CONFERENCE
PROGRAM
MONDAY OCTOBER 28
6pm-8pmWelcome Reception
Moderator: Vicky Dimanopoulos (Insurance Commission of WA)
Rod Whithear (Insurance Commission of WA)

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
Moderator: Tina Altieri
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)
Jason Lardelli (WorkSafe Victoria)
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
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Grand Ballroom 1 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Mandy Young (SIRA)
Jackie Costelloe (QBE)
Prof Rohan Walker (Centre for Rehab Innovations )
Elevating Workplace Injury Management Systems - It Pays To Care Collaboration
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Michael Walsh (Suncorp)
Dr Mary Wyatt (It Pays To Care)
Unpacking The New Diverse Workforce
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Dustin Bartley (CGU)
Brianna Cattanach (Allianz)
2.25pm-2.55pm
Be Well: Changing Culture Through Biopsychosocial Risk Management
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Grand Ballroom 1 - Crown Complex Perth

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.
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Mandy Young (SIRA)
Brendan Jansen (mlcoa)
Redesigning Work In The Healthcare And Social Assistance Industry: Insights From The Design For Care Project
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Dr Lucinda Iles (Curtin University)
Yeong Lee (icare NSW)
Working Well Through Social Contract: The Way
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Dustin Bartley (CGU)
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.
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Grand Ballroom 1 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Mandy Young (SIRA)
David Pickering (EML)
Implementation Of The New National Clinical Guidelines For Acute And Chronic Whiplash To Improve Outcomes
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Dustin Bartley (CGU)
Darrin Brandis (PeopleSense by Altius)
3.30pmAfternoon Tea & PIEFExpo
4pm-4.30pm
Practical Applications And Insights From Machine Learning
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Grand Ballroom 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Marc McLennan (CGU)
Dr John McMahon (Navigator Group)
Working Together To Manage Low Back Pain In The NSW Personal Injury Schemes
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Lauren Sayer (SIRA)
David Grant (SIRA)
Prevention Of Psychological Claims' Lead Indicators In The Workplace
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Lauren McKirdy (TAC)
Dr Ross Iles (SuperFriend)
Support Through Trauma
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Adrian Smith (WorkSafe Victoria)
Jennifer Chate (Six Bricks Australia)
4.35pm-5.05pm
LOLA: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Enhance Workplace Rehabilitation Outcomes
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Grand Ballroom 1 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Lauren Sayer (SIRA)
Aaron Bowes (IPAR Rehabilitation)
Increasing Return To Work Outcomes For Injured Workers By 247%
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Hannah Dawes (WorkSafe Victoria)
Sharon Richens (Altius Group)
5.05pmDay Sessions Close
6.30pm-11.30pmAwards Gala Dinner
Klara Andric MLC (Western Australian Government)
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
Moderator: Tina Altieri
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
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Crown Ballroom - Crown Complex Perth

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
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Mariam Tadros (icare)
Martin Bortz (Think Impact)
Heather Smith (icare)
Reimaging Injury Prevention: A Wearable Technology Collaboration To Achieve Sustainable Change
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Angela Sormaz (TAC)
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
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Crown Ballroom - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Mark Dougherty (WorkSafe Vic)
Amanda Johnston (KINNECT)
Recovery Isn't Linear - My Journey Back From Depression and Anxiety
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: David Grant (SIRA)
Peter Kirwan (Fire & Rescue NSW)
Injured People's Feedback Drives Service Excellence
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Will Barsby (EML)
Emma Flynn (Steering Healthy Minds)
11.35am-12.05pm
Be Well: Early Intervention Fundamentals
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Crown Ballroom - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Mark Dougherty (WorkSafe Vic)
Fabian Adriel (Allianz)
Dean Brown (Allianz)
Enhancing Brain Health And Recovery With A Multidisciplinary, Early-Intervention Approach
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Adrian Smith (WorkSafe Victoria)
Kylie Horton (Suncorp)
Nick Kendrick (Axis)
Employment Care Coordination - Reimagining Returning To Work
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Joanna Van Maasdyk (TAC)
Simon Bailey (DXC)
12.10pm-12.40pm
A Novel Approach To Reducing Claims Leakage With GenAI
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Crown Ballroom - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Mariam Tadros (icare)
Steve Girvan (EY)
Vivian Tse (EY)
Minds In Motion: Integrating Exercise And Nutrition In Mental Health Recovery
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: David Grant (SIRA)
Chloe McLeod (Verde Nutrition Co)
Austin Smith (Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation)
Transforming Return To Work: Innovations In Workers' Compensation Case Management
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Lauren McKirdy (TAC)
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
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Crown Ballroom - Crown Complex Perth

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
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Bronwyn Martin (SIRA)
Kelly Alderson (Adaptive Workplace Solutions)
Navigating Mental Health Claims: Insights From The Valliant Pilot Program
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Hannah Dawes (WorkSafe Victoria)
Amber Procter (EML)
Cass Wild (EML)
Implementing LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity In Workers Compensation Practices
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Mark Dougherty (WorkSafe Vic)
Kimberley O'Reilly (QBE)
2.15pm-2.45pm
Improving Potential Benefits of Effective Rehabilitation
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Crown Ballroom - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Sara Poulter (WorkSafe Victoria)
Dr John Schneider (Mededucation Online)
Long-Duration Claims - Increasing Worker Resilience
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Bronwyn Martin (SIRA)
Sharon Hollins (Suncorp )
The Future Of Work
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Hannah Dawes (WorkSafe Victoria)
Kirsty Harrison (Suncorp)
Self Insurers: Reimagining Preventative Health
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Angela Sormaz (TAC)
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
Navigating the Changing Landscape Stream
Crown Ballroom - Crown Complex Perth

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
Building Resilience Stream
Astral 1 - Crown Complex Perth

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
Strategies for Success - Innovation and Collaboration Stream
Astral 2 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Hannah Dawes (WorkSafe Victoria)
Aaron Bowes (IPAR Rehabilitation)
Drive Well: Utilising VR Technology To Overcome Post-Accident Driving Phobia
Strategies For Success - Diversity and Inclusion Stream
Astral 3 - Crown Complex Perth

Chair: Angela Sormaz (TAC)
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)
David Bacon (QBE)
Julie Mitchell (Allianz)
Arthur Papagiannis (AP Psychology & Consulting Services)
Warwick Thorn (ACC New Zealand)
Allicia Tsolis (GIO)
Chris White (WorkCover WA)
4.20pm-4.30pmFarewell & Conference Close
Moderator: Tina Altieri
Greg Tweedly (PIEF)
Chris White (WorkCover WA)
4.30pm-6.30pmFarewell Reception

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