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 More“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?
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreOur society has glorified rugged individualism for far too long. The notion that you alone can make it, you alone are responsible for your success, and you alone can “hustle” your way to success is utter bullshit.
Read MoreDoes the SIRA NSW 2022 accredited exercise physiology fees order have the potential to compromise the quality of treatments and what implications will the new order have on businesses and their staff? Yet again, ESSA’s ability to successfully lobby for its members is in question.
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 MoreExercise & 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.
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.
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