REGISTER
MONDAY OCTOBER 28
18:00:00-20:00:00Welcome Reception
Moderator: Vicky Dimanopoulos (Insurance Commission of WA)
Rod Whithear (Insurance Commission of WA)

TUESDAY OCTOBER 29
00:00:00-00:00:00Registrations Open
07:00:00-07:45:00PIEF2024 Fun Run
07:45:00-00:00:00Crown Ballroom Opens for Plenaries
00:00:00-00:00:00PIEFExpo Open
08:30:00-00:00:00Welcome To Country
Robyn Collard
Tryse Rioli
08:35:00-00:00:00Welcome
Tina Altieri
08:40:00-00:00:00Conference Opening
Hon Simone McGurk MLA (Western Australian Government - Minister for Training and Workforce Development, Water, Industrial Relations)
08:55:00-00:00:00Keynote Talk - Leveraging AI in Personal Injury & Disability Management: Enhancing Client Services & Outcomes
Moderator: Tina Altieri
Terry Bogyo (Independent Researcher & Consultant in Workers' Compensation, Disability Management and Occ Safety & Health, BC Canada)
10:05:00-00:00:00In Conversation with Lauren Parker
Moderator: Tina Altieri
Lauren Parker (Para-triathlete & cyclist)
10:50:00-00:00:00Morning Tea & PIEFExpo
11:20:00-00:00:00Panel: Shaping The Future Through Purposeful Leadership
Moderator: Mandy Young (SIRA)
Kath Gobbi (TAC)
Kylie Gould (Worksafe Vic)
Julie Mitchell (Allianz)
Stacey Williams (Navigator Group)
12:05:00-00:00:00Panel: Scheme Design and Performance - an Executive Perspective
Moderator: Michael Francis (ReturnToWorkSA)
Geniere Aplin (EML Solutions)
Jason Lardelli (WorkSafe Victoria)
Rod Whithear (Insurance Commission of WA)
Greg Tweedly (PIEF)
12:50:00-00:00:00Lunch & PIEFExpo
13:50:00-14:20:00
NAVIGATING THE CHANGING LANDSCAPEBUILDING RESILIENCESTRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS - INNOVATION AND COLLABORATIONSTRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS - DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Accelerating Injured Person Recovery And Return To Work Outcomes Through New Models Of Care
Chair: Angela Sormaz (TAC)
Cassandra Frei (Honeysuckle Health)
Misael Valdes Triana (Honeysuckle Health)
Breaking The Cycle Of Reactivity: Exploration Into Sustainable Solutions For Psychological Injury Management With QBE & The University Of Newcastle
Chair: Mandy Young (SIRA)
Jackie Costelloe (QBE)
Prof Rohan Walker (Centre for Rehab Innovations )
Elevating Workplace Injury Management Systems - It Pays To Care Collaboration
Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Michael Walsh (Suncorp)
Dr Mary Wyatt (It Pays To Care)
Unpacking The New Diverse Workforce
Chair: Dustin Bartley (CGU)
Brianna Cattanach (Allianz)
14:25:00-14:55:00
Be Well: Changing Culture Through Biopsychosocial Risk Management
Chair: Angela Sormaz (TAC)
Mark Pittman (Allianz)
Assessing And Addressing Workplace Trauma In The Context Of A Worker With Previous Trauma | The Challenges, Pitfalls And Trauma-informed Approaches.
Chair: Mandy Young (SIRA)
Brendan Jansen (mlcoa)
Redesigning Work In The Healthcare And Social Assistance Industry: Insights From The Design For Care Project
Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Dr Lucinda Iles (Curtin University)
Yeong Lee (icare NSW)
Working Well Through Social Contract: The Way
Chair: Dustin Bartley (CGU)
Simone Guise (QBE)
Rebecca Harris (WorkCover WA)
Tahnee Vidler (Suncorp)
15:00:00-15:30:00
Clara Optics: Using Artificial Intelligence To Advance Value-based Healthcare In The Modern Insurance Environment.
Chair: Emma Zahra (TAC)
Chris Rymer (QBE)
Supporting Injured Workers To Navigate Services Outside The Workers Compensation Scheme To Achieve Better Recovery And Return To Work Outcomes
Chair: Mandy Young (SIRA)
David Pickering (EML)
Implementation Of The New National Clinical Guidelines For Acute And Chronic Whiplash To Improve Outcomes
Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Prof Ian Cameron (John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research)
Bronwyn Martin (SIRA)
Balancing Inclusion, Safety, And Personal Injury Compensation With A Neurodiverse Workforce
Chair: Dustin Bartley (CGU)
Darrin Brandis (PeopleSense by Altius)
15:30:00-00:00:00Afternoon Tea & PIEFExpo
16:00:00-16:30:00
Practical Applications And Insights From Machine Learning
Chair: Marc McLennan (CGU)
Dr John McMahon (Navigator Group)
Working Together To Manage Low Back Pain In The NSW Personal Injury Schemes
Chair: Lauren Sayer (SIRA)
David Grant (SIRA)
Prevention Of Psychological Claims' Lead Indicators In The Workplace
Chair: Lauren McKirdy (TAC)
Dr Ross Iles (SuperFriend)
Support Through Trauma
Chair: Adrian Smith (WorkSafe Victoria)
Jennifer Chate (Six Bricks Australia)
16:35:00-17:05:00
LOLA: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Enhance Workplace Rehabilitation Outcomes
Chair: Marc McLennan (CGU)
Michelle Barratt (Arriba Group)
Application of Virtual Reality Pain Science Education & Coaching to Enhance Recovery & Return to Work in Injured Workers With Persistent Pain
Chair: Lauren Sayer (SIRA)
Aaron Bowes (IPAR Rehabilitation)
Increasing Return To Work Outcomes For Injured Workers By 247%
Chair: Lauren McKirdy (TAC)
Simon Bennett (EML)
Ash Evans (Taylor Fry)
David Field (Comcare)
Lachie Vivian-Taylor (Comcare)
Exploring The Link Between Mental Health, Psychosocial Risk, And Performance Management: Strategies To Reduce Psychological Claims In The Workplace
Chair: Hannah Dawes (WorkSafe Victoria)
Sharon Richens (Altius Group)
17:05:00-00:00:00Day Sessions Close
18:30:00-23:30:00Awards Gala Dinner
Klara Andric MLC (Western Australian Government)
MC: Ross Wallman

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30
00:00:00-00:00:00Registrations Open
07:00:00-08:00:00PIEF2024 Yoga
00:00:00-00:00:00PIEFExpo Open
00:00:00-00:00:00Welcome Back & Recap
Tina Altieri
09:05:00-09:55:00Keynote - Theo Venter & Dr Hanh Nguyen
Moderator: Tina Altieri
Dr Hanh Nguyen (Redimed)
Theo Venter
10:00:00-10:30:00
BUILDING RESILIENCESTRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS - DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONNAVIGATING THE CHANGING LANDSCAPESTRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS - INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION
Direct Impact: Suncorp's Customer-centric CTP Experience
Chair: Mark Dougherty (WorkSafe Vic)
Kylie Horton (Suncorp)
Back On The Beat: A Panel Discussion With Police Injury Management Experts From Across Australia On Strategies To Support Recovery Of First Responders
Chair: Alex Grigg (The Procare Group)
Kim Connor (The Procare Group)
Laura Heasman (NSW Police)
Nadia Reinschmidt-Ryan (South Australia Police)
Mitch Scully (Western Australia Police Force)
'Testing And Learning' In Claims Management: Driving Outcomes For A More Sustainable Scheme
Chair: Mariam Tadros (icare)
Martin Bortz (Think Impact)
Heather Smith (icare)
Reimaging Injury Prevention: A Wearable Technology Collaboration To Achieve Sustainable Change
Chair: Angela Sormaz (TAC)
Merryn Courtney (EML)
Brendan Delaney (Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District)
10:30:00-00:00:00Morning Tea & PIEFExpo
11:00:00-11:30:00
Practical Applications For Leveraging Large Language Models, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence And Technology In Workplace Health
Chair: Mark Dougherty (WorkSafe Vic)
Amanda Johnston (KINNECT)
Recovery Isn't Linear - My Journey Back From Depression and Anxiety
Chair: David Grant (SIRA)
Peter Kirwan (Fire & Rescue NSW)
Injured People's Feedback Drives Service Excellence
Chair: Adrian Smith (WorkSafe Victoria)
Ivan Lebedev (CTP Regulator - SA)
Meghan Ritchie (CTP Regulator - SA)
Navigating Mental Turbulence: Supporting Transport Workers' Well-being In An Era Of Industry Collaboration
Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Will Barsby (EML)
Emma Flynn (Steering Healthy Minds)
11:35:00-12:05:00
Be Well: Early Intervention Fundamentals
Chair: Mark Dougherty (WorkSafe Vic)
Fabian Adriel (Allianz)
Dean Brown (Allianz)
Enhancing Brain Health And Recovery With A Multidisciplinary, Early-Intervention Approach
Chair: David Grant (SIRA)
Chantelle Parrott (FPES Australia)
Dr Martin Raftery (World Rugby)
Influencing Whiplash Outcomes: Utilising WhipPredict, Value-based Healthcare And Stress-inoculation Within A Novel Stratified, Bundled-care Program
Chair: Adrian Smith (WorkSafe Victoria)
Kylie Horton (Suncorp)
Nick Kendrick (Axis)
Employment Care Coordination - Reimagining Returning To Work
Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Simon Bailey (DXC)
12:10:00-12:40:00
A Novel Approach To Reducing Claims Leakage With GenAI
Chair: Mariam Tadros (icare)
Steve Girvan (EY)
Vivian Tse (EY)
Minds In Motion: Integrating Exercise And Nutrition In Mental Health Recovery
Chair: David Grant (SIRA)
Chloe McLeod (Verde Nutrition Co)
Austin Smith (Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation)
Transforming Return To Work: Innovations In Workers' Compensation Case Management
Chair: Adrian Smith (WorkSafe Victoria)
Fiona Hammond (Perx Health)
Simon Norgate (WorkSafe Vic)
Hugo Rourke (Perx Health)
Closing The Gap With Cultural Competence In Workplace Rehabilitation With Indigenous Australians
Chair: Lauren McKirdy (TAC)
Cindia Reine (Rehabilitation Services by Altius)
12:40:00-00:00:00Lunch & PIEFExpo
13:40:00-14:10:00
Beyond The Sensors: Unveiling Wearable Tech's Role In Workplace Injury Prevention
Chair: Sara Poulter (WorkSafe Victoria)
Jason Phang (QBE)
Andrew Ronchi (dorsaVi)
The Progressive Goal Attainment Program Across Settings: Helping People Make Transitions By Addressing Goals In Important Life Domains
Chair: Bronwyn Martin (SIRA)
Kelly Alderson (Adaptive Workplace Solutions)
Navigating Mental Health Claims: Insights From The Valliant Pilot Program
Chair: Hannah Dawes (WorkSafe Victoria)
Amber Procter (EML)
Cass Wild (EML)
Implementing LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity In Workers Compensation Practices
Chair: Mark Dougherty (WorkSafe Vic)
Kimberley O'Reilly (QBE)
14:15:00-14:45:00
Improving Potential Benefits of Effective Rehabilitation
Chair: Sara Poulter (WorkSafe Victoria)
Dr John Schneider (Mededucation Online)
Long-Duration Claims - Increasing Worker Resilience
Chair: Bronwyn Martin (SIRA)
Sharon Hollins (Suncorp )
The Future Of Work
Chair: Hannah Dawes (WorkSafe Victoria)
Kirsty Harrison (Suncorp)
Self Insurers: Reimagining Preventative Health
Chair: Angela Sormaz (TAC)
Mereesha Gadiagellan (LGIS)
James Larkin (LGIS)
14:50:00-15:20:00
Digital Distractions On Wheels: Navigating The Candy Store Of Infotainment Challenges In Australian Personal Injury Schemes
Chair: Sara Poulter (WorkSafe Victoria)
Will Barsby (EML)
Pain Education Intervention For Injured Workers Showed Improved Pain And Mental Health Outcomes And Was Appreciated By Case Managers
Chair: Bronwyn Martin (SIRA)
Dr Janine McMillan (Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR), Monash University)
Mark Phillips (WorkSafe Vic)
Application of Best Practice Modern Pain Science Education & Coaching Enhance Recovery & Return to Work In Injured Workers With Persistent Pain
Chair: Hannah Dawes (WorkSafe Victoria)
Aaron Bowes (IPAR Rehabilitation)
Drive Well: Utilising VR Technology To Overcome Post-Accident Driving Phobia
Chair: Angela Sormaz (TAC)
Dr Corrie Ackland (The Sydney Phobia Clinic)
Samantha McMillan (Allianz)
15:30:00-16:20:00Panel: Conference Executive Summary - A Delegate Perspective
Moderator: Rebecca Harris (WorkCover WA)
David Bacon (QBE)
Julie Mitchell (Allianz)
Arthur Papagiannis (AP Psychology & Consulting Services)
Warwick Thorn (ACC New Zealand)
Allicia Tsolis (GIO)
Chris White (WorkCover WA)
16:20:00-16:30:00Farewell & Conference Close
Moderator: Tina Altieri
Greg Tweedly (PIEF)
Chris White (WorkCover WA)
16:30:00-18:30:00Farewell Reception

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