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Leah Brown
Principal Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Masters in Rehabilitation Counselling
Graduate Diploma Rehabilitation Counselling UniSA
Graduate Certificate in Mediation UniSA
Certificate Nursing (Rehabilitation) RAH
Employment History
Leah’s early work background began from rehabilitation nursing, specialising in the orthopaedic, spinal injury and head injury rehabilitation units of Hampstead Centre. She had been involved in the planning and implementation of home care services for people living in the community with a disability as a founding director of SA’s first private Home Care Service. This then extended to the development and training of employment preparation programmes for people with disabilities for DEET before transferring her skills to the provision of return to work services as an accredited provider for WorkCover, ComCare and GWRCO in SA since 1995.
Leah is a member of both the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors and South Australian Rehabilitation Providers Assoc.
Areas of Special Interest
Leah had developed sound working relationships in the hospital, nursing and nursing home environments in addition to allied health services including cleaners, medical orderly, portering and catering services. Manufacturing, Education, Shipping and Transport industries have also benefited from her experience.
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Ian Huchison
Operations Manager
Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Certificate in management
Master of Business Administration (current)
Employment History
Ian began working with the rehabilitation industry in 1987 and was a supervisor and manager before entering private practice as a consultant. Over the next 17 years Ian contracted in to some of South Australia's largest self insured employers and has also worked as an Injury Management Adviser within the insurance industry. With a wealth of experience, Ian is able to ensure a quick assessment of needs and tailor an approach that ensures a resolution is achieved for all parties.
Areas of Special Interest
Ian has extensive experience with return to work services for pre injury employers as well as particular expertise in the job seeking field. Self Insured employers, both private and government, continue to appreciate Ian's energetic and involving approach to rehabilitation. Ian has also written and presented training programs through TAFE and has a passion for training and mentoring staff.
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Alex Grigg
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant / Advisor Pre Injury
Qualifications
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), Flinders University.
Employment History
Alex is a Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant at Insite. He has 5 years experience working in vocational rehabilitation and employment services.
Alex has had experience delivering specialist vocational rehabilitation services to the Australian Defence Force, Employers Mutual Limited and to major employers within the automotive industry. Alex has worked as a Job Capacity Assessor conducting Job Capacity Assessments for the Dept of Employment and Workplace Relations. In addition, he has worked as an Employment Consultant in the Job Network industry. A background in psychology has allowed Alex to provide behavioural management support to children in school environments. He continues to provide suicide intervention support for Lifeline and the Domestic Violence Helpline.
Areas of Special Interest
Coming from a background in psychology, Alex has a special interest in human behaviour and psychological disorders. Alex also has a keen interest in completing Suitable Employment Assessments to identify future vocational options for clients which facilitates a timely return to work.
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Minyonne Greenfield
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant & Advisor Training
Qualifications
Masters degree in Social Work
Bachelor of Arts
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training
Certificate IV in Management
Employment History
In addition to having worked in workers compensation rehabilitation since 2002 managing a caseload of injured workers, many of these long term claims with complex needs including psychological illness, poor educational attainment or language barriers to achieve the best possible outcome in terms of a return to work with their pre-injury employer, new employment or a finalisation of their claim, Minyonne has held a variety of positions within the recruitment industry (job network) and retail sales. Her recruitment expertise has provided a broad industry knowledge as to the type and availability of employment in the labour market as well as a wealth of employer contacts.
Areas of Special Interest
Minyonne has expertise in services including return to work management, early intervention, job seeking and employment transition. Her social work studies have prompted an interest in working with clients who have complex needs to develop innovative solutions to facilitate a return to work.
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Kristy Montagnese
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant / Advisor Transition
Qualifications
Master of Conflict Management, University SA
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Anthropology) Adelaide University
Professional Certificate of Mediation (IAMA)
Professional Certificate in Family Therapy (Bower Place)
Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment
Accredited Mediator (IAMA)
Employment History
Kristy commenced her professional career through a variety of roles in the Human Services Industry. Here she provided both counselling and mediation services to individuals, families and workplaces. This expertise provided a sound skill base for her next roles as a Vocational Rehabilitation Provider, working with Workers Compensation, Self Insured Providers and Income Protection Claims. In addition to her counselling and mediation roles, Kristy has also lectured in the field of Occupational Health and Safety at various educational institutions in South Australia.
Areas of Special Interest
Given that Kristy is an accredited mediator, Kristy has a special interest in conflict management and stress related claims in the workplace. Kristy applies her specialised skills in counselling to provide exceptional services for complex injuries, and particularly psychological condition and illnesses.
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Marnie Kent
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant / Advisor Transition
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology, Uni SA 2005
Diploma in Remedial Massage, Australian College of Massage 2007
Senior Lecturer Training - Australian College of Massage 2009
Employment History
Following university studies, Marnie was employed in retail management until 2007 when she commenced as a Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant, specialising in transition to new employment. Marnie has experience managing complex and long-term claims, and in all aspects of the job seeking process, from job matching to interview preparation and post-placement support. Marnie has been involved in developing and implementing job seeking programs aimed at empowering clients to make positive changes to achieve their goals. Since commencing with Insite, Marnie has expanded her skills to include pre-injury return to work services, with a focus on fostering an integrated approach to accomplish a timely and sustainable return to work outcome.
Areas of Special Interest
Marnie's background in remedial massage, sports psychology and sports training lends to a keen interest in fitness and exercise, as well as injury prevention. She is also particularly interested in assisting clients to build motivation and confidence towards achieving their goals, by promoting independence.
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Paola Mascolo
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Grad. Dip Soc. Sc. Rehab. (current)
Bachelor of Social Work
Employment History
Paola graduated from social work in 1996 after which time she worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor for approximately eight years.
In 2004 Paola chose a different career path where she has been able to transfer many valuable skills and commenced working as a Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant. She has found the transition both a challenging and exciting new role. Paola demonstrates particular strengths in motivating difficult clients through the experiences she developed in her previous role.
Through Paola’s training and work history she has been able to develop her networking skills within multidisciplinary professionals enhancing positive outcomes for individual case plans.
Areas of Special Interest
Paola is fluent in Italian (verbal and written) which has assisted her when working with the Italian community. With her array of skills developed working with clients with some severely challenging obstacles in their way, Paola has been able to enjoy outstanding results to the mutual benefits of all parties concerned.
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Jane Andary
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Graduate Certificate Mediation
Bachelor of Arts (media & communications)
Associate Diploma in Social Work
Registered Nurse Certificate
Employment History
Jane joins Insite with a vast work experience in social and behavioural science occupations. She has many years of experience counselling from rape crisis through to career counselling and tutoring. She was most recently working as a project officer in the Medical & Rehabilitation Management Project at the Motor Accident Commission enhancing her research, negotiation and stakeholder liaison skills.
Jane has upheld many management positions understanding first hand the rehabilitation process from an employer’s perspective.
Her mediation training and experience is an invaluable asset offering the injured worker and their employers the benefit of this approach when developing a sound return to work plan.
Areas of Special Interest
Jane is particularly interested in further developing her mediation skills with specific interest in the rehabilitation needs of the client with stress related disorders. She enjoys working with clients from varied occupational backgrounds including hospitality, health and allied health industries.
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Suzanne Critchley
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws - University of Adelaide 1993
Bachelor of Arts - University of Adelaide 1991
Employment History
Suzanne has over 10 years experience as a Vocational Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant. Her extensive experience is founded on best practice techniques and motivating all parties to achieve a timely, safe and sustainable return to work.
Previous experience is as a Manager in the Arts Industry in South Australia and New South Wales specializing in Industrial Relations, Contract negotiations and Occupational Health and Safety and as a Para Legal specializing in industrial injury claims.
Areas of Special Interest
Suzanne's legal background has equipped her with strong negotiation skills and she is particularly interested in stress claims and complex cases with a pre-injury focus.
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Marg McNamara
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Diploma of Teaching
Bachelor of Education
Certificate of Hydrotherapy
Grad Certificate Women's Studies
Grad Diploma Rehab Counseling
Employment History
Marg has an extensive work history with a background as a hands on therapist for clients with both head injuries and musculoskeletal injuries. This has given Marg an excellent understanding of injury and recovery. Marg has spent the last 7 years undertaking vocational rehabilitation for a number of large self injured organizations. Marg has works across all government sectors and most recently provided vocational rehabilitation in manufacturing at GM Holden.
Areas of Special Interest
Marg is committed to the positive outcomes provided by early intervention and is especially interested in working with complex physical injuries. Marg enjoys working closely with employers to achieve sustainable outcomes for injured workers.
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Mark Gowland
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Certificate in OH&S, Ballarat University
Employment History
Mark has worked in the Workers Compensation industry for over 20 years. He began his career as a case manager with a number of agents and in a number of jurisdictions quickly achieving managerial and senior positions. This grounding enabled him to then branch into the role of Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant which has seen him successfully work in some of the most challenging areas with a confidence and ability which is rare. Mark’s experience has enabled him to develop targeted and outcome focused rehabilitation services within the legislative context so important to effective case management.
Areas of Special Interest
Transport, Defence, trades, assisting in returning workers to pre-injury employers.
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Evan Taylor
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
Employment History
Evan joins Insite with 5 years experience in the vocational rehabilitation industry. Managing both pre-injury and job seeking claims in the past, Evan also has recent experience managing a team of Workplace Rehabilitation Consultants delivering services primarily to Employers Mutual Limited. Evan also has experience as an Employment Consultant in Job Network and as a Recruitment Consultant in blue collar recruitment, having an in depth understanding of both industrial and administration based work environments.
Evan ensures proactive and cost effective service provision via a thorough and inclusive approach towards returning injured workers to sustainable employment.
Areas of Special Interest
Evan is particularly interested in providing services to pre-injury claims, allowing him to utilize his ability to develop strong and valuable relationships with key stakeholders in order to achieve common goals. Evan also has extensive experience with providing job seeking rehabilitation services and has successfully provided rehabilitation services to the Australian Defence Force.
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Jayne Gowland
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education, Certificate OH&S
Employment History
Jayne commenced work in the industry as an Injury Manager in the hospitality industry in 1997, completing her accreditation as a Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant with an independent rehabilitation company in 1999. Her injury management skills have since been fortified through positions as Rehabilitation Advisor, OH&S Manager and Human Resources Manager in a variety of industries including retail, transport, government, and medico-legal. Whilst working as a Rehabilitation Advisor for a WorkCover Insurer for three years, her core role was to review complex and long term claims, liaising with all stakeholders to define and implement mutually agreed strategies within clear timeframes with measurable outcomes. Throughout these roles, Jayne has worked with a variety of industry professionals and medical practitioners to develop and facilitate national training programs in injury management, including courses in claims management, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries and psychiatric illness.
Areas of Special Interest
Jayne's experience in human resource roles and as rehabilitation advisor has developed her skills in complex claims, particularly those with associated work performance/industrial relation issues. Her strengths in education and training enable her to develop and facilitate injury management training aligned with core industry competencies with measurable learning outcomes.
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Karen Murphy
Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Diploma of Education (Special Education)
Bachelor of Arts Major Psychology
Experience
Karen has been an accredited Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant with WorkCover for the past 18 years. Recently joining Insite with 18 years experience within the vocational rehabilitation industry
Employment History
Prior to vocational rehabilitation, Karen was a Special Education Teacher within various high schools and proceeded from there to work with Woodville Spastic Centre and HETA in preparing programmes of social adjustment and living skills for the brain injured and children with special needs. Karen continued to expand her skills working with outpatients at Hillcrest Hospital in a vocational education and employment programme. It was from there that Karen commenced work as a Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant. Karen also worked within WorkCover in Long Term Claims.
Areas of Special Interest
Karen has extensive experience working cross a variety of industries, most recently specialising in stress claims with Department of Education and Child Services and return to work services for Nursing Association of South Australia. Karen enjoys the challenge of employment transition and new rewards of securing suitable employment for her clients.
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Melissa Girdham
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Employment History
Since completion of her Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree with a major in Psychology in 2005, Melissa has gained extensive experience assisting injured workers through the process of returning to their pre-injury employer or gaining alternate employment.
Melissa's prior working experience has been in hospitality, retail, office management and customer service, and working in these areas has provided her with useful skills which she has utilized in her role as a Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant. Melissa's caring and supportive approach to rehabilitation delivery has been strengthened by her prior experience as a Volunteer Telephone Counsellor for Lifeline and the Domestic Violence Helpline.
Areas of Special Interest
Melissa has a personal interest in the areas of hospitality, retail and childcare. Coming from a rural background, Melissa also has a keen interest in the agricultural industry, with a portion of her client base covering areas of rural South Australia. Melissa especially enjoys assisting injured workers who are unable to return to their pre-injury employer realize their capabilities, and successfully secure new paid employment.
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Dinabee Sander
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant /
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology, University of SA.
Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
Employment History
Dinabee joins Insite with a retail and community services background. Recently completing her Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counseling with a psychology undergraduate degree, she brings a refreshing new approach to our team and clients alike.
Her dedication and enthusiasm ensure the achievement of service delivery outcomes and service standards.
Areas of Special Interest
Retail, hospitality and community services with a particular interest in assisting injured workers realize their new employment possibilities.
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Alastair McGrath
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) University of South Australia
Currently completing a Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation Flinders University
Employment History
A recent graduate, Alastair studies have seen him work with people across the lifespan including children, the over 50's and people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Work experience in first aid services and the hospitality industry has also enabled Alastair to develop skills that will help him provide rehabilitation services.
Special Interest
Musculoskeletal injuries, as well as a keen interest in sport and fitness.
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Donna Patrick
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) UniSA
Post Graduate Diploma Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) University of Western Australia
Employment History
Experience working as an Exercise Physiologist developing exercise rehabilitation programmes for individuals with chronic/complex medical conditions and musculoskeletal injuries.
Two years experience working as a Case Manager (in both Western Australia and South Australia).
Special Interest
Musculoskeletal injuries and exercise rehabilitation.
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Alison Saxvik
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) - Flinders University
Graduate Certificate in Human Factors and Safety Management Systems - University of South Australia (current)
Employment History
1 year experience as Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant - return to pre-injury employment
Recent roles have been with working with youth in advocacy and supportive counselling roles.
7 years experience in hospitality industry.
Special Interest
Alison has particular interest in behaviour based approaches to safety management as well as an interest in the psychological and social factors that impact on rehabilitation and return to work.
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Ioana Buzila
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Certificate III and IV in Fitness
Work Experience
Ioana has recently completed her Honours degree in Psychology. While at University she worked as a Personal Trainer. During her time as a Personal Trainer she worked with a variety of clients with many different goals and injuries. Ioana also worked with a number of rehabilitation clients, aiming to improve the movement and function of these clients.
Areas of Special Interest
With her background in Psychology and the Fitness Industry, Ioana is interested in integrating the psychological and physical aspects of life and the return to work process.
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Mei Lin Ford
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science, Macquarie University, NSW
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, Macquarie University, NSW
Work Experience
Prior to completing postgraduate studies, Mei Lin spent several years in the finance industry in client services. She has also worked as a Weight Loss Consultant in the fitness industry. Mei Lin's experience has enabled her to develop effective communication skills that will assist her in supporting injured employees in their return to work.
Areas of Special Interest
Anxiety and mindfulness.
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Larissa Kovalenko
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling - University of S.A.(Magill)
Bachelor of Labour Studies - Adelaide University
Diploma of Nursing (Post-Enrolment) - Royal Adelaide Hospital
Employment History
Larissa has worked as an Rehabilitation Consultant within a large self insured government health employer working toward returning workers to pre-injury suitable employment.
Her experience includes working with clients of Workcover / EML in Transition Job Seeking and Restoration to the Community Larissa's background in nursing acute care, rehabilitation and sexual health counselling provides her with a broad minded approach to meeting and working with people from all walks of life.
Areas of Special Interest
Larissa's belief is for encouraging human rights and equal opportunity for all. She has a determination to aid in the rehabilitation of a person to optimal capacity with a focus on the needs of the individual.
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Jonathan Ramke
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology
Graduate Certificate Clinical Neurophysiology
Bachelor of Medical Science (Neuroscience) - current
Employment History
Jonathan joins the team at Insite with previous experience as a work place rehabilitation consultant, having experience working with physical injures, chronic pain, psychological and psychiatric conditions.
His experience also includes working with Disability Employment Services to assist individuals with varying medical and pre-vocational barriers including: physical injures, chronic pain, psychological and psychiatric conditions learning disabilities, to enter pathways to meaningful employment.
Areas of Special Interest
Jonathan is passionate about the brain and Neuroplasticity, and studying influences on cognitive and behavioural functions.
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Barbara Sampson
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)
Employment History
Barbara has a sound employment history in retail, marketing, and administration, bringing a diverse working knowledge of both industry practises and demands in these areas. Through her Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) Barbara participated in a project for the Office of Ageing, defining individual programs for aged community members to socially reconnect with both their families and the community. This project fortified her skills in programme planning and goal setting; measuring actions and outcomes whilst maintaining inclusive stakeholder relationships. Barbara has further consolidated her counselling experience through her work at Life Design Counselling Centre, and brings a broad depth of skills to the workers compensation industry in return to work services.
Areas of Special Interest
Barbara is interested in all aspects of rehabilitation and return to work, with a personal interest in managing claims with primary or secondary psychiatric conditions. Barbara demonstrates strong strategies for early intervention on pre-injury referrals, and practical skills for supporting longer term claims seeking new employment options in alternative industries due to a change in their Suitable Employment goal. Her broad experience in retail makes this industry a particular area of strength.
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Golnaz Zarei
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology, University of South Australia
Employment History
Having an extensive background in retail management and customer service provided Golnaz with management skills, interviewing, socializing, training and communicating skills. Following university studies Golnaz did some volunteering work as a counsellor which enabled her to gain experience within the social work fields as well as working with people with special needs. Golnaz also archived experience dealing with relationships, family violence, parenting skills, drug and alcohol abuse and child abuse. Golnaz also gained experience in the areas of Stress Management, Conflict, mediation and Assertiveness.
Areas of Special Interest
Psychological disorders, counselling, and case managements.
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Alex Rogers
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Post-graduate Masters degree in Work and Organisational Psychology
Employment History
Alex joins Insite Injury Management Group with a widespread employment history ranging from physical labour, to customer service and research. Since completing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) in 2009 majoring in Sport and Recreation, Alex has focused on the impact psychology has on maintaining an efficient work environment and a satisfying work-life balance.
Areas of Special Interest
Ensuring a healthy lifestyle at work, with a particular interest in assisting injured workers explore new employment possibilities.
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Amanda Leane
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Employment History
Amanda recently joined the Insite team after completing her Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy). Occupational Therapy has helped her to understand the importance of employment and rewards returning to work bring to life. Throughout her studies Amanda has worked in a variety of settings including paediatrics, men's health, aged care, physical and mental disability, acute psychiatric and community development both in the private and public sector.
Amanda's employment history also spans retail, travel, hospitality, childcare, administration and health care throughout rural and remote Australia and internationally. These experiences have brought a rich understanding and appreciation for the complexities of workplaces and the relationships within them.
Areas of Special Interest
Amanda is passionate about lifelong learning and professional development as part of a multi disciplinary rehabilitation team at Insite. Amanda has a strong focus on holistic, client centred practice which empowers clients to be the main driver in their return to work.
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Louis van der Berg
Psychologist/ Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Qualifications
BPsych Psychology
MA Counselling Psychology
Employment History
Originally from a private practice background, Louis also has experience in Human Resources and Business Management. He brings expertise of psychological processes, particularly useful in the rehabilitation of injured employees.
Areas of Special Interest
Psychological assessment, processes and perceptions in the workplace, particularly how these processes and perceptions impact the return to suitable employment, adding value to the employer and employee.
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Adele Richards
Physiotherapist / Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant /
Advisor Medical Expert Services
Qualifications
Masters in Health Science (specialising in Business)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (UniSA)
Employment History
Adele completed her physiotherapy studies in 2002. She then worked in a private practice setting both here in Adelaide and in London, UK. During her time as a private practitioner, Adele developed a special interest in the treatment of headaches and enjoyed empowering patients to take an active role in their rehabilitation. Adele joined the insite Injury Management Team in 2008 and is able to use her past clinical experiences and the completion of her postgraduate studies as a catalyst to developing a 'global' view to rehabilitation and developing strong working relationships to obtain optimal results.
Areas of Special Interest
Working as a clinical physiotherapist for 5 years, Adele has naturally developed a strong interest in musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation, ergonomics and biomechanics. As such Adele is particularly interested in Job Analysis, Ergonomic and Manual Handling Advice, Activities of Daily Living Assessment and Functional Capacity Evaluation.
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Anne McIntosh
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Diploma of College of Occupational Therapists
Dip. C.O.T. (U.K.)
Focus® Functional Capacity Evaluator
Employment History
Anne graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 1980 and has worked in the fields of Hand Therapy, Orthopaedics and Spinal & Neurological Trauma in the U.K., Canada and Saudi Arabia. From 1995 Anne also worked for a multi-national healthcare company providing clinical skills, marketing and training focus for under-graduate and post-graduate O.T.s, Physiotherapists and sales personnel in the U.K. and Australia.
Anne has worked in the Occupational Health industry since 2000 and applied to become a service provider to the Workcover Corporation in October 2001.
Professional Affiliations
Accredited Member of Australian Association of Occupational Therapists
Registered with Northern Territory and Western Australia Associations
of Occupational Therapy
Areas of Special Interest
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Analysing aspects of Functional Capacity Tests as they relate to
return to pre-injury activity
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Splinting for Upper Limb injuries and Hypertonicity
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Huong Nguyen
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Employment History
Huong has over 4 years experience as an OT in the Vocational Rehabilitation Industry. This extensive experience has exposed her to job analysis, capacity assessment, FCE's, ADLA's and targeted rehabilitation services.
Previous experience within community care roles and completing home assessments extensively for government bodies and private sector means Huong's has a diverse skill base.
Areas of Special Interest
Mental Health, working with people from other cultural backgrounds and effective communication approaches.
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Sue Baker
Physiotherapist
Qualifications
Diploma Physiotherapy.
Graduate Diploma Health Sciences.
Employment History
Sue has been a physiotherapist for over 25 years. She brings to the company a broad range of experience including many years in the Disability, Hospital and Community Health sectors. She also has experience in Women's Health and has worked for many years with children and in special needs areas. She has worked overseas and in developing nations and has a strong commitment to equity.
Areas of Special Interest
Womens Health, disability and exploring the psycho-social factors in injury recovery timeframes.
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Ben Adcock
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Focus® and EPIC® Functional Capacity Evaluator
Focus® and EPIC® Functional Capacity Trainer
Employment History
Ben graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 1995 and has worked in Occupational Health for the last 15 years working for both the private and public sectors. He has worked for a variety of different industry groups including manufacturing, residential care, public and private hospitals, farming and the hospitality sectors. Ben is also an accredited FOCUS and EPIC trainer, running certificate training courses for local and interstate occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
Areas of Special Interest
Assessment of complex injuries
(Job Analyses, Activities of Daily Living Assessments & Functional Capacity Evaluations).
Medico-legal assessments.
Task analyses across various industries.
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Lee Byars
Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Employment History
Lee joins Insite with experience working in the Vocational Rehabilitation industry, Acute Hospital setting and in the Community Health setting. In these roles Lee has worked with clients with a variety of conditions, including neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, cardiac, respiratory and palliative conditions. Lee has recently returned from working in London, UK where she was able to further her experience of working with clients from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Her interest in evidence based practice ensures that Lee maintains a current knowledge base to enable her to achieve best outcomes with clients.
Areas of Special Interest
Lee has a focus on client centred practice and empowering clients to actively participate in their service delivery. Other areas of special interest include Activities of Daily Living assessment and Job Analysis.
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Judith Quinn
Physiotherapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Employment History
Judith is a physiotherapist with 25 years of clinical experience that has spanned the public, private and vocational rehabilitation sectors. She owned her own specialist physiotherapy practice between the years of 1999 and 2006 where she specialised in the management and rehabilitation of upper limb conditions and post surgical management. Judith’s extensive clinical experience, in particular, in relation to the shoulder, elbow and wrist, provides an excellent basis for understanding injury pathology and prognosis, management and recovery time frames, which are the strengths of her Job analysis, Activities of daily living and Ergonomic analyses.
Areas of Special Interest
Judith remains very interested in occupational upper limb conditions and overuse syndromes.
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Chia Jones
Executive Assistant
Chia is our Executive Assistant who brings much joy and laughter to Insite. Her veracious personality together with her extensive experience and skills contribute to the highest quality and most efficient output from the support team.
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Chloe Nicholson
Office Manager
Chloe has been attending to the Administration support for your Workplace Rehabilitation Consultants since 2001, now managing the quality of work undertaken by our Admin team. An integral part of Insite's team, she is also our resident artistic advisor with this keen interest supporting her studies in visual arts.
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Olivia Gabell
Administration Trainee
Olivia has recently joined Insite's Administration team as a full-time trainee, currently completing a certificate in Business. Her can-do attitude is a great asset to our admin team.
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Fiona Whyte
Administration Support
Fiona commenced with Insite in December of 2008 and brings with her previous experience working in legal office. She is a bright and friendly person with an interest in Photography. Fiona's various administration skills support and assist the smooth operation of admin.
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Sharon Prior
Administration Support
Sharon provides part time support to the administration team. Having previous experience in the WorkCover industry, Sharon's knowledge and efficiency ensures the smooth running of day to day running's of the Insite office. Sharon also manages Insite's archiving.
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