Regional physios treat patients from all Warks of life
For Broome-based Senior Physiotherapist Allison Wark, making a positive impact in patients’ lives is the most rewarding part of the job.
A member of our Kimberley allied health workforce since 2009, Allison always knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare.
“I love the variety and challenges of my job, the independence, and being part of a close-knit team,” she said.
“I enjoy being connected to my community through my work and personal life, and it's rewarding to see the difference my work makes across the community.”
Throughout country WA, our Allied Health professionals provide a full range of services across the continuum of care, including preventative, child development, acute, rehabilitation, mental health, aged care and palliative care.
Our physiotherapists operate in hospital and community settings, providing care locally as well as outreach services to surrounding communities.
They help patients improve their physical mobility and manage pain caused by illness, injury, disability, or aging, including developing treatment plans and providing education.
“I started as a Physiotherapist, then moved to Senior Physiotherapist, and have recently been covering leave relief roles as the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Physiotherapy Professional Lead and Kimberley Allied Health Manager,” Allison said.
“It wasn't until I started working that I found my joy for physiotherapy. It's immensely fulfilling to help people at various stages of their healthcare journey, and to see the positive impact you can make in their lives.”
When Allison moved from New South Wales to Western Australia nearly 20 years ago, she brought just two bags and an adventurous spirit.
Having spent most of the last 16 years based in Broome, she has developed a deep appreciation for the diverse communities of the Kimberley.
“Living in the region has deepened my understanding and appreciation for Aboriginal culture, and I feel enormously privileged to experience this,” she said.
“I grew up in regional NSW so living and working in the country is part of who I am.”
Allison encouraged anyone considering a move to regional healthcare to “embrace the challenge of uncertainty”.
“Don’t let fear of the unknown hold you back,” she said.