Justine has over 30 years’ experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist and as a Company Director with JRJ for the past 19 years. Whilst managing and developing JRJ Rehabilitation she has continued to practice as an Occupational Therapist particularly in the areas of return to work; early intervention; ergonomic education and training; assessment for home modifications; development of care plans/ NDIS plans; equipment prescription related to maximising independence and ensuring safe and optimal care; and medico legal assessments.
She is committed to assisting individuals to maximise their independence in their everyday life (including at home, at work and in the community).
In the past Justine has worked with TAC where she was involved in assessing and co-ordinating rehabilitation programs maximising independence in a cost effective manner. For a number of years prior to this she worked as an Occupational Therapist in the Spinal Unit of the Austin Hospital. She has extensive knowledge and experience in working with people who have spinal cord injuries, acquired musculo-skeletal injuries, brain injuries, amputations , MND and MS.
With her experience in working with spinal cord and serious injuries she has developed expertise in preparing Occupational Therapy reports to assist in Legal Processes.
Justine considers her major strength is her ability to communicate and negotiate with clients, employees, employers, agents and treating health professional to support and problem solve to affect a positive solution and outcome
Justine is an Accredited Occupational Therapist and actively participates in ongoing profession development.”