Working at GCP was an enriching experience filled with growth opportunities, while working alongside incredibly skilled and caring healthcare professionals. The educational and fun environment allowed me to thrive professionally and personally, helping me to become the keen, autonomous physiotherapist I am today.

I’m very grateful for the experiences, skills and friendships I gained during my time there!

I was lucky enough to do a 3 week locum with Good Country Phyisotherapy in January. What a great time I had both in the clinic and out and about exploring the area. I was based in Bordertown and Kingston S.E which gave me the best of both worlds. Living the rural life and the coastal life. Clinic work was varied, as you expect in a rural practice. The clients were grateful for your help and always had a tip for things to do around the local area.

The other staff both clinical and admin were helpful and went out of their way to help me settle in. It just was great that I could concentrate on my patients, knowing that the other staff would help me with any paperwork or following up that I had to do.

I guess the best recommendation is that I would be happy to return to Good Country Physiotherapy for another locum stint anytime.

Since starting at GCP 2.5 years ago, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time. From my first day, staff from the physios to admin are welcoming and help make you feel part of the GCP family. Working in the country and across the different clinics, the case load has been broad and interesting, where each day is different. I have been fortunate to treat injuries which would have been rare to see in my first few years working in the city.

Working at GCP with senior physiotherapists who have completed their masters qualifications is very fortunate, their years of expertise in their chosen areas is broad. They are always happy to help clarify concerns, assist with more complex patients and share their clinical pearls. The new grad mentoring program was an excellent way to build the foundations for the rest of my career

Moving from university to working as a physiotherapist is a big change. However, with the new grad program I felt supported whilst having my own autonomy and independence. For anyone wanting a broad case load, wanting to feel supported at work and are interested in working rurally, I would not hesitate recommending working at GCP. My time at GCP has been invaluable.

Living in Bordertown was a huge change to my comfortable city life. I have grown up in the city and knew that one day I wanted to challenge myself by moving away to immerse myself into a small community. When I finished my physiotherapy degree, I saw the job advertisement for Good Country Physiotherapy and had to take it! Also, the southeast was an area I’d never explored so when the opportunity to work here came up, I was excited to be at the border of Victoria and South Australia. Being here has given me the chance to explore rural Victoria, drive along Great Ocean Road, go to The Grampians, take The Overland train to Melbourne city, visit Mount Gambier and become part of an amazing community of people.

I felt welcomed into the community immediately, joined the netball club, made new friends, learnt to knit and enjoy the refreshing nature outdoors and farm life. Throughout the year there are events through the sports club that I have enjoyed attending, country shows, active fun runs, cycling days. Working at GCP is an opportunity that can’t be missed.

I am so thankful for everything I have learnt here during my early physiotherapy career. I have had the chance to work across all different parts of physiotherapy including hospital, aged care, private practice. The clients I have seen are so variable, from young people to the older population, acute sports injuries, chronic conditions, rehab NDIS clients, and work cover. Additionally, the team support has been amazing and there are always fun social gatherings throughout the year. I have enjoyed the support I receive clinically as well with regular scheduled patient chats and professional development.

I thoroughly enjoyed my locum contract with GCP and was made welcome from my very first day. It is a clinic with a greatly varied caseload over multiple sites, allowing visits across the beautiful Limestone coast and Tatiara area.

Regular meetings, professional development sessions and support from specialised Senior Physiotherapists allowed me to grow as a practitioner, while working autonomously and to my own values at as health care professional.

With such a diverse team of clinicians and admin staff, the best thing is just being part of the team!