CONFERENCE
PROGRAM
MONDAY OCTOBER 28
6pm-8pmWelcome Reception

TUESDAY OCTOBER 29
7amRegistrations Open
7am-7:45amPIEF2024 Fun Run
7.45amCrown Ballroom Opens for Plenaries
8amPIEFExpo Open
8.30amWelcome To Country
Robyn Collard
Tryse Rioli
8.35amWelcome
Tina Altieri
8.40amConference Opening
Hon Simone McGurk MLA (Western Australian Government - Minister for Training and Workforce Development, Water, Industrial Relations)
8.55amKeynote Talk - Leveraging AI in Personal Injury & Disability Management: Enhancing Client Services & Outcomes
Terry Bogyo (Independent Researcher & Consultant in Workers' Compensation, Disability Management and Occ Safety & Health, BC Canada)
10.05amIn Conversation with Lauren Parker
Moderator: Tina Altieri
Lauren Parker (Para-triathlete & cyclist)
10.50amMorning Tea & PIEFExpo
11.20amPanel: Shaping The Future Through Purposeful Leadership
Moderator: Mandy Young (SIRA)
Kath Gobbi (TAC)
Kylie Gould (Worksafe Vic)
Julie Mitchell (Allianz)
Stacey Williams (Navigator Group)
12.05pmPanel: Scheme Design and Performance - an Executive Perspective
Moderator: Michael Francis (ReturnToWorkSA)
Geniere Aplin (EML Solutions)
Rod Whithear (Insurance Commission of WA)
Greg Tweedly (PIEF)
12.50pmLunch & PIEFExpo
1.50pm-2.20pm
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
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
Jackie Costelloe (QBE)
Prof Rohan Walker (Centre for Rehab Innovations )
Elevating Workplace Injury Management Systems - It Pays To Care Collaboration
Michael Walsh (Suncorp)
Dr Mary Wyatt (It Pays To Care)
Unpacking The New Diverse Workforce
Brianna Cattanach (Allianz)
2.25pm-2.55pm
Be Well: Changing Culture Through Biopsychosocial Risk Management
Mark Pittman (Allianz)
Assessing And Addressing Workplace Trauma In The Context Of A Worker With Previous Trauma | The Challenges, Pitfalls And Trauma-informed Approaches.
Brendan Jansen (mlcoa)
Redesigning Work In The Healthcare And Social Assistance Industry: Insights From The Design For Care Project
Dr Lucinda Iles (Curtin University)
Yeong Lee (icare NSW)
Working Well Through Social Contract: The Way
Simone Guise (QBE)
Rebecca Harris (WorkCover WA)
Tahnee Vidler (Suncorp)
3pm-3.30pm
Clara Optics: Using Artificial Intelligence To Advance Value-based Healthcare In The Modern Insurance Environment.
Chris Rymer (QBE)
Supporting Injured Workers To Navigate Services Outside The Workers Compensation Scheme To Achieve Better Recovery And Return To Work Outcomes
Ali Casboult (EML)
David Pickering (EML)
Implementation Of The New National Clinical Guidelines For Acute And Chronic Whiplash To Improve Outcomes
Prof Ian Cameron (John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research)
Bronwyn Martin (SIRA)
Balancing Inclusion, Safety, And Personal Injury Compensation With A Neurodiverse Workforce
Darrin Brandis (PeopleSense by Altius)
3.30pmAfternoon Tea & PIEFExpo
4pm-4.30pm
Practical Applications And Insights From Machine Learning
Dr John McMahon (Navigator Group)
Working Together To Manage Low Back Pain In The NSW Personal Injury Schemes
David Grant (SIRA)
Prevention Of Psychological Claims' Lead Indicators In The Workplace
Dr Ross Iles (SuperFriend)
Support Through Trauma
Jennifer Chate (Six Bricks Australia)
4.35pm-5.05pm
LOLA: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Enhance Workplace Rehabilitation Outcomes
Michelle Barratt (Arriba Group)
Application of Virtual Reality Pain Science Education & Coaching to Enhance Recovery & Return to Work in Injured Workers With Persistent Pain
Aaron Bowes (IPAR Rehabilitation)
Increasing Return To Work Outcomes For Injured Workers By 247%
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
Sharon Richens (Altius Group)
5.05pmDay Sessions Close
6.30pm-11.30pmAwards Gala Dinner
Hon Rita Saffioti MLA (Western Australian Government - Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Transport, Tourism)
MC: Ross Wallman

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30
7amRegistrations Open
7am-8amPIEF2024 Yoga
8amPIEFExpo Open
9amWelcome Back & Recap
Tina Altieri
9.05am-9.55amKeynote - Theo Venter & Dr Hanh Nguyen
Dr Hanh Nguyen (Redimed)
Theo Venter
10am-10.30am
NAVIGATING THE CHANGING LANDSCAPEBUILDING RESILIENCESTRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS - INNOVATION AND COLLABORATIONSTRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS - DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Direct Impact: Suncorp's Customer-centric CTP Experience
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
Martin Bortz (Think Impact)
Jennifer Cameron (Insurance and Care NSW )
Reimaging Injury Prevention: A Wearable Technology Collaboration To Achieve Sustainable Change
Merryn Courtney (EML)
Brendan Delaney (Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District)
10.30amMorning Tea & PIEFExpo
11am-11.30am
Practical Applications For Leveraging Large Language Models, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence And Technology In Workplace Health
Amanda Johnston (KINNECT)
Recovery Isn't Linear - My Journey Back From Depression and Anxiety
Peter Kirwan (Fire & Rescue NSW)
Injured People's Feedback Drives Service Excellence
Ivan Lebedev (CTP Regulator - SA)
Meghan Ritchie (CTP Regulator - SA)
Navigating Mental Turbulence: Supporting Transport Workers' Well-being In An Era Of Industry Collaboration
Will Barsby (EML)
Emma Flynn (Steering Healthy Minds)
11.35am-12.05pm
Be Well: Early Intervention Fundamentals
Fabian Adriel (Allianz)
Dean Brown (Allianz)
Enhancing Brain Health And Recovery With A Multidisciplinary, Early-Intervention Approach
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
Kylie Horton (Suncorp)
Nick Kendrick (Axis)
Employment Care Coordination - Reimagining Returning To Work
Simon Bailey (DXC)
12.10pm-12.40pm
A Novel Approach To Reducing Claims Leakage With GenAI
Warrick Gard (EY)
Vivian Tse (EY)
Minds In Motion: Integrating Exercise And Nutrition In Mental Health Recovery
Chloe McLeod (Verde Nutrition Co)
Austin Smith (Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation)
Transforming Return To Work: Innovations In Workers' Compensation Case Management
Fiona Hammond (Perx Health)
Simon Norgate (WorkSafe Vic)
Closing The Gap With Cultural Competence In Workplace Rehabilitation With Indigenous Australians
Cindia Reine (Rehabilitation Services by Altius)
12.40pmLunch & PIEFExpo
1.40pm-2.10pm
Beyond The Sensors: Unveiling Wearable Tech's Role In Workplace Injury Prevention
Jason Phang (QBE)
Andrew Ronchi (dorsaVi)
The Progressive Goal Attainment Program Across Settings: Helping People Make Transitions By Addressing Goals In Important Life Domains
Kelly Alderson (Adaptive Workplace Solutions)
Navigating Mental Health Claims: Insights From The Valliant Pilot Program
Amber Procter (EML)
Cass Wild (EML)
Implementing LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity In Workers Compensation Practices
Kimberley O'Reilly (QBE)
2.15pm-2.45pm
Improving Potential Benefits of Effective Rehabilitation
Dr John Schneider (Mededucation Online)
Long-Duration Claims - Increasing Worker Resilience
Sharon Hollins (Suncorp )
The Future Of Work
Kirsty Harrison (Suncorp)
Self Insurers: Reimagining Preventative Health
Mereesha Gadiagellan (LGIS)
James Larkin (LGIS)
2.50pm-3.20pm
Digital Distractions On Wheels: Navigating The Candy Store Of Infotainment Challenges In Australian Personal Injury Schemes
Will Barsby (EML)
Pain Education Intervention For Injured Workers Showed Improved Pain And Mental Health Outcomes And Was Appreciated By Case Managers
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
Aaron Bowes (IPAR Rehabilitation)
Drive Well: Utilising VR Technology To Overcome Post-Accident Driving Phobia
Dr Corrie Ackland (The Sydney Phobia Clinic)
Samantha McMillan (Allianz)
3.30pm-4.20pmPanel: Conference Executive Summary - A Delegate Perspective
Moderator: Rebecca Harris (WorkCover WA)
Selected & Nominated Conference Delegates
4.20pm-4.30pmFarewell & Conference Close
Moderator: Tina Altieri
Greg Tweedly (PIEF)
4.30pm-6.30pmFarewell Reception

Please note, schedule and times are subject to change without notice.
Crown Perth Complex - Whadjuk - (Times in AWST)