28/05/2024
FIVE of our biggest takeaways from working as a remote therapist in the Northern Territory as occupational therapists 🧡
- Remember that you are a visitor on Country. Know the Country and people you are visiting. Communicate with Traditional Owners / Land Council and other important community members before you go- and ensure you are not impacting any cultural events or commitments. Learn some basic words in language and know which areas are out of bounds for travel. Listen and learn. Remember it is a privilege to experience Country and First Nations culture. Be respectful, mindful and grateful.
- Create some healthy habits before you travel. When you are travelling a lot for work- healthy habits are a MUST! They can help us to keep our routine in different environments to still work at our best. Things like an exercise routine, sleep hygiene and meditation routines are our MUSTS when we go remote.
- Be prepared and be SAFE. Travel together, check in with your team and make sure you always have the necessities like water, first aid kits, a sat phone and car equipment. Share your itinerary and always make sure you check in with someone back at the office and at home. And LOTS of WATER!
- The days can be LONG. Preparation is key. Sometimes it can be easy to miss a meal or have a can of soft drink instead of water while on the move. But you NEED your energy and hydration on these days more than anything. Look after your body and yourself- stay hydrated and eat well- even if that means a little more prep before you head off!
- If you love what you do- it will show. This job can be HARD. It can be long days, complex care and tough emotionally for therapists. But it can also be the best job in the world. You get to determine your WHY. You get to decide what you takeaway from this role. And if you’re open to it - you will learn more than you ever imagined. 💛
Have you got any tips or learnings from remote health? We’d LOVE to hear them below! It’s honestly he best job in the world. I mean just look at the journey 💛❤️🧡 pictures by our FAVE .photography