The Intelligent Rebellion, founded by Rhea Mercado is a think tank and community of people who are contributing their vision towards a better future. The topic is Is Exercise & Sports Science Australia headed in the right direction"? The purpose is to speak to the specific challenges being faced by members on these topics, to discuss both my own lived experience, observations and opinions, and those of others, and to offer some recommendations.
Read MoreThe Intelligent Rebellion hosted a Think Tank Session on 17 February 2023 attended by industry professionals. The topic of the Think Tank session was EPA009 Consultation C in the context of SIRA NSW Accredited Exercise Physiology Fees and Practice Requirements 2023.
Read MoreIs it time to ban employment restraint clauses in workplace rehabilitation? In this article, Rhea ruminates about what effect these clauses have on the workplace rehabilitation and compensation sector.
Read MoreRhea passes on some elder millenial knowledge and shares the things she wishes someone told her when emabarking on a career in healthcare and compensation. Listen to this article on The Intelligent Rebellion Podcast.
Read MoreThis is tokenistic bullshit and it needs to stop. It’s time for companies to genuinely listen to what employees need and want. It starts with creating safe inclusive spaces for employees to be honest without fear of repercussions or consequence. It’s time to make changes to workflows, provide appropriate tools and equipment, and to give them real time off.
Read MoreI recall a memory from a trip to Laos in 2018 and a lesson learnt about life from a street vendor.
Read MoreAfter 15 years of working in healthcare and compensation I’m able to sum up how we can improve the system in just four words. It’s a bit on the nose and not for those easily offended.
Read MoreJoe had complete trust in his medical team. Did they fail him?
Read MoreManaging and *ahem* extinguishing workplace burnout is a conscious and uncomfortable process. A process which requires you to notice the discomfort, question it and then take action. And it all starts with connection, community and compassion.
Read MoreHello 2022. I’m ready, willing and able. I'm super excited about 2022, well, I'm usually excited about the future, being an optimist and all.
Read MoreBefore all these steps and strategies, we must encourage compassionate conversations. We must first listen to those who are the most affected by these decisions. The people who have sustained an injury.
Read MoreA little video message from me.
Read MoreA story of deception in compensation. As an allied health professional myself and having being a treatment provider in the past, I hold my peers to a higher standard and hold company owners accountable for understanding the guidelines and regulations in which they have chosen to deliver services.
Read MoreThe spirit of the system is one of humanity, care, and compassion.
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