2022 Wrap-Up: Our Highlights and Achievements
We were delighted to be able to welcome our staff back to the office in 2022 and return to face-to-face service in all regions. The Rehab Management team have delivered another successful year, supporting 3,491 people back to employment and managing over 15,000 referrals this year!
Our return-to-work outcomes for 2022:
| Same Employer | 90% |
| New Employer | 70% |
Our team embraced the opportunity to get back out in public and meet clients face-to-face again, attending events all over Australia as well as hosting virtual events & webinars.
Here is a wrap-up of our 2022 Highlights and Achievements.
Australian Allied Health Awards 2022
The Arriba Group enjoyed fantastic representation at the Allied Health Awards 2022. A huge congratulations to Dominique Higgins, who won the Rehabilitation Counsellor of the Year Award.
Dominique has been with the business for over 6 years, touching the lives of the clients, employers and colleagues that she works with. With over 14 years Rehabilitation Counselling experience and 10 years’ experience working within the Vocational Rehabilitation sector (within Disability Employment services, the Workers Compensation and Life Insurance markets), Dominique is a huge asset to the Rehab Management team, and we couldn’t be prouder of her recent win.
Rehab Management’s Taylor Gillies was joined by Camila Santarosa, from sister company LiveBig, as Finalists in the Occupational Therapist of the Year award.
PIEF 2022 Awards
In October, Rehab Management returned to the PIEF Conference 2022 and enjoyed another successful year. Michelle Barratt was a speaker at the conference, delivering insights from our StepUp Today program and the Living Well program delivered in partnership with Allianz Australia.
At the Excellence in Personal Injury and Disability Management Awards, Rehab Management had a Finalist in the Outstanding Contribution by an Individual Category. We also received recognition for our collaboration with partner Allianz Australia, and NSW Department of Education to deliver the Living Well program, a psychosocial support program for workers following an injury, incident, or illness.
Living Well was named Finalist for the Innovation in Injury & Disability Management Award. Rehab Management also had a finalist in the Outstanding Contribution by an Individual Category.
Australian Defence Industry Awards
Following our success at the ADF Industry awards in 2021 (Veteran Support Program of Year), we were delighted to see the amazing work Rehab Management’s Melissa Foale (Technical Specialist – Military) recognised, as she was named finalist in the Consultant of the Year Category.
Saltwater Veterans Partnership
Rehab Management’s partnership with Saltwater Veterans has had a direct and positive impact, facilitating Veterans Sailing and the associated onboard logistics of the day this includes equipment, catering, insurance and much more. In addition to this, Rehab Management’s Adelaide team have also been getting involved, volunteering with Saltwater Veterans participants.
Comcare National Conference 2022
Rehab Management attended the Comcare National Conference 2022 and was recognised for the High Commendation won at the Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards (Early Intervention Category) for our CheckInToday program.
Renee Thornton (General Manager, Rehab Management) chaired sessions on ‘How artificial intelligence and behavioural insights are improving claim outcomes’ and ‘Working towards a safer culture for nurses and midwives’.
2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work – Health Industry
Arriba Group was voted #1 Best Place to Work Health Industries in Australia & NZ!
Annual Mental Health Series
October saw the return of our Annual Mental Health webinar series. Throughout the month we held 5 webinars featuring a range of external and internal speakers on the topic of mental health. We would like to thank all those who joined for the webinars and viewed them after, as well as a special thank you to the speakers who helped build on the success of last year, and took the time out of their busy schedules to deliver their expertise and support Mental Health Month this year.
Rehab Management would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and thank you for all your support in 2022.
See you next year!
