Entries by Elise Slavin

Feel the fear and then leap

“Think about it: occupational therapists are on the go all day. Back-to-back sessions. A ridiculous amount of red tape and paperwork to achieve basic client outcomes. Precious resources are being used up on administrative tasks. A long list of clients to be seen, many with complex needs, where the occupational therapist can only scratch the […]

How Working Women Can Be Truly Flexible in the Workplace

“If you read job ads, you’ll come across claims of flexibility everywhere. Companies proudly boast about their commitment to “work-life balance” and promote their family-friendly policies. But is this newfound flexibility truly meaningful, or is it just a façade? Sure, it’s a positive step forward to acknowledge that women need flexibility in the workplace. However, […]

Leadership in Allied Health Franchising

“Franchising in healthcare is quite rare, obviously ActivOT was the first one so it’s good to see the model is starting to evolve and develop. The most important thing for leaders in healthcare, in franchising is to ensure that their people have everything they need to succeed.” ActivOT Founder Helen Whait speaks to Jenny Boymal […]

Supporting Women in Life and Work

As a woman and a mother, I understand the challenges that come with juggling family, career and everyday life. What I also know to be true, is that it is possible to “have it all”, with the right support. Throughout my journey to achieve professional freedom and satisfaction, I have consistently seen the benefits of […]

Women supporting women

“There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” — Madeleine Albright, 1937-2022 Politics and controversy aside, Madeleine Albright had a remarkable career. She’ll be remembered by this generation for her ‘revolutionary’ declaration that women must support each other – or a special place in hell is reserved just for […]

How do OTs achieve work-life balance?

Helen Whait, ActivOT founder and franchisor, is a dedicated mother of three boys. She wrote this article about how ActivOT has transformed her work-life balance:  2022 marks fifteen years since I started ActivOT and ten years since I launched the business as a franchise. Back in 2007, with the birth of my third son, I knew […]

Telehealth to continue for veterans

Helen Whait, ActivOT founder and franchisor, is an active member of the Occupational Therapy Australia Department of Veteran Affairs National Reference Group. She writes this important update for our DVA clients. “In my role on reference group, I’ve been working hard to ensure veterans and war widows have continued access to the telehealth introduced in […]