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Real Talk:
From Graduate to Confident Clinician
Live webinar

Join our live webinar

Wednesday 14th October 2026

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Starting your allied health career can feel exciting, overwhelming, inspiring – sometimes all at once. If you’re wondering how long it takes to find your feet, what it's really like working with your first clients, and what support really looks like as a new clinician, you’re not alone. 

 Join us for Real Talk: From Graduate to Confident Clinician, a live webinar featuring Graduates from our Everyday Independence, Early Start Australia and Therapy Focus Graduate Programs. 

 Hear firsthand how they navigated the transition from university to practice, built their confidence, and found the support they needed to help them grow.

 Event details 
Date: Wednesday, 14th October 
Time: 6.00pm-7.00pm AEDT
Location: Live online webinar

Whether you’re approaching graduation or have already graduated, this is your opportunity to hear the real stories behind the graduate experience and ask questions. 

Plus: Win a Bambi Bag
Register to attend and you’ll go into the draw to win The Essential Bambi Bag Tote valued at $110.00! T&Cs apply – see here for details

Everyday Independence Graduate Program

Our Everyday Independence Graduate Program is designed to prepare you for real-world success in community-based disability practice. Over 12 months, you’ll receive comprehensive training to build the skills and experience you need to deliver industry-leading therapy and create positive change every day. Watch Siena’s career story, as she shares her experience as a graduate Speech Pathologist at Everyday Independence. 

Find out more about the Everyday Independence Graduate program.

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Early Start Australia Graduate Program

At Early Start Australia, we know how important the start of a journey can be. That’s why we’ve developed a 12-month graduate program that will help boost your confidence, as well as your skills and give you the best start in your career. On our Graduate program you can expect real support, close-knit teams and opportunities for growth, as you make a meaningful difference for children and their families. Watch Shannon's career story, as she shares her progression from Graduate to Leader at Early Start Australia.

Find out more about the Early Start Australia Graduate program.

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Therapy Focus Graduate Program

Our Graduate Program invites new clinicians to embark on an exciting journey with access to an expansive network of knowledge and support. 

As one of Western Australia’s largest disability service providers, Therapy Focus is committed to nurturing the next generation of therapists. 

Therapy Focus has joined forces with Everyday Independence; a national therapy provider that’s part of the APM Group. Your development is supported locally and strengthened globally, with continuous learning and clear pathways from early career roles to senior therapist and team leader positions.

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Part of APM Group


Early Start Australia, Everyday Independence and Therapy Focus are part of APM Group, a global health and human services provider enabling better lives for more that 2.9 million people each year. APM services help people with injury, illness, or disability, children and older adults, unemployed people, and those facing hardship or harm. 

 By joining us, you’ll have the opportunities of a global organisation, with the connection and care of a local team.

A young child sits on a light-coloured rug holding a pale blue balloon while interacting with an Occupational Therapist at floor level. The scene takes place in a bright indoor Early Start Australia clinic with timber floors, shelving units and potted plants in the background. The OT is extending a hand towards the child, and both are focused on the shared activity. Natural light and soft neutral tones create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.