WELL, THERE YOU HAVE IT… PIEF2024 HAS COME TO AN END IN PERTH, and what an amazing conference it was. We are extremely grateful for your support of the conference this year, and would like to thank all of you for being involved, whether in person or online.
The knowledge gained from Terry Bogyo, and the impactful experiences shared by Lauren Parker and Theo Venter really set the tone for the panellists and presenters, who in turn provided insightful and thought-provoking perspectives from within the industry.
We’d especially like to acknowledge all of the sponsors involved, in helping us stage such an amazing event. We’d also like to congratulate all our finalists once again for their marvellous efforts in being recognised and celebrated.
Looking ahead – and if you haven’t heard the news already, we are excited that PIEF will be heading to Sydney next year. Preparations are already underway to ensure that we deliver another unique experience.
We look forward to welcoming you there.
In the words of Rebecca Harris, “Kaya” or “Hello and welcome”. What a fantastic way to welcome you all to this year’s PIEF Conference, and of course to the beautiful city of Perth, on the west coast of Australia.
We are extremely excited to be supported by our Major Sponsors WorkCover WA and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, but also Business Events Perth & Crown. Without the support of you all from within this industry, these kind of events wouldn’t ever go ahead, so we’d like to thank you all.
The Personal Injury & Disability Conference will be taking place at Perth Crown from October 28 to 30 this year, and we look forward to welcoming you from across the country and from overseas, where we can come together to connect, collaborate and celebrate our industry.
When planning the 2023 PIEF National Summit & Awards, we wanted to include and acknowledge some amazing people who have lived experience of disability.
We approached Tutti Arts, a South Australian multi-arts organisation where learning disabled and neurodiverse artists create art. They introduced us to the incredibly talented and creative Jackie Saunders, a Ngarrindjeri and Wirangu artist, whose artistry is beyond captivating.
We hope you were as impressed as us with Jackie’s artwork, celebrating her rich cultural heritage, and bringing attention to the Summit’s four sub-themes – Mental Health, Capability and Professional Standards, Attraction and Retention, and Innovation and Artificial Intelligence. Jackie’s creations serve as powerful reminders of the impact of art in sparking change and fostering connections between communities.
We’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Jackie and the fantastic team at Tutti for their invaluable contribution to the PIEF National Summit and Awards.
Together, let’s continue amplifying the voices and stories of Indigenous and disabled artists, celebrating their extraordinary talents and preserving their cultural legacy!
Photos from the conference can be found on our official facebook page via this link.
Photos from the conference can be found on our official facebook page via this link.
The Personal Injury & Disability National Conference 2022 was held at the Sofitel Brisbane and online as a hybrid conference on October 10-12, 2022.
The conference showcased initiatives that have achieved exceptional outcomes and industry best practice in motor accident (compulsory third party), workers’ compensation, disability and life insurance sectors.
The conference attracts delegates working in the personal injury and disability management industry from all across Australia.
The Excellence in Personal Injury and Disability Management Awards event was held on October 11, 2022.
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Abstract submissions to be considered for inclusion closed on May 8. Thank you to you all for submitting what looks to be some fantastic work focussed on the exceptional programs & initiatives across our themes.
We come together to collaborate & support each other with a focus on the rapid industry-wide transformation as we continue to work together to support injured people with their recovery journey and getting their lives back on track.
Submissions closed May 8.
Simone is the State Labor Member for Fremantle, and the Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Water; Industrial Relations. Simone has worked as a producer in the ABC and has also served on the State Training Board and on the Board of Directors for AustralianSuper. Simone holds degrees in History from the University of Melbourne and Media from Murdoch University.
Klara is a passionate advocate for social justice, women's rights, and community development. Born in Novi Sad, Serbia, she migrated to Australia from former Yugoslavia as a child, which shaped her understanding of the struggles migrant families face. On 24 May 2021, Klara became the first Serbian-born elected to the Parliament of Western Australia. Klara's career in public service reflects her desire to give back to our state and its people, with a focus on improving lives through policies promoting equality, education, jobs, health, and infrastructure. She is a strong voice for her constituents and community, aiming to create a fairer and more equitable society.
Channel 7’s Tina Altieri is one of Western Australia’s most sought after and established Master of Ceremonies and professional speakers. A passionate and engaging communicator, Tina has worked as a journalist, TV news presenter, TV documentary associate producer and a radio broadcaster for media networks around Australia and the Southeast Asia region, including Sky News Australia. Apart from her role on the news desk at Channel 7 News and Sunrise, Tina relishes her work with entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking the skills, strategies and confidence to influence and communicate with conviction. Tina is also a passionate ambassador for Channel 7’s most loved children’s charity – Telethon.
Terry Bogyo is a researcher, speaker, and consultant specialising in workers’ compensation, disability management, and occupational safety and health. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Terry has held various key positions, ranging from vocational rehabilitation consultant to director-level roles in policy, research, and strategic planning. Terry is an adjunct faculty member and instructor at Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Science and has served as a board member for several disability advocacy and prevention organisations. His presentations on topics such as changing workforce demographics, inter-jurisdictional comparisons, and the integration of artificial intelligence into his areas of focus have captivated audiences across Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand.
Born and raised in South Africa before coming to Australia in 2005, Theo Venter is a remarkable survivor of a 22,000 volts electric shock incident that occurred whilst he was at work in 2006. Theo’s inspirational story takes you on a journey of hardship, adversity, resilience, and determination. Theo is a motivational speaker, dedicating his life to inspire others to learn from his mistakes and to save others from a journey so horrific. He is a workplace health and safety advocate, driving a culture that has greater awareness of workplace safety, injury treatment and prevention.
Lauren Parker is an elite para-triathlete and cyclist. She is a 2020 Paralympic silver medallist, four-time para-triathlon world champion, Ironman 70.3 world champion, two-time Ironman world champion, and para-cycling time trial world champion. Prior to 2017 she was able-bodied professional athlete and had been an elite athlete most of her life, but her life changed in a split second when she was involved in a bike accident which left her instantly paralysed from the waist down and told that she would never walk again. Lauren made it possible to get back into triathlon and in under 11 months won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. Lauren continues to Inspire, and her goal for 2024 is to bring home 3 gold medals across two sports at the Paralympics in Paris. Her dream is to inspire as many people and kids out there to never give up. Anything is possible if you believe.
Dr Hanh Nguyen graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and completed advanced training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He became a Fellow of the Australasian College of Surgeons in 1999 and went on to complete a Fellowship in Hand Surgery in the United States of America. Dr Nguyen established RediMed in 2009. Dr Nguyen is now considered one of Australia’s leading Plastic Surgeons and has been involved in a number of research projects in Hand Surgery, Nerve Regeneration and Facial Anatomy.
Channel 7’s Tina Altieri is one of Western Australia’s most sought after and established Master of Ceremonies and professional speakers. A passionate and engaging communicator, Tina has earned respect through her 30 years in the Australasian broadcast TV news business. She has worked as a journalist, TV news presenter, TV documentary associate producer and a radio broadcaster for media networks around Australia and the Southeast Asia region, including Sky News Australia. Apart from her role on the news desk at Channel 7 News and Sunrise, Tina relishes her work with entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking the skills, strategies and confidence to influence and communicate with conviction. She develops results-oriented public speaking programs that help mentor people in businesses large and small. Tina is also a passionate ambassador for Channel 7’s most loved children’s charity – Telethon.
Ross is a media professional with around 20 years’ experience in radio and television. He is currently the morning announcer on Nova 93.7, and regularly appears on The Project, The TODAY show and various other TV roles. MC-wise he has hosted hundreds of events- from formal nights like the WA Tourism awards, the Toyota awards night and the Heartkids Gala Ball, to sporting events - like ground announcing at the Perth Scorchers and Perth Glory. He is an ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy WA, Toyota WA, HeartKids and works for several charities. He loves people and genuinely cares about the work he does.
PIEF acknowledges the Traditional Owners & Custodians of lands throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and
emerging, and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
by BIECreativeQuantumcorp provides a full range of investigation services to insurers, self-insurers, insurance lawyers, claims management companies, and large employers in all States and Territories throughout Australia.
We are not your everyday investigation firm:
We offer highly specialised investigation solutions, with investigators and support staff aligned to one of five distinct Practice Groups based on their qualifications, experience and skillset, including;
• Liability
• CTP
• Workers Compensation
• General Insurance
• Surveillance & Online Investigations
We favour employee investigators over independent contractors.
We employ Technical Specialists to oversee quality.
We tie it all together with Q-track, our purpose built case management system which provides all users, including our clients, with a 360 degree case view 24/7/365.
We are a government regulator, workers’ compensation insurer, claims manager and scheme administrator.
Through our role, we work with employees and other workers, employers, service providers and other organisations to:
· minimise the impact of harm in the workplace
· improve recovery at work and return to work
· promote the health benefits of good work.
We collaborate and partner with other schemes and organisations on research and innovative projects that improve outcomes.
Harness the power of a healthier workforce with Konekt!
Konekt is one of Australia’s largest providers of injury prevention, injury management and workplace wellbeing services. With over 30 years of clinical expertise and national reach, and services extending across every stage of the employment lifecycle, makes us well positioned to help you build a healthier, happier, and thriving workforce.
We work in partnership with customers across the insurance, corporate, and government sectors to prevent and manage workplace injuries to reduce social and employment costs – creating a stronger community.
360 Medico Legal is a leading provider of independent expert medical assessments and quality medico legal reports for diverse cases and clients across Australia.
360 Medico Legal takes pride in delivering unbiased and balanced medico legal opinions and reports of the highest quality. Our independent medical reports are meticulously crafted by over 120 highly regarded independent medical experts, assisting with various legal and insurance matters. We work with plaintiffs, defendant lawyers, insurance companies, employers, claims managers, and corporate firms on a variety of cases and claims.
We are also pleased to introduce 360 Occupational Health, our solution to providing immediate access to new and exclusive AMS accredited Occ Physicians.
I-MED Radiology Network operates 250 clinics nationally and performs over 7 million patient procedures each year, making us on of the largest providers of medical imaging in the world.
With over 400 doctors and 4,500 staff, you can rely on us.
We pride ourselves on innovation, and key partnerships, with our leadership team ensuring a customised, flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach that’s always evolving.
Established in 2000, IA Health Group pioneered the Industrial Athlete concept and brought this focus to achieve employee health.
Over time we observed that the repetitive motion activities of athletes and industrial workers are comparable, resulting in similar injuries which can be prevented by similar sports-focused management.
This observation has been at the core of the IA Health Group vision of keeping all Industrial Athletes safe, proud and protected.
Procare Group is a multidisciplinary national provider of personal injury insurance risk solutions.
Our expert and comprehensive offering across multiple divisions includes:
– Health, Wellbeing & Injury Prevention Services
– Injury Management, Return to Life & Work Services
– Investigation, Fraud & Forensic Services
– Medicolegal Services
Procare has over 25 years of experience with 40+ locations in all states and territories of Australia. Our experienced and proven team are grounded in authenticity and our enduring commitment to quality, flexibility, and customer experience.
We are excited to be a part of this year’s PIEF Conference in Perth. Come by our booth and say hello!
At Australian Specialist Hub, we deliver exceptional quality medico-legal reports from highly qualified Specialists and Allied Health Professionals in the most cost-effective and timely manner to suit your needs. We have a wide-ranging panel and are confident we can always find the right person for the job. We pride ourselves on providing affordable, timely, and compassionate service in all situations. We ensure all our specialists meet the rigorous standards we hold them to.
Contact ASH for all your medico-legal needs; no job is too big or small for us to tackle!
Accomplished. Specialised. Honest.
Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and machine learning to deliver our platform as a cloud service.
More than 540 insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.
For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com.
Perx Health motivates your members through their recovery, dramatically improving return-to-work rates by 1.7x and reducing length of claims by 57 days. To return workers to full health – especially with complex cases – it’s critical to build recovery habits quickly and to sustain that behavior throughout their recuperation.
This is where Perx excels. Perx delivers 90% adherence by making recovery tasks fun with rewards, gamification, leaderboards and community support. Adherence drives faster recoveries, with users seeing a 34% improvement in symptoms after 8 weeks and one partner projecting $3M savings.
Find out how Perx can do the same for you.
Safe Work Australia is an Australian government agency that develops national policy to enhance work health and safety (WHS) and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia.
Safe Work Australia represents the interests of the Commonwealth, states and territories, as well as workers and employers, in pursuit of their vision of healthier, safer and more productive workplaces through improvements to WHS and workers’ compensation arrangements.
ASORC members help people with illness, injury, disability or impairment find work with purpose.
Rehabilitation Counsellors are tertiary qualified allied health professionals who specialise in vocational assessment, vocational counselling, vocational training, physical and psychological injury management and case management, providing tailored strategies within a biopsychosocial context to help clients sustain employment or progress towards returning to work.
Rehabilitation Counselling is a rewarding career that supports others through huge life changes, helping them to reach their full potential and reintegrate into work and community.
MoreGoodDays (MGD) is a science-backed digital program designed to help people manage and recover from chronic musculoskeletal pain without medication.
Combining evidence-based strategies like pain education, pain reprocessing therapy, and physical conditioning, MGD offers personalised support from health professionals through 1-on-1 coaching. The program empowers users to take control of their pain, improve their quality of life, and return to work and activities they enjoy.
Accessible via a user-friendly app, MGD delivers proven tools for long-term pain relief, making best-practice care available to everyone, anytime, anywhere.
1300HANDOC offers a comprehensive 24/7 streamlined service for the management and rehabilitation of acute hand and wrist injuries in WA.
Handoc offers immediate triage and treatment advice for hand injuries, emergency surgery and complete post-operative care to reduce the impact of hand injuries on your business.
Download the free HANDOC App to your smartphone as a 24/7 reference tool for common hand injuries.
Visit www.handoc.com.au/app to learn more.
Transform your workplace health with RediMed.
Founded in 2008, we have a clear purpose: to support all individuals through innovative, holistic, end-to-end healthcare.
Our comprehensive services focus on pre-employment assessments and the prevention, treatment and management of work-related injuries. We ensure your employee’s health is our top priority and we take time to understand your unique requirements to support the management of health conditions and optimise recovery outcomes. We employ some of the most experienced health professionals in the country and by supporting your people, and your business, we’re creating a healthier, more resilient Australia.
