daniela Radosevic, 2020 Masters Graduat...
Top 10 Tips – What to look for in a Role as a Graduate or Early Career Allied Health Professional
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 with Danielle Weedon (Physiotherapist) and Clare Jones (Occupational Therapist) explores our Top 10 Tips - What to look for in a Role as a G...
Introducing Allied Health Podcast with Danielle Weedon, Physiotherapist and Clare Jones, Occupational Therapist
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 with Danielle Weedon (Physiotherapist) and Clare Jones (Occupational Therapist) explains who we are. Danielle and Clare are co-directors of ...