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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)

Carolyn joins the STAR IMS team as a dedicated Occupational Therapist with four years of experience in the community disability sector and a strong understanding of the NDIS system. She also brings two years of experience in injury management and rehabilitation through volunteer work with a local WAFL football club.

During university, Carolyn received The Royal Perth Hospital, Occupational Therapy Department Award for Highest Mark in Applied Physical Rehabilitation. She has fostered a commitment to supporting people in living fulfilling lives, and returning to a sense of purpose, and belonging.

Carolyn takes a holistic approach to case management, carefully considering the needs of all parties involved, and ensuring each individual feels heard and supported. 

Carolyn is also able to communicate with Auslan. 

• Bachelor of Science – Occupational Therapy (Honours)
• 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).

Dylan is a registered Chiropractor with a keen interest in achieving optimal return to work outcomes for clients. He has experience working in the NDIS system as a Support Worker. Throughout his studies, Dylan gained valuable knowledge on how many factors outside of physical injury can impact recovery and understands the importance of taking a biopsychosocial approach to achieving the best possible return to work outcomes. 

Dylan is committed to providing a person-centred approach to all clients and ensuring they are supported throughout the entirety of their rehabilitation journey.

Dylan is Fluent in Afrikaans.

• Bachelor of Science - Clinical Chiropractic
• Registered Chiropractor (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 is an experienced professional with a background in mental health assessments, behavioural assessments, and counselling services. 

She has expertise in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care for individuals experiencing alcohol and substance use challenges.

Since transitioning into Injury Management, Liana has successfully supported individuals through the complexities of the return-to-work process, helping them navigate psychological and emotional adjustments following injury. She is skilled in adjustment-to-injury counselling, working closely with clients to build resilience, restore confidence, and facilitate sustainable recovery. 

With extensive experience in complex case management, she has effectively guided individuals through both NDIS and Injury Management systems, ensuring tailored, outcome-focused support.

Liana is also highly adept at crisis intervention and acute risk management, providing critical support to those at risk of harm.

• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours)
• Medicare Registered General Psychologist

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

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

Sumit possesses a Bachelor of Commerce and Post Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality. Sumit has expertise in disability employment services, providing valuable insights and skills to excel in the role of Career Transition Specialist. Sumit exhibits adaptability, resilience, and a unique perspective in assisting clients in finding meaningful employment and work placement.

Sumit can read, write and speak Hindi.  

He can also converse in Urdu.

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.

Working as a Rehabilitation Provider for the past eight years, Nicole has extensive experience in the WorkCover, Dust Disease Care, and CTP spaces. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience working previously as a clinician in the UK and Australia in a number of areas, including neuro-rehabilitation, general medical, palliative care, community care, and paediatrics. 

With this extensive clinical experience and knowledge, Nicole uses a holistic approach to vocational rehabilitation, and enjoys working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for her clients. Nicole has an interest in Ergonomic Assessment and training as well as Assessments of Activities of Daily Living with the aim to facilitate a return to health and work.

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Member of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Comcare Accredited
• Bachelor of Psychology