Asha Thurlow
Procare Group

Asha’s knowledge about physical injuries goes beyond what you ”see” and considers the biopsychosocial impacts on the person. Their education-based approach results in their client’s active participation in any RTW or return to life plans. Asha believes everyone can do anything with the right support and right education.

Kristina Varvaris
Recovre Group

Kristina exceeded expectations by educating the employer regarding the health benefits of supporting this RTW. The Employer advised ”this would not have been possible without Kristina’s persistence and determination to provide this worker with a sense of purpose and hope to continue working on completion of his treatment”.

Matthew Woolford
Konekt

Matthew navigated extremely complex cases, with serious burns injuries and associated distress to not just one client, but two. The claims had potential to destroy business operations, but due to the incredible assistance of Matthew, this was avoided and both parties made timely and sustained recoveries at work.

Hang Le
Procare Group

Hang became a Rehabilitation Counsellor due to a genuine want to help people. They don’t believe mental health should hold you back from doing what you love whether it’s work or recreation. Personally, Hang advocates for creating psychologically healthy workplaces believing everyone should be safe to work.

Jemma Thacker
Altius Group

Jemma’s unwavering dedication to empowering individuals with psychological injuries to successfully reintegrate into the workplace exemplifies their exceptional commitment and expertise, making them a deserving recipient of the award for outstanding achievement in return to work.

Jessika Tong
Konekt

Jessika provides highly valuable services, typically at a time where clients are most at need. Their ability to advocate and source supports outside of compensation schemes, which reduce psychosocial barriers and promote an ability to source and/or maintain employment is highly valued by clients and referrers alike.

Amy Wight
WorkFocus Australia

Brianna Monaghan
IPAR Rehabilitation

Jack Simula
Konekt

Alana Zeni
Procare Group

Alana is the best example of a person who genuinely cares for their clients and sees the big picture. They have made a positive impact on the lives of those they see, and embodies the concept that work is the best form of rehabilitation.

Elle Mentis
Recovre Group

Their compassion for clients and unique ability to engage even the most resistant workers and employers to achieve outstanding outcomes makes Elle worthy winner.  She has eclipsed company records with the number of NPS responses they receive informing of the impact they had in each worker’s recovery and RTW.

Jake Mitchell
Rehab Management

Jake excels in facilitating seamless return-to-work transitions, prioritising holistic well-being. He focuses on rapport-building and pain management. His commitment extends to delivering training on early intervention and fostering workplace safety and resilience. He significantly impacts team dynamics by prioritising upskilling, mentoring, and fostering camaraderie, contributing to team wellbeing.

Katrina van Zanten
Acumen Health

Katrina possess excellent problem-solving abilities and works tirelessly to assist her clients successfully navigate and manage their individual barriers to return to work, effectively linking them into appropriate external support systems. She is patient and compassionate in empowering her clients to improve their lives and achieve their goals.