Where Are They Now?
Life after BHS for Abby Curnow
After graduating from BHS in 2010
I moved to Adelaide to study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. After graduating, I moved to the Barossa to work for 2 and a half years, then moved over to Port Lincoln for the last 2 and a half years. So far I’ve spent my career within Private Practice. I’ve travelled overseas including Europe and Thailand, with many more destinations to tick off the list.
Current job role:
Physio Supervisor at a Private Practice. This combines musculoskeletal caseload with supervising fellow physio colleagues, supervising students (Uni and work experience) and mentoring.
Highlights of your current job/career:
Physiotherapy allows a huge range of diversity. It allows me to work with a variety of age groups, conditions, capabilities and patient goals. My day can vary from working on developmental delays in children, to helping a grandparent lift their grand kids again, regaining function and independence post stroke, getting someone back into their workplace or even to play at their peak level of sporting performance. I love having the ability to work with people to empower them to achieve their goals.
Physiotherapy is also a field that strongly supports ongoing learning. I have the opportunity to work in a variety of fields from sports, paediatrics, rehabilitation, acute hospital care and many more. I can choose which areas I professionally develop myself in to follow my current interests. To date, I have completed courses relating to dry needling, sports, Pilates, tendon rehab and many more. I plan to continue this study and venture into Womens Health, another particular interest area of mine.
Looking back on your time at BHS, did BHS help with your career pathway?
I was thankful to have supportive teachers throughout my time at BHS. A number of them who, with knowing the direction I was heading, and the goals I needed to achieve to get there, gave the most valuable asset in giving their time to assist me in achieving this.
Even through with a smaller school which had the potential to limit subject selections, we found solutions through open access subjects. A format which helped me prepare for the University style of teaching and learning.
Anything else you would like to add about your time at BHS?
High school is a great time to achieve a number of things. Build the skills for your future, wherever it may take you. Follow a path that aligns with your passions and you are likely to find a fulfilling career doing what you love. Enjoy the friendships you form and the variety of things you can get involved in throughout high school.