ARPA SA Awards

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.

South Australia 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: 15th May 
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Rydges South Park Adelaide

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Pathway to the National Awards

All South Australian 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.

Congratulations to all the winners of the inaugural ARPA SA 2024 Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards, that were held in Adelaide on 11 October:

  • Jake Mitchell, Rehab Management  - OUTSTANDING CONSULTANT AWARD (SAME EMPLOYER)
  • John Campbell, Konekt - OUTSTANDING CONSULTANT AWARD (NEW EMPLOYER)
  • Amy Wight, WorkFocus Australia - BEST NEW STARTER
  • Matthew Woolford, Konekt - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN RETURN TO WORK AWARD (PHYSICAL CLAIM)
  • Jessika Tong, Konekt - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN RETURN TO WORK AWARD (PSYCHOLOGICAL CLAIM)
  • Jemma Thacker (Care and Wellbeing Program), Altius Group - INNOVATION IN RTW AWARD
  • Kelly Courtney, IPAR Rehabilitation - EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
  • Briony Freda, Acumen Health - ARPA SA PRESIDENT'S AWARD

Questions?

If you have any questions in relation to the ARPA Awards, or would like to enquire about SPONSORSHIP, please contact careers@arpa.org.au.


The 2026 ARPA SA Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards program would not be possible without the valued and generous contributions of our sponsors.