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Transcript: Luna talks about beginning her career as an Education Queensland physiotherapist
I was really looking forward to my first week of work as a physiotherapist starting in schools. It was good to be able to feel supported by the line manager who is the principal of the school where I am based and I was welcomed by the other specialists who are based there as well – these are not just physios but occupational therapists, a nurse, speech- language pathologists  and the guidance officer. 
Sure there were things that made me feel “Am I ready for this?”, but I could see this as a good start to my career as I have always had a special interest in paediatrics.
A real challenge for me is learning to work with a student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. These children often have movement difficulties which really affect how they can join in at PE or play time.

When I was at university, I had a placement in Education Queensland. It really gave me the motivation to apply for work in the department through the Queensland Health new graduate process. I really love that the students are happy to be at school and that I have the chance to get to know them, work with them and help them to learn. 

There is a lot to take in when you start your career, particularly in a large department such as this. But when I helped a new therapist to get started with us this week, I could see how much I’ve learned and how much I’m enjoying this job.