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“While many of our facilities are closed during the Christmas break, our unique facility, the Residential Transition Care Program (RTCP) continues to run 24/7. At RTCP, allied health, nursing, medical and support staff work with our consumers with the main goal of assisting them to return home or to other services. Our patients come from hospitals after receiving prior assessment. Most of our patients are discharged home, with others going on to other facilities/services and a few transitioning into Residential Aged Care. The Program supports people both in hospital and in their own homes. We have 60 beds which makes us a busy space, but we are a cohesive team who are resilient and use creative ways to think outside the box, because safe supportive discharges is our priority.”

Senior Physiotherapist Kirsti has been leading a very dedicated Physio team at RTCP for 18 months, and recently was celebrated on Allied Health Professionals day for her leadership in Community and Oral Health. ...

It’s that funny time of year when we aren’t really sure what day it is, but for our wonderful nurses it’s just another day in the festive season! 🫣🎁

While many of us debate if it’s Wednesday or Saturday (it’s actually Sunday FYI!) we do still have appointments running at many facilities, including at the Day Unit Investigation and Therapy Unit at TPCH where NUM Sarah with nurses Lachlan and Stephanie are ‘holding down the fort!’

📲 “If you get a call from No Caller ID and you have an appointment at this time of year, there’s a chance that it could be us calling," shares Sarah.

“We are open across the festive season every day except public holidays for all of your therapies and procedures.”

"If you need to reschedule, we are here to help - let us know if you can`t make it. 🤳 ...

Being named Allied Health Professional of the Year wasn`t on Tegan`s bingo card for 2025, but her career choice has helped around 35,000 patients this year alone. 😳

Originally planning on becoming a teacher, Tegan pivoted from Education and moved into Occupational Therapy, graduating in Roma and securing a role at the Community and Oral Health directorate around 18 years ago.

🤗 Tegan has been a part of the Community Transition Care Program (CTCP) from its inception and has cared for thousands of patients so that they can stay and thrive at home.

“I was part of the CTCP team when it opened and saw its first patient,” Tegan shares.

“I love it. I truly believe in what we do to put supports in place for the older person to live independently for as long as possible.

“It gives the whole team immense satisfaction that we are able to help people meet their goals.”

👏 Shoutout Saturday to COH Allied Health Professional of the Year Tegan ...

On Boxing Day, enjoying Christmas leftovers is almost as mandatory as avoiding the midday sun. 🌞😎

STARS Dietitian Lizzie has some tips on how to maximise the good in your Christmas leftovers whilst also maintaining healthy and sustainable habits into the new year.

"Leftovers are meant to be enjoyed, not avoided. The goal after Christmas isn`t a `reset`, it`s gently finding your routine again," shares Lizzie.

"I would suggest adding some veggie sticks to your cheese platters, topping your pavlova with a variety of different fruits, drinking a glass of water with every second drink and making a balanced meal from leftovers with fibre in salads, protein and a carb such as potato, rice or bread; preferably wholegrain where you can."

"To ease back into routine from festivities, ensure you fuel your body with regular meals, movement you enjoy and plenty of rest and relaxation." ...