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Building Function

Listen in as Brad and the team of Exercise Physiologists at Specialised Health and Reva Wellness breakdown the barriers to improving the function of those with chronic health conditions such as cancer, chronic fatigue and mental health. Our aim is not only to help patients with these conditions come out the other side stronger than ever but to also empower those who work in the rehabilitation and insurance industry to understand what else they can do to support their clients along the road to recovery.

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Building Function

Volunteering and Lifeline with Alicia Gibbs

January 05, 2023 • Brad Domek • Season 1 • Episode 15

***Disclaimer: If you or anyone you know are experiencing any mental health symptoms, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

“If it’s important to us, we need to make the time”

In today’s episode we talk to Alicia Gibbs, an incredibly experienced Sydney-based Rehabilitation Coordinator at a major insurance company, who is also a Mentor and Telephone Crisis Volunteer at Lifeline Australia.

Brad and Alicia discuss all things volunteering, making specific reference to Alicia’s volunteer work at Lifeline, and shed some light on some of the challenges that Telephone Crisis operators face, and how the communication skills acquired as part of volunteering translate into everyday life. We hope you enjoy!

Relevant References:
https://www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline: 13 11 14