Andrew Mclean

Work Able Consulting 

Andrew exemplifies what an occupational rehabilitation consultant should be; he goes above and beyond on every file he works on. He shows compassion and empathy, and doesn’t hesitate to use every tool in his arsenal to ensure his injured workers have every opportunity to move forward from their workplace injury.

Courtney Slatter

KINNECT

Coutney’s exceptional work on a challenging case, achieving an impressive +83 NPS, showcases their ability to balance employer and worker needs while promoting the Health Benefits of Good Work. Their collaborative efforts resulted in positive return-to-work outcomes, making them a deserving award recipient.

Kate Freeman

Rehab Management

Kate is a highly passionate occupational therapist renowned for her ability to think creatively to help clients overcome barriers and achieve their goals. In an industry that values innovation, she leads with lateral thinking and a deep consideration for every individual and challenge she encounters.

Emily Bain

Work Able Consulting

Over the past 5 years, Emily has committed to completing their training to becoming a qualified psychologist, focusing on a career in workplace rehabilitation. Emily is an asset to our workplace, both in relation to their specialised knowledge base and the personal qualities they bring. Well done.

Sam Bennett

APM

Amid profound adversity, Same brilliantly orchestrated workplace modifications and strategic interventions that restored the confidence and safety of a disability support worker in her 60s, overcoming psychological trauma and systemic challenges. This exemplary dedication to client wellbeing and safety truly merits the Outstanding Achievement in Return to Work Award.

Wassan Awad

Rehab Management

Wassan’s dedication was evident in her prioritising the individual’s safety and empathetic, insightful guidance toward reemployment. She ensured all barriers were addressed without rushing the return to work, consistently displaying passion and empathy, leading to positive outcomes

David Ronan

Nabenet

David’s dedication to excellence in occupational rehabilitation, demonstrated through their comprehensive training initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and innovative strategies, sets them apart as an exceptional candidate for this award, embodying the values of leadership, expertise, and positive impact within the industry.

Jessica Castricum-Smith

MOVE Injury & Disability Support 

Jessica demonstrated outstanding leadership in providing high quality RTW services. Transformative impact on wellbeing, organisational effectiveness within industry best practice. Our OES Service has gone from historically substandard as an occupational rehabilitation provider within WorkSafe Victoria to ranked as the number 1 OES provider. This speaks volumes for Jessica’s suitability for this award.

Jodi Puncher

AMS Consulting

Jodie embodies exceptional leadership. She empowers her team with unwavering support, autonomy, and guidance. In the face of unexpected challenges, she adapts, inspires, and fosters resilience. Their authentic communication, emotional intelligence, and trust-building have created a positive work environment. Our rapid rise to three-star scorecard reflects her impactful leadership.

Madison Sheekey

Nabenet

Madison’s technical knowledge and vast experience coupled with her dedication to nurturing and developing the team makes her an exceptional asset to the WorkSafe scheme. She is proactive, always seeking ways to improve and utilise her knowledge of complex claims for the best possible outcome for all parties.

Tom Kelly

APM

Tom has demonstrated exceptional leadership through his vision and empowerment of the team which has resulted in every KPI within the business improving.  Tom has installed the mantra that “return to work is an emergency” highlighting and putting into practice the Health Benefits of Good Work.

Conor Abrey

Counselling Appraisal Consultants

Conor has demonstrated a persistent aspiration to learn, be challenged, and achieve positive outcomes. Conor’s high level of effectiveness in facilitating RTW outcomes is due to his passion in promoting the Health Benefits of Good Work. Conor develops genuine rapport with injured workers, employers and treating practitioners.

George Barbarigos

KINNECT

George exhibits a genuine passion for success in their field and consistently employs creative thinking to achieve exceptional return-to-work success rates. Recognising that each claim is unique, he understands the importance of tailoring their approach to suit individual needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all strategy.

Hayley McPherson

Konekt

Hayley shines as an exemplary figure, embodying clinical expertise, a can-do attitude, and exceptional empathy towards her workers. She delves into understanding individual needs, crafting tailored rehabilitation solutions for superior outcomes. Her commitment to improving the lives of her workers makes her a truly deserving candidate for this award.

Morgan Reid

WorkFocus Australia

Morgan considers clients individual needs and work demands to allow the greatest opportunity for a successful and sustainable recovery. Morgan’s keen focus on early intervention and achieving outcomes for clients has allowed her to assist 110 individual clients in the past 12 months an achieve an impressive 79% RTW rate.

Yannick Verjans

AMS Consulting

Yannick consistently achieves absolutely incredible RTW outcome on the most challenging cases where clients have been exposed to significant events and risks such as criminality, assault, death, sexual abuse and significant role pressure and does so applying best practice and a genuine client centred concern for all stakeholders.

Anita Crestani

Recovre Group

Fallon Davies

IPAR

Fallon is an experienced job seeking consultant with over 12 years of experience in occupational rehabilitation and has demonstrated consistently over this time, her commitment to supporting regional job seekers with the highest level and quality of service. Her dedication to improving employment outcomes for vulnerable regional Victorian’s is unmatched.

Julian Strempel

KINNECT

Julian embodies excellence in workplace rehabilitation, promoting Health Benefits of Good Work principles through flexible assessments, tailored job training, and holistic support. Achieving a remarkable 60% New Employer RTW rate, Julian exemplifies dedication, innovation, and outstanding stakeholder satisfaction, setting a benchmark in the industry.

Louis Pinnuck

KINNECT

Louis stands out as a deserving winner for their swift adaptation and outstanding performance in workplace rehabilitation. With a remarkable Same Employer RTW rate of 94% and an excellent NPS of +83, their proactive approach, effective communication, and dedication to HBGW implementation make them an exemplary choice for this award.

Molly McCombe
Recovre Group

Molly has a strong focus on providing empathetic support to workers, whilst simultaneously driving RTW outcomes. She has transitioned into occupational rehabilitation with such aplomb, that she has already moved into a team leader role, where she is imparting her knowledge to colleagues. A great achievement.

Nick Crameri

APM

Nick has quickly become a highly valued team member, building trust from clients, employers and insurers, thanks to a friendly personality, high standards of professionalism, and a thirst for knowledge and improvement – he is well deserving of this recognition.

Jackie Kerry

Nabenet

Brilliant, caring, conscientious, adaptable, supportive and reliable are all appropriate words to describe Jackie, and demonstrate the reasons behind her outstanding performance in the industry thus far. She is a pleasure to work with and sets a fantastic example for the rest of the team to follow.

Lauren Smyrnis
APM

Lauren has consistently demonstrated excellence and has grown substantially in her first year in occupational rehabilitation, gaining confidence and exceptional skills. This, along with her can-do attitude and excellent RTW outcomes, makes her a valued and worthy member of our team – and an ideal candidate for this award.

Ray Bagher

AMS Consulting

IPAR

Electronic Screening Tool for High-Risk Workers

Electronic Screening Tool for High-Risk Workers: Identifying Prolonged Recovery Factors

IPAR’s commitment to improving early support for clients with musculoskeletal injuries through the proactive identification of poor prognostic factors/recovery barriers early post injury makes them a truly innovative provider and deserving recipient. This approach is reducing long term disability, chronic pain and improving recovery and return to work outcomes.

Elizabeth Ibrahim

Nabenet

The client is a national food manufacturing provider and distribution service and having a widespread workforce, the client sought Elizabeth’s assistance to increase the health literacy of their staff and empower them to take control of their health.  A comprehensive project was introduced to encourage their workers to incorporate stretching and exercise into their daily routine and make their health a priority.  The project was piloted in Victoria and subsequently scaled up and implemented nationwide and it catalysed a cultural shift towards prioritising health and wellness in the workplace.

Samantha Nicklen

Rehab Management 

Samantha has fully embraced our company and industry values, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to meet client needs. She expertly utilises award-winning digital tools and implements a person-centred approach to enhance client well-being and provide outstanding service, resulting in effective, practical plans and measurable outcomes for diverse clients.

IPAR

Workplace Health and Wellbeing Training

Worker and employer health literacy and education is a key pillar in both the prevention of and best practice management of injuries both at and out of work. This service puts those workers and employers at the heart of change through this educational, active intervention to ensure positive health change

Andrijana Nikolic

APM

During her placement while completing a Master of Rehabilitation Counselling and Mental Health, Andrijana demonstrated a quick understanding of occupational rehabilitation, utilising holistic and client-centred approaches to achieving outcomes and setting realistic expectations with clients. She has since successfully progressed to be a highly valued team member.

Breanna Ware

IPAR

Breanna is passionate, empathetic and embodies the core values of an occupational therapist. Her eagerness to learn and develop their skills, accompanied by strong communication skills demonstrates that they would be an exceptional occupational therapist in whichever career path she chose. Breanna was motivated to make a difference in our regional area.

Ishika Malhotra-Kumar

APM

While only in her first year of her Masters of Rehabilitation Counselling and Mental Health degree, Ishka demonstrated a strong understanding of occupational rehabilitation, utilising holistic and client-centred approaches to achieve outcomes. Since starting as a consultant, she’s received excellent well-deserved feedback from colleagues, clients, and insurers.