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Darren began in the civil construction, engineering, and mining industries, before he trained to become an Occupational Therapist. Since then, Darren has gained experience in the NSW and WA Workers Compensation frameworks, and spent seven years working as a Clinician with people suffering complex difficulties as a result of brain injury. This knowledge and work history gives him a solid understanding of the physical and cognitive demands of many roles, leading to fantastic outcomes for workers looking to re-enter the workforce after suffering a brain injury.

• Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy – Curtin University
• Member of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Michelle is a Rehabilitation Counsellor with extensive experience in vocational counselling and assessments, job seeking with a new employer focus, corporate training and development, and consulting in Government and private sectors. Michelle has supported clients in WorkCover, DVA, Comcare and Life Insurance. Michelle has a focus on developing rapport with clients to engender trust and is focused on whole-of-person rehabilitation and outcome-focused case management.

• Bachelor of Arts
• Master of Arts
• Master of Rehab Counselling
• Comcare accredited

Sarah is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with successful return-to-work through outcome-based plans and proactive case management for claimants with their pre-injury/disability employer. Sarah has experience working within the NSW Worker’s Compensation framework, as well as life insurance, CTP, comcare, and non-compensable/early intervention sectors. She has an interest in Manual Handling and Ergonomic training with the aim to prevent workplace injuries.

• Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
• Full Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA) member
• SIRA Approved (Functional, Workplace, Clinical)
• Comcare accredited

Byrony has worked in Injury Management across WA, NSW, VIC and SA, and has experience in a range of return-to-work case management services. Working across the industrial, farming, mining, defence, commercial, community, aged care, and paediatric sectors, Byrony has experience in large scale in-services and one-on-one targeted return-to-work programming. Byrony has worked in preventative return-to-work strategies and proactive case management. 

• Masters Occupational Therapy – Curtin University
• Registered Occupational Therapist (AHPRA)

Daniel brings a unique experience to the team having completed a university honors research project breaking down the skills and strategies used by ‘high performing’ workplace rehabilitation consultants. This project is what sparked Daniel’s passion for complex return to work cases. Daniel values a holistic approach within a return-to-work program incorporating an injured workers' meaningful roles and activities within their recovery journey. 

• Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy (Honors).
• Member of Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association.
• Registered Occupational Therapist– (AHPRA).

Jack joins the STAR IMS team as a passionate Occupational Therapist with experience in the NDIS system. 

Jack collaborated with his fellow Colleague, Daniel Carter, completing a university honours research project breaking down the skills and strategies used by ‘high performing’ workplace rehabilitation consultants. This research project helped foster a strong passion for workplace rehabilitation and he has a particular interest in complex return to cases. 

Jack follows a holistic approach with all stakeholders while supporting the worker to achieve their return to work goals.

• Bachelor of Science- Occupational Therapy (Honours)
• Registered Occupational Therapist (AHPRA)

Lachlan joins STAR IMS with previous experience in assisting consumers under the NDIS system to improve engagement with their meaningful life roles and achieve their objectives. Lachlan’s interest in the vocational rehabilitation sector began early on during his studies after noticing the impact of unemployment on quality of life for those around him. Lachlan is passionate about providing high-quality return-to-work services while encompassing client’s passions and interests to enable smooth transitions back to work.    

• Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy (Honours)  

Liana comes to STAR IMS from a background in providing mental health assessments, behaviour assessments and counselling services under NDIS. She has experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),  Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused therapy, as well as working with trauma clients around all aspects of alcohol and substance use. She is new to Injury Management, however, has 12 months of complex case management experience under the NDIS system as well as several years of experience supporting people with substance use issues. Liana is also adept at supporting those at risk of harm and in need of acute crisis support.

• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Honours

Linda is a Registered Psychologist and specialises in complex case management (both physical and psychological injuries) across a wide range of industries. Linda provides professional, outcome focused support to individuals who have sustained a workplace injury as well as supporting employers through some of the challenges of the workers compensation system. Linda has extensive experience in areas such as vocational assessments, identification of transferrable skills and job skills development.

• Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

Mia has extensive experience working as a Physiotherapist in various sectors including Sports Physiotherapy, Private Practice, Hospitals and Workers Compensation. Mia has developed her skillset through a wide range of Hospital-based physiotherapy services, such as Rehabilitation, ICU and Cardiorespiratory.

Mia has a special interest in Injury Prevention and has gained experience delivering Worksite Assessments, Pre-Employment Assessments, Manual Handling training and various other Occupational Health and Safety Services. 

• Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy 
• Masters of Health Practice, Physiotherapy
• Diploma of Leadership and Management (Health) 
• Pilates Instructor Level 1 & 2

Michael is experienced in psychiatry and workplace health. Michael’s specialist area is injury prevention and case management of complex co-morbidity cases where workers have developed injury-related mental health issues (diagnosed or undiagnosed).

• Registered Occupational Therapist (AHPRA); and
• Bachelor of Science (Health); Master Occupational Therapy

Sandra has a great deal of experience in return-to-work case management for workers’ compensation and preventative employer initiatives. She has worked in private practice, the government sector, and in-house as an Injury Management Coordinator and Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, where she implemented injury prevention and fitness for work strategies. Sandra has also had a five years’ hospital and community-based Occupational Therapy experience.

• Registered Occupational Therapist (AHPRA);
• Post Graduate Diploma (OSH);
• Graduate Certificate (Business Administration); 
• Member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA);
• Manutention of Loads (Industrial Application) 2 & 3, Australian Association of Manutention Practitioners (2005); and
• Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE) FCE, Ergo Science

Emily is a registered Physiotherapist with experience across a variety of sectors including acute care, musculoskeletal physiotherapy as well as aged care. Since completing her Bachelor of Physiotherapy through Charles Sturt University in Orange NSW, Emily has lived and worked in various regional areas in NSW and has enjoyed working with these communities.

Now as a Rehabilitation Consultant, Emily is keen to use her clinical background to assist injured workers and make their workers compensation experience as seamless as possible.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Registered Physiotherapist (AHPRA)

Fei-Lee is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Consultant who has been working in Injury Management since 2006. In addition to specialising in complex Rehabilitation Case Management, Fei-Lee also performs Activities of Daily Living Assessments and Ergonomic Assessments, and has experience working across a range of legislations including Workers’ Compensation, Comcare, Australian Defence Force, and DVA Rehabilitation Programs, Life Insurance and CTP Insurance. 

• Registered Occupational Therapist (AHPRA) 
• Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), University of Sydney

With over 9 years of experience in Occupational Rehabilitation, Jarrad works collaboratively with clients to achieve goal-orientated positive outcomes using his extensive knowledge of client centered rehabilitation approaches.

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Comcare Accredited
• WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation Accredited

Kim is an Accredited Occupational Therapist with a Masters in OH&S. With over 15 years of experience in the Workers Compensation field, Kim has managed claims for large National Organisations as well as extensive case management as a Rehabilitation Consultant. 

Kim holds additional qualifications in the completion of Ergonomic Assessments, Functional Assessments and Activities of Daily Living Assessments.

Kim is passionate about providing a high quality service to achieve the best possible outcome for all parties, having supported clients in Workcover, DVA, Comcare and Life Insurance.