Program

Morning Session

9.00 AM - Conference & Welcome - Dr Boris Fedoric

9.10 AM - Welcome to Country - Aunty Norma Ingram

9.20 AM - Government Priorities for Allied Health - Chief Allied Health Officer, Anita Hobson-Powell

9.35 AM - Keynote Presentation: The ‘CAN’ Mindset - Matt Formston

10.35 AM - Helping you help them - ReturnToWorkSA’s Supports and Services - Mardi Webber and Holly Mason

Mid-Morning Session

11.05 AM - Risk-Targeted Behavioural Activation: A Novel Approach to the Management of Treatment-Resistant Depression - Dr Michael Sullivan

11.55 AM - The Current and Future State of the Labour Market - Cliff Bingham

12.40 PM - Harnessing Digital Mental Health for Personalised Care and Functional Recovery - Dr Frank Iorfino

Mid-Afternoon Session

CONCURRENT SESSION 1

2.00 PM - Success Through Synergy: Advancing Inclusion and Career Progression for Neurodivergent Allied Health Professionals - Associate Professor Roxanna Pebdani, Shaya Singh, Djasmine Noer, Dr Damian Mellifont, Leanne Watts

2.30 PM - IPTC Messaging Matters IECCC Framework - Rhea Mercardo

3.00 PM - Synergising Technology and Human Connection: Consumer Informed Approaches to AI and Telehealth in Rehabilitation Counselling - Leanne Watts

3.15 PM - WorkCoverWA Presentation

3.20 PM - Why Implement Digital Innovations into Practice Now? Jackie O’Connor

AFTERNOON SESSION

3.55 PM - Top Tips in 10: Working as a Rehabilitation Professional in Life Insurance - Alicia Gibbs

4.10 PM - Lived Experience Panel - Facilitated by Alexa Locke with guests: Jennifer Chate (Cherry Tree Cooks), Sarah-Jane Staszak (Spinal Injuries Australia), and Glenn Robets

4.50 PM - Closing Remarks - Dr Boris Fedoric

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