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The Intelligent Rebellion Paper 002

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.

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Difficult Conversations??

“Why are some conversations difficult?” Is it difficult for us as the professionals to discuss certain matters? Is it difficult for our clients and patients to discuss certain matters? Is it difficult for some other reason? Maybe, a little from column A,B and C?

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Let the Games Begin...

On 6th October 2022, icare has announced the selection of claims service providers for Workers Compensation on a Linkedin post. It’s great that icare have announced their top priority is improving outcomes for injured workers. I’m glad we cleared this up, especially for those whose top priority lay elsewhere. Improving outcomes for injured workers benefits our industry, and our society.

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Is Work Your Most Intimate Relationship?

This 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.

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ESSA, We Have a Problem.

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) knows it has a problem with membership inclusion, engagement, perception and satisfaction. All members should be equally valued and when another member has a differing experience to ours, it is opportunity hold a safe space to listen, engage and discuss. With over 7,200 members, it’s time to tap into that collective knowledge.

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