Despite the cold weather and ill health circulating at the moment Emerge have been very busy welcoming new team members and expanding our range and reach of group programs. For some highlights and other useful tips and strategies check out the latest edition of our newsletter here.
Summer - Newsletter
Wow! 2022 has arrived with a bang!! We have welcomed so many new faces and as expected this edition is packed with some COVID tips and visuals to help us navigate these tricky times. Don’t forget to get this newsletter straight to your inbox subscribe on our webpage. Check it out here Summer Newsletter 2022
Our Autumn newsletter hot of the press!
With the turn of the season comes the Emerge newsletter. Get some quick tips, ideas and information on all things early years. Keep up to date with programs and developments from your Emerge team. Designed for parents and those working in the early years….happy reading!!
Any topics you really want focus on drop us a suggestion at admin@emergealliedhealth.com and sign up to our mailing list through our website :)
Happy reading!
Emerge xo
We are on the hunt for another Child Psychologist? Are you just what we have been looking for?
Are you a psychologist or clinical psychologist looking to expand into private practice but worried you will miss the team opportunities? Come and be a part of our innovate multi-disciplinary allied health team. We collectively draw on the knowledge across disciplines to support our children, young people and families to be the best versions of themselves including Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Play Therapy and Behaviour Therapists.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST TO JOIN OUR TEAM.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
At Emerge Allied Health, you would get to be part of a fresh and innovative team. You would be able to access our space and resources, clinical or peer supervision, administrative support, and attractive remuneration.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work within a reputable allied health team with an established referral base
Be part of a fun, passionate and supportive team that work together whilst also offering you the opportunity for autonomy.
WHAT YOU WOULD NEED TO OFFER US
Your personal, clinical, and ethical values must align with those of Emerge Allied Health. You must be willing to work at multiple locations if required as we offer outreach services to a number of Child and Family Centres.
This role will include opportunities for individual therapy, running groups, and completing psychological assessments.
Essential requirements:
Full Registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
At least 2 year’s experience working as a registered psychologist
Experience working with children and families
Drivers licence and own transport
Desirable requirements:
Psychology Board Approved Supervisor Status
Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology
Training in a niche area (e.g. play therapy, family therapy, or population groups e.g. Autism)
If this sounds like you, or if you want to find out more, please contact us on 03 6709 8270 or email Lyndsay at lyndsay@emergealliedhealth.com for all confidential enquiries.
Resources to support your visit to hospital
We love it when our young people share with us their ideas and strategies and with permission want to share with others in the hope of helping others.
She wrote following a stay in hospital: "While I was in hospital I was struggling with communication and getting people to understand me and what I needed. I ended up making an 'about me' page for my charts and some communication cards for when I couldn't communicate verbally. The sheet was useful because it meant that if I had a new nurse they were able to get to know me a bit more without having to ask questions".
Access her About me template and Communication cards here.
What a great idea!!
Emerge response to COVID 19 - what we are doing
To our Emerge family,
We are writing to firstly check in with you and your children as to how you are going in these uncertain times? We value connections and meaningful attachments to foster growth and development and have been working together to ensure that in a time of social distancing we remain “connected” and can continue to offer your child meaningful, evidence based interventions so that despite what is happening broadly does not have to impact on your own child’s personal goals and needs.
The Emerge team have been meeting regularly and again this morning to ensure we are responsive and current with all health recommendations made. In light of this moving forward families will have a range of options available to them to ensure as minimal disruption as possible. These include:
Clinic visits:
As a health setting we are currently excluded from regulations but will be amplifying social distancing strategies. Please be confident your staff outside of work is practicing social distancing and if feel unwell will self-isolate. The following is requested of all families attending the clinic:
- Hygiene strategies will continue including everyone being required to wash their hands on arrival, all toys etc. are cleaned between appointments and office furniture multiple times per day.
- We appreciate transition items are necessary for some of our children. If possible please make this item a wipeable item and wiping down our toys together will form part of the session. If transition items can be avoided, it is appreciated.
- Please only essential people attend the session i.e. one parent and child. We ask at this time that no siblings attend. For those unable to do this alternative options are discussed below.
- Please arrive on time to your appointment and if early we ask you to wait in your car until your appointment time to avoid use of our waiting room where possible.
- EFTPOS facilities will no longer be operating. Families requiring this service will either be invoiced or can give credit card details verbally or over the phone to process payments.
- Families affected will be contacted directly about changes to any group programs.
Home visits:
If you are in self isolation or would prefer home visits our staff are able to offer this service and will practice personal hygiene of cleaning their hands prior to and after leaving your house. If you would like home visiting the Emerge team require the following:
- A space to work with your child allowing social isolation from other family members e.g. a specific room, the backyard etc.
- We will require using resources already in your home e.g. we are unable to bring our own toys and resources
- Please speak directly to your therapist about whether this would be a suitable option for you.
Online/ telephone sessions:
All Emerge practitioners are now able to offer online or telephone services. For all disciplines there are a range of evidenced based approaches for delivery via an online platform and will ensure your child can maintain a sense of routine and normalcy in these changing times. Zoom is the platform being adopted at Emerge as it meets all Australian Security Standards for use in this capacity and is very easy to use.
What you will need for Zoom telehealth appointments:
A computer (or tablet or mobile phone) with a broadband internet connection.
Speakers and a microphone – computers, tablets, and mobile phones generally have these already built in.
A webcam. Most computers, tablets, and mobile phones have these built in. Otherwise, this is a small camera that connects to your computer through a USB port, if it isn't already built into your screen.
Zoom Appointments
Zoom is a free web-based video conferencing tool that allows users to meet online (with or without video). Please download the Zoom application https://zoom.us/support/download to your device before the time of your appointment (see instructions below).
How do I join a Zoom meeting?
We will send you an email or text message which will contain a Zoom link
Click on the Zoom link prior to your appointment time. It will direct you to download the Zoom application (free of charge)
Once you have downloaded the Zoom application, at the time of your meeting/appointment click on the Zoom link again to join the meeting.
You're in!
If over the coming week you would like some additional assistance please contact Emerge and we can talk you through the set up over the phone or bring your device to your next appointment and your therapist can set up for you.
Please contact as soon as possible if you would like to change the location of your appointment to admin@emergealliedhealth.com or call 03 6709 8270. We would like to take the opportunity to thankyou all for your understanding and support and looking forward to adapting to a new world of service delivery with you by our side.
We can do this!!
Let's Shred!! Innovative partnerships with an MTB crew.
Emerge Allied Health has partnered with Trail Heads MTB to increase community participation opportunities for our young people. We work closely with the Trail Heads team to create an individualized biking program catering for all individual needs.
So no matter if you are keen to increase social networks, gain confidence on your bike or want to take your riding to the next level this may prove a great option for you. Please contact Andy from Trail Heads directly on 044 777 5810 to discuss or email our team atadmin@emergealliedhealth.com for more information.
Trail Heads MTB can be funded privately or through self and plan managed NDIS funding. Find them on Facebook @trailheadsmtb
