Ipswich Children's Allied Health and Music Services--Strategic Perspectives Analysis
Allied Health and Music Services in the Ipswich Region 2020-2022 We need a community-based response to children's allied health and music services--with funding directed to place-based strategic planning... Introduction This scoping study began by exploring allied health and music services in Ipswich. The purpose was to build my knowledge base for strategic planning of children’s therapy services. This is relevant for my private practice which offers occupational therapy and music services in Ipswich and surrounding areas of south east Queensland. The study is carried out through desktop research, and meeting with leaders of children’s services. It involves mapping service networks, and reflecting on my practice as a health professional in Ipswich. Background I commenced work as an Occupational Therapist at Ipswich Hospital in 1981, and have been working in private practice from 1987 to the present. The new knowledge gained from strategic perspectives analysis is useful for...