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Our Staff
Our staff are our best asset.
We employ 18 staff across all three disciplines, many of whom have 10-20 years experience in their field. They are all professional, dedicated and caring people who have a thorough understanding of the complexities involved with neurological rehabilitation.
Kate Phillips
Physiotherapist
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Practice Principal
B.Sc. B. AppSci. (Physio);Grad Dip Physio (Neuro) Grad Cert. Hydro
Member
APA, Member of Neuro & Hydro Special Interest Group.
Kate founded IRS in 1999, following a long career working in public rehabilitation hospitals. She thoroughly enjoyed working as part of a multidisciplinary team, however, once she started a family, Kate wanted to be able to continue her clinical work without the long hours required in public rehabilitation.
This flexible approach has benefited Kate’s colleagues as she employs many talented staff, who have worked in senior positions, but are now wanting to combine work with family life.
As part of her post graduate qualification at Melbourne University, Kate had the opportunity to work overseas in the UK and visit other rehabilitation centers. Kate also worked and lived in Canada where she was once again able to broaden her experience in the field of Physiotherapy.
Kate regularly attends post graduate educational seminars to keep up to date with advancements in her field.
Trish Johnson
Speech Pathologist 
Clinical Services Manager
Speech Pathology Team Leader
B App Sci (Speech Pathology)
Member of Speech Pathology Australia
Trish is our Clinical Services Manger and Speech Pathology Team Leader. Trish has worked in the area of neurological rehabilitation for 16 of the 21 years she has been qualified, with most of her experience in the area of swallowing difficulties and language disorders post stroke and head injury. Trish has many years of experience in Senior clinical and leadership positions in Speech Pathology. Trish enjoys working with staff to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for our clients and to support the staff to provide the optimal therapeutic services as well as valuing each individual's experience and expertise.
Trish's role includes assisting with the day to day running of IRS, managing referrals, liaising with clinicians regarding any clinical issues, ongoing professional development and performance review.
Libby Bussau
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy Team Leader
B Physiotherapy
Libby works for IRS full-time as our Physiotherapy Team Leader. Prior to this she worked for Northern Health where she developed excellent clinical skills and experience. She has worked as a Physio for 7 years and is experienced with a wide range of clients with neurological conditions. She has a very caring and proffessional manner and is extremely thorough in her treatment planning.
Patricia O'Kelly
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Team Leader
Dip Occupational Therapy, B Health Sciences (Hons)
Patricia is our Occupational Therapy Team Leader. She
brings with her 22 years of clinical experience, the majority
of which has been with adults with ABI and neurological
conditions, which is an area of particular interest to Patricia.
She has worked in a number of large public and specialist
private hospitals, both in the UK and Australia. She is now
enjoying the challenge in adapting her extensive skills
and experience to community OT work.
Melissa Bennett
Occupational Therapist
B. App Sci (Occupational Therapist) Member of
Occupational Therapy Australia
Melissa has over 10 years experience as an Occupational
Therapist and completed her training in Sydney. Melissa
has worked in a variety of health care settings including both acute and rehabilitation settings. She has also spent two
years working in UK. Melissa has a particular interest in working with clients with complex care needs. She shows a strong commitment towards her clients and approaches her work with enthusiasm.
Sue Bilston
Physiotherapist
Bachelor Applied Sciences, Physiotherapy, Member APA
Sue has had a diverse career in Physiotherapy, spanning
20 years. She has specialist skills in hydrotherapy and
spinal cord injury, and has extensive experience in
Rehabilitation, Aged care and Neurology.
Shirley Brumley
Practice Administrator 
Shirley is our Practice Administrator and the person you’re most likely to speak to when you contact us by phone. In addition to providing general administrative support Shirley will help you with referrals and queries and is a vital link between the office and our staff on the road. She has a wide variety of experiences including ICU Nursing and a degree in Educational Studies.
Di Butcher
Marketing Officer
Di comes to us with an allied health background (Speech Pathology) and is responsible for maintaining and establishing relationships with referring organisations, clinicians and case workers. She also develops our quarterly newsletter, maintains the website and liaises with referrers directly and through our clinical staff. Through effective team working, relationship building and good communication we aim to build successful relationships with our referrers, ensuring the best service for our clients.
Yvonne Cohen
Speech Pathologist
B App Sci (Speech Pathology) B. AppSci (Psych) Hons
Masters of Clinical Neuropsychology
Member of Speech Pathology Association of Aust
Yvonne has excellent experience working with patients who have an acquired brain injury. She has worked in a variety of settings and can adapt her therapy easily to community-based rehabilitation. Yvonne has completed a Masters in Neuropsychology.
Namita Gill
Speech Pathologist
B. App. Sc. (Speech Pathology), Grad. Cert. Dysphagia, Member of Speech Pathology Australia
Namita has over 25 years experience as a Speech
Pathologist in a diversity of rehabilitation and
community settings, where she has held Senior
positions. She has worked with clients who have a
range of neurological conditions and is specialist in
the management of dysphagia (swallowing problems),
with a particular interest in practical community
dysphagia management. Namita is especially
focused on client advocacy/empowerment and the
psycho-social aspects of living with communication and
swallowing disorders.
Margaux Glindemann
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Margaux is a dynamic and motivated OT with sound
specialist knowledge in acquired brain injury,
neurological conditions and multi-trauma. She has
worked in major public and private hospitals, both in
Australia and the UK. While working in the UK
Margaux gained experience in cognitive rehabilitation with
brain injured clients, undertaking a specialist training
program in ‘Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy’. In
addition, Margaux has a particular personal interest
in vocational rehabilitation and developing her experience
in the area of driving assessment.
Andrea McQueen
Speech Pathologist
B. App. Sc. (Speech Pathology), 
Andrea has been practicing as a Speech Pathologist for approximately 15 years, much of that time in the area of neurological rehabilitation. She has a special interest in Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology, Community development and disability. She has had extensive experience all these areas having previously worked at Yooralla, Scope and ComTEC. She is also currently employed at the Inner South Communication Service and is a qualified trainer. Andrea’s specialist expertise is a valuable addition to the Speech Pathology team at IRS.
Nat Pribill
Occupational Therapist
B. App Sci (Occupational Therapist) Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
Nat has been with IRS for many years and began 
working in the area of neurological rehabilitation since
she graduated in 1993. She has a special interest in neuro-rehab, spinal and pain management as well as in assisting the seriously injured to return to meaningful employment. Her employment at the Austin Hospital, Donvale Rehabilitation Hospita, Victorian Rehabilitation Centre and
a private hospitall in London has contributed to her interest and extensive experience in these areas. Nat is a valuable member of our team and we welcome her back after a
period of leave.
Dr Jacinta Gracey
Neuropsychologist
BSc (Hons) Psychology Major, Doctorate of Psychology (Neuropsychology), MAPS, MCCN
Jacinta has 8 years experience in neuropsychology and
also currently works as a Senior Clinician at Epworth
Rehabilitation Hospital. Since qualifying in 2001 Jacinta
has specialised in brain injury and neurology with both
children and adult clients. In addition, she has overseas
work experience in this field.
Esther Sayers
Physiotherapist
B App Sci (Physiotherapy) Member of Australian Physiotherapy
Assoc.
Esther is a very experienced clinician with extensive
experience working with clients who have suffered a brain injury. Esther is a very patient therapist with a gentle nature and families really enjoy having Esther as part of the treating team. Many of the Case Managers who refer clients to IRS specifically ask to include Esther as part of the treatment team.
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