Friday 13 June, 2025
Workplace injuries reach far beyond just the person who is injured. It spans to reach the employer and employees, family and friends, and local community… not to mention the entire patient rehabilitation and return to work team who is striving for one individual’s success.This journey can be challenging for everyone, and often everyone is looking for a hero to step up. To stay mentally motivated, work together, and stay on track requires that exact type of mindset – The Hero Mindset.
Culturally different people don’t just look or sound different; they think differently because they were taught to communicate and think differently by the school system that educated them. These differences often lead to misunderstandings and frustrations when meetings involve people who grew up in different parts of the world. These misunderstandings can have significantly negative consequences when it comes to health care decisions. Through a combination of insightful diagrams, powerful an...
This session will provide information about facilitating return to driving as a goal for workers. We will discuss the Why, When and How of identifying limitations that would require further assessment of functional driving skills. For drivers who have not yet returned to driving, or are self-restricting driving following their workplace accident, the referral to Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Services (DARS) can be an important next step towards recovery. Within DARS, workers have an op...
Learning objective:To assist the attendee in better diagnosing psychiatric conditions causing chronic pain and other functional somatic syndromes, applying appropriate therapies, and making more accurate prognostications about recovery and return to work.Hopefully the presentation enables clinicians to envision a more comprehensive psychological and behavioural program in addition to medical and physical and occupational therapy services which will assist in optimizing the care of ...
Learning Objectives:Understanding Duty to Cooperate and Duty to Maintain EmploymentPotential Breaches to the Duty to Cooperate and Duty to Maintain Employment Legislation Benefits of early return to work and activation on the jobUnderstanding suitable work Terminations The role of external providers with the new legislation
Learning objectivesAlthough various clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exist, many aspects of work-related PTSD have not been adequately researched or translated into practice, and clinicians often lack clear guidance on how to support these individuals to facilitate both mental health recovery and return to work. In this presentation,...
Learning objectives:1. Improve skills in assessment and treatment planning with mental health disability.2. Review evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to improve outcomes.3. Address common barriers to recovery and return to work.
Come meet the owner of Gabi and Jules – a small business owner with big visions on what can be possibleListen to the story of Lisa Beecroft, the owner of Gabi and Jules who has made a conscious effort to provide an inclusive place of employment for individuals of all abilities. Hear her reflect on the challenges faced as an employer in creating a safe place for all to work and feel comfortable, and more importantly, the numerous benefits to all those involved.