ORS is excited to announce that we have been awarded 12 Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) specialist mental health contracts, delivering services across 15 sites in New South Wales, Western Australia, the ACT, and Victoria. With over 30 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities, injuries, and mental health conditions through

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare globally, promising new ways to improve outcomes, streamline processes, and redefine how care is delivered.  Here at ORS, we are proud to be at the forefront of this evolution with our own internal large language model chatbot, ORSON. What sets ORSON apart is

Diabetes Australia is encouraging Australians to support the campaign and raise awareness about diabetes during this week. The goal is to work towards a future where diabetes can do no harm. Managing diabetes effectively involves adopting a well-rounded lifestyle that supports long-term health. Nutrition plays a vital role in this, but combining

We hope this will help make talking to a dietitian more accessible for you. You don’t have to wait any longer or for your body to get really sick before seeing a dietitian. Come talk to us today! We love to hear from you and how we can improve you

Every year, World Dietitians Week is a time to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of dietitians in improving health and well-being. ORS is proud to join this celebration by recognising the important work of our dietitians in disability support and NDIS-funded care. What is Dietetics? Dietetics is a specialised field that takes a

With the cooler weather creeping in and the days becoming shorter, there’s no denying that winter is coming. While the idea of jet-setting off to a tropical island sounds great in theory, realistically, most of us are bundling up, reaching for cozy sweaters, and preparing to embrace the season at

As we’re heading towards the end of school holidays, it’s time for us carers and parents to think about how we can support our children in transitioning from holiday mode back to learning and routines. While holidays are perfect for letting our children consolidate their learning from the previous school

The Need for Quality Management in Disability Allied Health Services The disability-allied health sector in Australia, particularly within the context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), confronts a myriad of unique challenges that underline the imperative need for robust quality management systems. Central to these challenges are the diverse and

The International Organisation for Standardisation’s ISO 9001  standard has become the globally recognised framework for quality management systems. First published in 1987, ISO 9001 has undergone several revisions, evolving from a prescriptive checklist to a risk-based, flexible system for managing quality. With over 1 million certifications worldwide, ISO 9001 adoption

What is ISO 9001? ISO 9001 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for a quality management system (QMS). It provides a model for companies to follow to meet customer quality and regulatory requirements for their products and services. ISO 9001 is part of the more prominent ISO 9000 standards

What can you do if your treating doctor tells you that you can never return to employment, or tells you that at this time employment is not a safe or suitable option for you? First it is important to understand that vocational rehabilitation is an emerging science and not all

What if I have difficulty getting on with my rehabilitation consultant? Mutual respect and a sense of partnership can help a vocational rehabilitation plan become successful. This is also called a rehabilitation alliance. If you think this alliance could be better, it is important to try and identify why you

Will I be able to choose the type of jobs that I attempt, or choose the location of the jobs or the hours that I work? Yes. It is most important that your job preferences are acknowledged and respected. You can help by being as clear as you can about

What are my rights if I agree to participate in vocational rehabilitation? Although your rights may not be explicitly stated it is now generally accepted that vocational rehabilitation ought to be delivered in a ‘tailored and person centred’ way. There is no standard approach that fits everyone. This means that

  People who need help with employment following a serious injury, health condition, disability, or adverse event, may be offered assistance to return to meaningful employment. This assistance is often called ‘vocational rehabilitation’, or sometimes ‘occupational rehabilitation’. The term rehabilitation can also refer to other forms of medical rehabilitation (physiotherapy,