Focus on Function

18/01/2026

🦽🔧 What is tilt-in-space and why does it matter?

One of the key functions of tilt-in-space on a power wheelchair is pressure redistribution — a critical feature for people at risk of pressure injuries.

Here, our Senior Occupational Therapists are exploring the anterior tilt function of a power wheelchair. While there are plenty of laughs and good commentary, this hands-on time is serious clinical work.

For scripting Occupational Therapists, it’s crucial to:

Know the equipment

Understand how it truly feels

See how it operates in real life

Only then can we make safe, informed, and person-centred recommendations that genuinely support skin integrity, comfort, and function.

All jokes aside — this knowledge matters.

18/01/2026

✨ Immediate availability ✨

We currently have immediate availability for:

Occupational Therapy

Dietitian services

📍 Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah & surrounding areas

If you’re a referrer, case manager, support coordinator, or an individual looking for timely allied health support, please reach out — we’d love to help.

📞 0493 133 667
📧 referrals@focusonfunction.com.au

🌐 https://www.focusonfunction.com.au/make-a-referral/

Supporting people of all abilities to enjoy everyday life.

16/01/2026

🚙😄 All in a day’s work

Here’s Alina, our Senior Occupational Therapist, test-driving an off-road setup — no hands, up the gutter, adjusting controls, and having a few laughs along the way.

Understanding equipment we’re considering for the people we work with is critical. Knowing how it handles, how controls respond, and how it performs in real environments helps us make informed, practical recommendations.

We also work hard to build strong relationships with suppliers, because we truly believe collaboration leads to better outcomes for the communities we serve.

Love the commentary, the laughs, and the hands-free confidence — all part of the job.

15/01/2026

🚗💚 Supporting our team, on the road and beyond

Jess, our wonderful Practice Manager, has been out on the road supporting our team — this time on a trip to Armidale.

It’s always a good time to celebrate the people who make Focus on Function such a great place to work. On this visit, Pema was celebrating both her birthday and her first work anniversary with us 🎉

Supporting our team to do great work is at the heart of what we do — because when our team feels supported, our communities benefit too.

12/01/2026

🚜🌾 Assessing tractors for access, safety, and optimal function

Assessing tractors isn’t just about access — it’s about optimal function, safety, skin integrity, and so much more.

This is an exciting and unique role for one of our Occupational Therapists, working closely with participants to ensure equipment supports their individual needs, goals, and day-to-day function.

There are many factors to consider when recommending or modifying equipment like this, and we love the problem solving that comes with making sure every detail supports the participant safely and practically.

Real work. Real environments. Real impact.

12/01/2026

Reach out if we can help:
focusonfunction.com.au
admin@focusonfunction.com.au
0493 133 667

11/01/2026

🛠️✨ Professional Development Day – Aidacare, Tamworth

We always love the opportunity to see, touch, and try new assistive technology — especially when it could make a real difference for the people we support at Focus on Function.

Spending time exploring equipment hands-on helps our team truly understand how it feels, how it works, and who it may best suit. Knowing what’s available is critical to delivering up-to-date, practical, and meaningful services in our communities.

Thanks to the team at Aidacare Tamworth for the time and support — always great learning alongside local partners.

10/01/2026

🚗☕️ Travelling and working together

Travelling together while supporting client goals means great coffee, even better chats, plenty of laughs, problem solving on the go, and truly client-centred work.

On this day, our Occupational Therapist and Case Manager were out on outreach to beautiful Inverell, working together to support clients in a coordinated and meaningful way.

This is what community-based care looks like — collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in real connection.

09/01/2026

🚗☀️ Travelling with work buddies ☕️💚

Check out our dietitian and occupational therapist out on outreach together, delivering quality multidisciplinary services to enhance lives in our communities — all while travelling through our beautiful countryside.

On this day, Chelsey and Joey were heading out to a residential aged care facility. Work days are always better with good company, a coffee in hand, sunshine, and some great clinical work along the way.

We’re proud to deliver local, collaborative care — and even prouder of the team who make it happen every day.

09/01/2026

02/01/2026

2025!!
You have been big, exciting and wonderful!