ARC in the media

Advance Rehab Centre has been in various media outlets and featured in industry news across a range of neurological topics.

What do the latest NDIS changes mean for people with neurological conditions?

Sky News features ARC CEO Melissa McConaghy on the NDIS Funding Shake-Up

June 26 2025

As national discussions around proposed changes to the NDIS gain momentum, our CEO Melissa McConaghy appeared on Sky News Australia to advocate for vulnerable Australians who rely on neurological rehabilitation services.

Filmed inside our Artarmon clinic, the segment highlights how potential NDIS reforms could limit access to physiotherapy and other critical therapies for individuals living with complex neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain injury, and MS.

Melissa speaks on behalf of physiotherapists across the country, calling for policy decisions that reflect the real needs of the disability community.

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We had Channel 7 in the Hurstville clinic, interviewing ARC CEO Melissa McConaghy, on behalf of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and two of our clients shared heartfelt stories about how the upcoming NDIS changes will affect their funding, and the devastating impact on their day-to-day life.

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June 24 2025

At Advance Rehab Centre, we see strength and resilience every day—but some stories truly shine. Two of our amazing clients, Emma and Martin, recently shared theirs on Channel 10’s ‘The Project‘, highlighting their journey with young-onset Parkinson’s and how rehabilitation has helped them take back control of their lives.

Both based in Sydney and attending regular sessions at our Artarmon clinic, Emma and Martin are dedicated to staying active, connected, and positive in the face of Parkinson’s.

June 2025

Channel 10 September 2024

Advance Rehab Centre (ARC) client Melanie shares Stroke Rehabilitation Story on Channel 10. Melanie announced 6 months ago that she was registering to run in the Sydney marathon, where she went on to walk 4.2km with a team of 10 people around her. Seeing Melanie strive towards a big goal in her sights is an inspiration to all of us. She has worked hard to get to this stage. Recovery from stroke is an ongoing process, and at every session, we’ve celebrated the incremental achievements, such as standing up without holding on, through to standing safely from her office chair on wheels.

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Melissa Harrison

Cultural and Professional Development Manager & Neurological Physiotherapist

BSc (hons) Physiotherapy, University of the West of England, UK
Msc Neurorehabilitation, Brunel University, UK

Melissa has worked in the field of neuro physiotherapy since early in her career. She specialised as a senior neuro physiotherapist in the UK for a number of years - working across a variety of specialities including neurosurgery, neuro medicine, stroke and both inpatient and outpatient neuro rehab. This experience has given Melissa a solid understanding of the journey people go through from receiving their initial neurological diagnosis, through to much later stages of their rehab.

Melissa went on to complete a Masters in Neurorehabilitation in London, gaining valuable analytical and research experience and completing her own research project exploring the rehabilitation services available to people with brain tumours. Melissa has a special interest in neuro-oncology, as well as stroke and a wide range of post neurosurgery and neuro medical conditions. This experience led to her being invited to review and contribute to the Cancer Council's 'Understanding Brain Tumours' information booklet in Australia in 2019.

It is her time working as a physiotherapist at ARC that motivated Melissa further to remain living in Australia! Over her time working at ARC, Melissa has become a PD Warrior certified instructor and trainer - delivering practical courses to other allied health professionals across Australia.

She loves her job for continuing to develop the ARC team as it grows. Melissa enjoys supporting the team through change and growth, ensuring the highest quality of therapy is maintained, as well as the team culture that staff and clients thrive from at ARC. Melissa can be contacted at ARC Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and welcomes feedback on the service clients are receiving.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys ocean swimming, tending to her rapidly growing plant family and making the most of the abundance of beautiful walks Sydney has to offer!

Lisa Meng

Hurstville Deputy Exercise Physiology Team Leader and ESSA Accredited Neurological Exercise Physiologist

Bachelor of Exercise Physiology, University of New South Wales

Lisa completed a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales. Lisa started at ARC in 2018 and is passionate about assisting individuals in building a healthy life long relationship with exercise, no matter the impact of their disability. She believes that movement and exercise is a privilege that should be and can be enjoyed by all.

She has been involved in a number of Stand Walk Run intensives, an ARC driven program that involves the Multidisciplinary team to apply the principles of neuroplasticity to a client's program. Through this experience, she has been part of many client journey's that have seen clients with neurological impairments return back to sport, running, work and travels.

Lisa is the co-chair for the Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) special interest group. She has extensive experience working with FND clients and assisting them with understanding their condition, offering creative and sustainable management strategies and helping them re-integrate into physical activity.

Lisa is a cheerleader for her clients, not only in a therapy setting but for all further pursuits that aid in them living a fuller and more meaningful life. She has played a key role in supporting a Parksinson's client, Dean Laws, in completing two marathons and promoting the work of the Dean Team, which aims to improve the lives of all those living with Parkinson's.

Lisa has delivered an evening lecture to health professionals about the Role of Exercise Physiologists in Cardiometabolic risk factor management for the neurological population. Lisa is invested in assessing Neurological clients thoroughly, understanding the various risk factors and secondary health conditions that are related to Neurological conditions. She uses her treatment approach and education components to ensure clients understand their condition and empower them to follow a trajectory that leads them to improved overall health.

Lisa works full-time in our Hurstville clinic. She loves her time on the gym floor getting the most out of her clients, but also supervising the EPs on her team as she believes ARC is one of the best environments for a Neuro EP to thrive.

ARC in the media

ARC in the media

What do the latest NDIS changes mean for people with neurological conditions?

Sky News features ARC CEO Melissa McConaghy on the NDIS Funding Shake-Up

June 26 2025

June 24 2025

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