MEET THE TEAM

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Roula has over 15 years’ experience in managing workers compensation rehabilitation and personal injury claims. She is especially passionate about New Employer claims, and assisting clients in building motivation and developing career pathways. Roula specialises in complex psychological claims and is passionate about helping her clients set routine and structure as part of their rehabilitation.

Location: Adelaide, SA

Provider Speciality: Rehabilitation Counsellor

Registration Type: Full Member - ASORC

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Psychology

· Master of Social Science (Counselling Studies)

· IMS Lead Auditor accreditation

· Certificate IV in Training and Education (TAE)

· Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator training (accredited with Return to Work SA)

· Diploma of Management

· Certificate IV in Claims Management

Years of Experience: 15

Services Provided:

· Vocational Counselling

· Suitable Employment Assessments

· Pre-Disability / Pre-Injury

· New Employer

Roula is also experienced in:

· Developing new products to suit customer needs;

· Managing a team;

· Developing job preparation and job seeker training;

· Work placements and canvassing;

· Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction (NPS);

· Tender writing and bid management; and

· Claims management. 

Vanessa has over 19 years’ experience in managing workers compensation and personal injury claims. Her area of expertise is vocational counselling and assisting clients in building resilience through personal growth. Vanessa is highly skilled in managing both physical and psychological complex claims and works collaboratively to identify tailored strategies for each individual. Vanessa is very passionate about the Life Insurance sector having worked in the industry for 15 years and spending 4 of them as the Life Insurance subject matter expert and account manager. Vanessa has spent the last two years assisting businesses with change management to build productive, cohesive and positive cultured working environments.

Location: Adelaide, SA

Gender: Female 

Provider Speciality: Rehabilitation Counsellor

Registration Type: Full Member - ASORC

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Psychology

· Certificate IV in Training and Education (TAE)

· Certificate in Change Management 

· Certificate in Risk assessment 

Years of Experience: 19

Services Provided:

· Vocational Counselling

· Motivational Counselling

· Change Management 

· Restoration to the community 

· Suitable Employment Assessments

· Employability Assessments 

· Pre-Disability / Pre-Injury Employer 

· New Employer

· Fit for work 

· RESTORE

· Wellness programs

Vanessa has further skills in:

· Developing new products to suit customer needs;

· Developing policies and procedures;

· Creating SLA’s and embedding them within a provider 

· Training 

· Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction (NPS)

Michael commenced his career in Occupational Rehabilitation in 2002 upon completion of his Bachelor of Management, majoring in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. Michael also has a Master of Human Services from Griffith University.

Michael has taken roles in his 22 years with various providers and organisations including roles as a Rehabilitation Consultant, Team Leader, Injury Management Advisor, State Manager and most recently as a Regional Manager for a national provider for WA/SA/NT. Michael has worked across many industries including labour hire, mining, construction, major retailers and state and federal government departments. 

Michael is a high-level communicator with excellent people skills which has been made evident by his ability to lead cross-functional teams, whilst building relationships with internal/external customers including regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders. Michael has extensive experience in the Workers Compensation/Insurance arena, primarily within injury and operational management. His person-centred approach and his belief in the value of early intervention and a multi-disciplinary method result in evidence-based outcomes.

Location: Adelaide, SA 

Provider Speciality: Senior Rehabilitation Consultant 

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Management (Human Resource Management / Employment Relations)

· Master in Human Services (Rehabilitation) ASORC registered 

Years of Experience: 22

Services Provided:

· Vocational Counselling

· Motivational Counselling

· Restoration to the community 

· Suitable Employment Assessments

· Employability Assessments 

· Pre-Disability / Pre-Injury Employer 

· New Employer

· Fit for work 

· Wellness programs including RESTORE 

Jess has been involved with many facets of the rehabilitation and counselling industry and brings with her 13 years of rehabilitation and return to work experience, as a fully registered Social Worker, Rehabilitation Counsellor and Accredited Mediator to our team. She is familiar with all aspects of vocational rehabilitation and case management, having previously worked for Gallagher Bassett. Jess specialises in complex medical conditions, including those psychological in nature, vocational counselling and high needs requirements in the Compensation space. Jess is very passionate about using her social work skills to assist clients in building confidence, goal setting and achieving a sense of self-worth and pride. She is a firm believer in the value of early intervention and a multi-disciplinary approach resulting in evidence-based outcomes. Her goal is, and always has been, to assist her clients in building better lives through optimising work and life participation and draws upon her various skills to provide individualised intervention and support accordingly. 

Location: Adelaide, SA

Provider Speciality: Rehabilitation Counsellor, Social Worker and Mediator 

Registration Type: Full Member - ASORC

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Social Work 

· Certificate in Mediation  

Years of Experience: 13

Services Provided:

· Vocational Counselling

· Motivational Counselling

· Restoration to the community 

· Suitable Employment Assessments

· Social Work services 

· Pre-Disability / Pre-Injury Employer 

· New Employer

· Fit for work 

· RESTORE

· Wellness programs 

· Mediation

Andrew has 23 years of experience in Clinical Physiotherapy, Occupational Rehabilitation and Medical Expert Service provision working Australia wide in major business centres as well as remote and regional areas. His aim is to continue to provide quality, evidenced and outcome based, efficient and cost effective assessment and return to work services for a range of jurisdictions including WorkCover, Income Protection, Comcare and Self Insured sectors. His role as a Senior Industrial Physiotherapist involves the provision of high quality Medical Expert and Vocational Rehabilitation Services for all sectors and he maintains a preferred provider status for a range of Self Insured businesses. 

Andrew has a  particular interest in providing these services in the Riverland area and Iron Triangle of South Australia in addition to his metropolitan caseload.  

Location: Adelaide, SA (including regional areas, specifically the Riverland)

Provider Speciality: Industrial Physiotherapist

Registration Type: AHPRA

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of APp Sc (Physio)

• Cert IV TAE

• Cert IV Personal Training

• Qualified Ergoscience Functional Capacity Evaluator

Years of Experience: 24

Services Provided:

• Functional Capacity Evaluation

• Activities of daily living assessment

• Restoration to the community 

• Worksite assessment

• Ergonomic Assessment

• Pre-Disability / Pre-Injury Employer Vocational Services 

• New Employer Vocational Services 

• Job Dictionary

• Manual Handling Training and Injury Prevention

Sareen has 12 years of experience providing high level Clinical Physiotherapy Services and Return to Work Services to organisations and individuals across South Australia. Partnering with employers, claims agents and injured workers, Sareen focuses his expertise to identify barriers to return to work promptly, in order to facilitate effective management strategies and achieve sustainable return to work outcomes. Sareen has significant experience in employer education and training, as well as with assessment services for workers with work related injuries, personal injuries, and injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents. 

Sareen has a particular interest in partnering with employers in the manufacturing and mining industries, to provide expert return to work advice as their nominated RTW Coordinator. Sareen is passionate about all facets of return to work and strives to get mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders involved in a return to work claim. 

Location: Adelaide, SA (including regional areas)

Provider Speciality: Industrial Physiotherapist

Registration Type: AHPRA

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (First Class)

• Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety Management

• Certified Return to Work Coordinator 

• Certified ErgoScience Functional Capacity Evaluator

Years of Experience: 12

Services Provided:

· Functional Capacity Evaluation

· Worksite Assessment 

· Independent Physiotherapy Clinical Assessment

· Task Analysis and Job Dictionary Creation

· Activities of Daily Living Assessment

· Ergonomic Assessment

· Fit For Work Services

· Pre-Injury Employer Services – Level 1 and 2

· Restoration to the Community Services

· Manual Handling/Manual Task Safety Training

  Tyler brings 5 years of experience in managing workers' compensation claims across South Australia and the Northern Territory as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Throughout his career, Tyler has adeptly navigated various schemes, including workers' compensation, self-insurance, Comcare/Orams, the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), and the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Tyler is dedicated to achieving positive rehabilitation outcomes by delivering recovery-specific education and ensuring treatments are appropriate, evidence-based, and progressive. He is known for building high-level, long-lasting relationships with all stakeholders, emphasizing ongoing collaboration and support to effectively address and overcome any barriers that arise. Additionally, Tyler provides education to employers to reduce the risk of further and future injuries, ensuring a safer workplace.

Location: Adelaide, SA (including regional) 

Provider Specialty: Exercise Physiologist 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of App Sc (Human Movement)

• Master's in clinical Exercise Physiology 

Years of Experience: 5

Services Provided:

• Restoration to the community 

• Worksite assessment

• Ergonomic Assessment

• Pre-Disability / Pre-Injury Employer Vocational Services 

• New Employer Vocational Services 

• Job Dictionary

• Manual Handling Training and Injury Prevention

Dean is a Registered Psychologist and experienced Rehabilitation Consultant

who has worked in both private and public clinical psychology settings.

He is skilled in aptitude testing, psychometrics and career assessments for adult clients undertaking career changes. He is experienced in providing

Vocational Assessments to support individuals identify transferable skills and suitable occupations.

He enjoys working with a diverse range of adult clinical presentations

including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and

adjustment disorders. Dean utilises evidence-based treatments including

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

and Motivational Interviewing. He is also trained in specific trauma based

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for adults presenting with PTSD. 

He adopts a biopsychosocial model of care and understands the social and

behavioural factors that play a role in our overall mental health.

Dean is available for Vocational Assessments within two weeks.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Bachelor of Accounting (Commerce)

Bachelor of Psychological science Honours 

Years of Experience: 5

Services Provided:

Vocational Assessments

Claudia joined Vybe Consulting bringing with her extensive Workers Compensation claims management experience, as well as a background in Psychology and mental health. Claudia commenced her Bachelor of Psychology in 2018  and was awarded an academic merit award; she went then on to pursue her Honours Degree at the University of Adelaide, with a particular focus on psychological applications and interventions. Claudia’s interest lies particularly in the realm of Health Psychology and altering behaviours to promote positive, healthy change and sustainable interventions. She is familiar with all aspects of vocational rehabilitation and case management, including both pre-injury and new employment cases, with an expertise in psychological injuries. As an accredited Rehabilitation Consultant, Claudia is a firm believer in the value of early intervention and cross disciplinary collaboration to produce the most desirable outcomes.