Onwards & Upwards. The 2011 Return to work Conference, Expo & Awards
Following the success of last year's sell-out event, the Return to work Conference returned in 2011 to address the latest issues in the workers' compensation industry.
Delegates received unrivalled access to the debates, information and innovations that are shaping the future of our industry.
Q-COMP's Return to work Conference built on last year's event to provide inspiration through highly engaging industry speakers and interactive workshops, encouraging debate and discussion on return to work initiatives.
Back by popular demand was Andrew Klein, a Sydney based ex-lawyer who has been MC'ing, speaking, training and team-building for almost 15 years, and is widely recognised as one of the best in the business.
Andrew brought his casual yet corporate style to proceedings, adding an extra element with his humour, creativity, high energy style and interactive energiser activities.
A former litigation lawyer, with many years of experience in public speaking, acting, improvisation and training, Andrew brought his professional and personal experience in the art of presenting and public speaking to the Conference.
Jamen Wilcox - Changing the face of rehabilitation
Jamen is a Senior Consultant, Workplace Health and Safety with the Chamber of Commerce. He has a strong background within industry and indigenous communities in workplace health and safety and in managing workers' compensation claims, rehabilitation and return to work.
He has worked for WorkCover Qld, Queensland Health and the Enterprise Management Group and in his current role for the Chamber of Commerce he is responsible for providing workplace health and safety, rehabilitation and return to work services across far north Queensland.
Jamen's presentation provided real insight into the diverse needs of indigenous communities and how to cross cultural barriers to ensure successful outcomes.
Michael Henderson - Finding true
north
Corporate anthropologist, Michael Henderson is one of Australasia's foremost experts in the area of amplifying workplace culture. Michael believes that when treated as a strategic priority, culture can be the single most important ingredient in attracting high quality candidates, retaining staff, boosting morale, increasing performance and improving branding.
Having worked across all sectors, Michael Henderson has a degree in anthropology and is qualified in axiology, the science of human values. Michael is often described as a powerful, thought-provoking speaker as his ideas on culture often contradict traditional beliefs.
Major Glenn Todhunter - Stepping beyond boundaries
On 22 September 1995, Major Glenn Todhunter, on an instructor
training flight, crashed heavily from two hundred feet. Feeling
nothing below his waist, Glenn pulled himself from the aircraft
with his bare hands. He would lay for the next three and a half
hours unable to make it into the shade of the wing.
Finally, his call for help was heard, and following the amputation
of both legs below the knee, Glenn spent the following two months
in hospital. So began the journey of rebuilding his life and
dealing with the emotional, psychological and physical adaptations
experienced along the way.
Glenn's unique and inspirational story incorporated
aspects of the next eight years rebuilding a life in which he
learns to walk, drive and fly again.
Glenn inspired people personally through common life
context, and shared the successful strategies learnt during his
landmark journey.
Chad McCormick - Managing psychological claims in the workplace
Chad is a psychologist specialising in the management of chronic injury and illness.
He began his career as a psychologist in occupational rehabilitation and started his own business, Activate Psychology, leading a team of psychologists specialising in the prevention and management of psychological injuries in the workplace.
Chad's presentation was illustrated by case studies fresh from the workplace and provided delegates with a road map and practical tips to achieve a good outcome at reduced financial and emotional cost for all involved.
Jackie Furey - Learn how to work with constant competence in emotionally and mentally challenging environments
Jackie Furey is a psychotherapist, speaker and radio host. She has a deep understanding of what motivates people in their professional and personal life and is in high demand for her witty and entertaining presentations and workshops.
Jackie credits her Irish heritage for her ability to entertain, while her university training in conjunction with many years of clinical practice and business experience enables her to stimulate, educate and interact with a wide range of audiences.
Dr Phil Jauncey - Six steps for success
Dr Phil Jauncey is a performance psychologist, whose activities include corporate facilitation, education of staff and managers, personal success mentoring, speaking about parenting, counselling and working as a sports psychologist.
Dr Jauncey has an extensive academic background having completed four degrees and is an expert in language and social science.
He has on-going consultancies with companies to develop self-awareness and relationship skills for staff members and to enhance problem-solving and people management skills for managers.
His workshop was interactive and designed to help delegates develop their own skills - a workshop that will influence attendees well after completion.
Derrick McManus Inside your head - building confidence, courage and capacity
On 3 May 1994 Senior Constable Derrick McManus was shot 14 times with a high powered semi-automatic rifle in less than 5 seconds. He then lay bleeding for three hours before he could be rescued.
Incredibly Derrick survived and in doing so demonstrated that individuals can defy the odds; nothing is impossible when you are well prepared; maintain confidence in your own ability and have a Never Say Die determination to win.
Derrick's powerful workshop inspired, motivated and allowed delegates to believe that they can achieve the impossible with the right mindset.
