Brain rehab at Brightwater Oats Street a story of serendipity with Janet Wagland

Nestled in Victoria Park, Perth WA is a one-of-a-kind, world leading brain rehabilitation centre.  Janet Wagland, CEO of Brightwater Oats Street, tells us about the innovative teamwork at the centre which means clients can learn to take back their lives.

 We learn what an Occupational Therapist does and how Janet’s talent for competitive rifle shooting has seen her travel the world and represent Australia. 

 “Because if we don't have a crack and take a bit of a risk and try something different and fail and learn from that in the way we operate ourselves, how can we possibly expect people who we're supporting to go through rehabilitation related to their brain injury to do exactly that? We asked them to trust us to have a go to try something different.” Janet Wagland 

 You’ll hear:

Brightwater Care Group (2:00)

What is acquired brain injury? (5:00)

Young stroke (6:00)

Oats Street Centre history (8:00)

Graduation program and criteria (12:00)

Working as a team (16:30)

Wrap around service (18:30)

Innovation and world interest (23:00)

Student placements at Oats Street (24:00)

What is an Occupational Therapist? (25:30)

Janet’s warm table growing up (35:10)

Competition rifle shooting (37:00)

Duration: 40 minutes.

Links:

Brightwater Oats Street

Swansea Street Market

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My Warm Table, translated into Italian is Tavola Calda. These were the words my Papa used to describe a table of good friends, good food and good conversation. I always aim to create a tavola calda in my life and I hope this podcast encourages you to do so too!