The ARPA Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards celebrates and showcases the Australian workplace health, return to work and rehabilitation industry’s many outstanding achievements and acknowledges the industry's importance in the broader community.

Tasmania will once again take centre stage as the awards return for the second time, bringing together industry leaders, peers and partners for an evening of recognition and connection.

Event details

Date: 1st May, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Aura Room, Crowne Plaza Hobart

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Pathway to the National Awards

All Tasmania Award winners will automatically become finalists in the 2026 National Awards, to be held at Crown Perth on 1 September 2026.

This national recognition provides an opportunity for state winners to be acknowledged on a broader stage, celebrating excellence and best practice from across Australia.

New for 2026: Exceptional Case Management Professional

Tasmania is proud to introduce a new award category for 2026:

Exceptional Case Management Professional

This category recognises outstanding injury case management professionals who demonstrate excellence, professionalism and a commitment to positive outcomes.

To be eligible, nominees must:

• Be employed by an insurer, self-insurer or broker

• Be based in Tasmania

Congratulations to all the winners of the inaugural ARPA TAS 2024 Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards, that were held in Hobart on 4 October:

• Annerie Venter, Rehab Management - Best New Starter Award
• Ayden Demeijer, Rehab Management - Exceptional Leadership Award
• Lethokuhle Sibanda, IPAR Rehabilitation - Outstanding Achievement in RTW - Physical Claim
• Linda Duniam, Total Workfit Solutions - Outstanding Achievement in RTW - Psychological Claim
• Melissa Youd, Konekt - Outstanding Consultant Award - New Employer
• Mohan Mattala, IPAR Rehabilitation - Outstanding Consultant Award - Same Employer
• Ryan Kay, IPAR Rehabilitation - Outstanding Student Award.