Focus on Function

20/03/2026

Our team came together in Armidale recently for a culture day.

Time to step away from the day-to-day, reconnect as a team, reflect on the work we are doing across our communities and, importantly, have a few laughs together.

These days matter.
They help us stay connected, support each other and continue to build a team that people genuinely enjoy being part of.

19/03/2026

15/03/2026

Podiatrist play a crucial role in our communities!

Ultra crucial in complex injury management.

We share many files with our local podiatrists!

Please read, sign and share 🥰

Informing national workforce analysis and supporting government decision-making on skills, migration, training and policy responses to shortages across Australia, Jobs and Skills Australia’s 2026 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) survey is currently open.

This is an important opportunity to ensure workforce pressures within podiatry are accurately captured.

Your on-the-ground experience with recruitment, workforce gaps and service demand helps strengthen the evidence base used to identify occupations in shortage.

If you are an employer or sole trader we encourage you to participate.

✍️ Learn more and complete the survey https://bit.ly/4al7mZx

13/03/2026

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with an aged care caseload to join our team.

This role could be perfect if you are:

• Looking for a change in workplace
• Returning to work after some time away
• Wanting a more focused and manageable caseload
• Interested in working with older adults in aged care

The role includes a combination of residential aged care and community aged care across our beautiful New England region.

📍 Mobile role based in Tamworth or Armidale
📍 Permanent part time (2–3 days per week)
📍 Supportive and collaborative allied health team

At Focus on Function we love supporting people to maintain independence and function in everyday life. Our team includes occupational therapists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians and case managers working together across regional NSW.

If you are curious to learn more, you can explore our careers page here:
https://www.focusonfunction.com.au/join-our-team/

Or reach out for a chat:

Office: 0493 133 667
Louise: 0418 472 085

Tag an OT who might be interested 👇

11/03/2026

We are hiring – Occupational Therapist (Aged Care)

Focus on Function is looking for an Occupational Therapist with an aged care caseload to join our wonderful team.

This is a mobile role based in Tamworth or Armidale, supporting older adults across residential aged care facilities and community aged care services throughout our beautiful New England region.

What makes this role great:

• Aged care focused caseload
• Autonomy over your own diary
• Permanent part-time role (2–3 days per week)
• Combination of residential and community aged care
• Mobile role across our local region
• Supportive and experienced allied health team

At Focus on Function we love what we do. Our team works collaboratively across occupational therapy, nursing, dietetics, physiotherapy and case management to support people to live well and stay independent.

Interested to learn more?

Visit our careers page:
https://www.focusonfunction.com.au/join-our-team/

Or reach out for a chat:

Office: 0493 133 667
Louise: 0418 472 085
louise@focusonfunction.com.au

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10/03/2026

A big congratulations to Elisa on celebrating her 1 year anniversary with Focus on Function! 🎉

We loved being able to recognise this milestone at our recent team day. Elisa, thank you for the enthusiasm, care, and support you bring to the team and to our participants, we truly appreciate everything you do and are so glad to have you as part of FOF. 💜

08/03/2026

A big congratulations to Alina on celebrating 5 years with Focus on Function! 🎉

Alina reached this incredible milestone back in January, and we recently had the chance to celebrate her at our team day. We are so grateful for your hard work, dedication, and the care you bring to your role every day. Thank you for everything you do for our team and our participants, Alina - we’re lucky to have you! 💜

08/03/2026

Comprehensive menu and mealtime assessment in aged care 🍽️

Our dietitian is analysing menus, meal patterns and micronutrients to support optimal health in the ageing population.
Quality nutrition in aged care supports strength, healing, cognition and overall wellbeing.

Small changes to nutrition can make a significant difference to health and quality of life.

08/03/2026

Our dietitian is currently completing a comprehensive menu and mealtime assessment for a local residential aged care facility. This assessment goes beyond basic menu review and includes detailed analysis of macro and micronutrients to support optimal health in the ageing population.

Quality nutrition in aged care makes a significant difference. Well-balanced meals support strength, wound healing, cognition, immunity and overall wellbeing. Thoughtful menu planning and mealtime support are essential to ensuring residents receive the nutrition they need to stay healthy and maintain their quality of life.

07/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and the incredible women who make up our team at Focus on Function. We’re so grateful for the compassion, strength, and dedication each of them brings every day to support our participants and one another. 💜

Here’s to the women who uplift, empower, and make a difference in the lives of others - today and every day.

07/03/2026

Recently our Dietitian was onsite at a local residential aged care home completing a comprehensive menu review.

Menu reviews are about far more than compliance. They are about ensuring residents receive food that genuinely supports their health and wellbeing.

A thorough review looks at:

Overall nutritional adequacy

Protein distribution across the day

Energy intake for weight stability

Micronutrient provision

Texture-modified meals and swallowing safety

Fluid intake and hydration

Special therapeutic diets

In aged care, nutrition underpins strength, immunity, skin integrity, wound healing and quality of life. What is served each day has a direct impact on outcomes.

We work collaboratively with kitchen and care teams to ensure menus are practical, achievable and aligned with resident needs.

Good food is clinical care. And it deserves the same level of attention and expertise as any other intervention.

05/03/2026

All in a day’s work for our Occupational Therapy team. From laundry access and shower access to hand basin access and commode assessments, every visit is focused on improving safety, independence and everyday function.

Community-based work means being on the road, problem-solving in real environments and supporting people to live well in their own homes. Changing lives while genuinely loving the work we do.