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Our Policy and Commitment to Quality

CAC’s Quality Policy is to deliver effective return to work assistance, employment services, and workplace health interventions to our customers, providing a level of service that consistently meets or exceeds their needs and expectations.  

 

Our quality objectives are:

  • We endeavour to consistently satisfy the expectations of our customers with regards to service and satisfaction (including demonstration of our Values).

  • We will monitor and measure the quality and effectiveness of our service delivery, to ensure that we meet (or exceed) service expectations, and satisfy regulatory compliance requirements wherever required.

  • We will support and develop our key resource; our people.  This includes ensuring the necessary physical environment, infrastructure, and professional development to deliver a quality service.

  • We will promptly review any complaints or negative feedback, and provide a timely response.

  • We are committed to continual improvement of our Quality Management System.

CAC is focused upon people.  We seek to understand, and to make a difference.  Our team is guided by our key values:

Empathy

We listen to better understand.

Our interactions are non-judgemental.

We recognise individual experiences, and the overall impact of unexpected interruptions upon a person's life.

Integrity

We are honest and transparent.

Our role is to be consistent and reliable.

Care

Our focus is upon health and wellbeing.

Care is at the heart of what we do.

Care locks in our involvement with all our clients.

Respect

We acknowledge and appreciate different views and approaches.

We seek to consistently demonstrate high standards of professional conduct.

We respect individual needs

Excellence

We strive to achieve positive outcomes.

We challenge ourselves and others.

We embrace development opportunities.

CAC Values

Our Team

CAC has been in operation for over 20 years.  During this time, we have developed a strong reputation for effective service delivery, particularly in relation to complex injuries.  We are able to meet the varying needs of stakeholders through the development of effective working relationships built around trust, respect of diversity, and the ability to adapt.

Our staff include Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Counsellors, Osteopaths, Vocational and Employment Specialists, Exercise Physiologists, and Ergonomists.  All staff are experienced in the delivery of innovative and effective assessments, training programs, and associated interventions.  These services support safe and sustainable return to work following injury and other life disruptions, or facilitate improved workplace wellbeing and productivity.

Meet the CAC Management Team below:

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General Manager

Tom is the General Manager at CAC and a Partner in the Howden People Risk business, with 30 years’ experience in the personal injury sector. Starting his working life as a Physiotherapist, Tom has been involved in the workplace health, safety and rehabilitation industry for 16 years. Tom’s depth of knowledge and experience in both the health and insurance markets makes him a market leader in assisting organisations in creating safe workplaces, supporting staff to maximise health and productivity, and minimising the cost impact of people risk.

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Branch Manager

Carly completed student placement at CAC in 2014 and progressed to work in administration, NES and OES before stepping into leadership and management roles at CAC. Carly has also worked as a Mental Health Consultant at a Victorian insurance company and works as a Lecturer in the Masters of Rehabilitation Counselling.  Carly holds a PhD degree, is a Rehabilitation Counsellor and Certified Workplace Wellness Practitioner, and is Mindfulness and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) trained. Carly is passionate about holistic wellbeing and early intervention in workplaces, emergency services and performing arts.

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Head of New Employer Services (NES)

Christina joined CAC in 2014, having worked for a National OR provider.  Prior to this, she ran end-to-end Operations for a NSW based Youth Service, and held various Sales, Service and Marketing positions in the Corporate sector. Holding extensive experience to match her tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences and Business,  Christina's natural ability in dealing with complex and diverse cases across various sectors enables her to provide comprehensive and strategic guidance, consultation, education and support to our team, as well as Agent representatives and Employers.  In her spare time, Christina enjoys travel, whether it be local, interstate or overseas.

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Senior Rehabilitation Consultant - OES Team Leader

From 2010 Annie worked as a clinical physiotherapist in a range of inpatient hospital and community-based settings before transitioning into Occupational Rehabilitation in 2017. Annie works in the Original Employer Services team, with a primary focus to support injured employees with their recovery and assist them to overcome barriers to facilitate a safe and sustainable return to work. Annie is experienced with conducting worksite assessments to educate clients and their employers on optimal ergonomic set up in relation to specific injuries, and provide recommendations for workplace modifications, supports and healthy work practices. Annie applies her strong problem-solving skills, clinical experience and knowledge of injury management to mentor the OES team in relation to physical injury claims. Annie is passionate about human rights and social justice, and in her spare time volunteers with the local community to support people from refugee backgrounds.

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Rehabilitation Consultant/Psychologist - OES Psychology Team Leader

Jessie joined the CAC team in 2017 as a registered psychologist and delivers a range of services including psychological counselling, occupational rehabilitation services, early intervention services to prevent mental injury, mediation and facilitated discussions. As the OES Psychology Team Leader, Jessie enjoys supporting her team with problem solving and developing strategies to manage complex and diverse cases in order to achieve safe and sustainable return to work outcomes. Jessie has an empathic and caring approach and is passionate about supporting clients to overcome challenging situations. In her spare time Jessie enjoys spending time with her friends and family and keeping her kelpie pup entertained!

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Vocational and Rehabilitation Consultant - NES Team Leader

Pembe has been with CAC since 2020 as a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant. Pembe holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Rehabilitation Counselling, a Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies, a Master of Health Sciences in Rehabilitation Counselling, and a Master of Social Work. She is also a certified Rehabilitation Counsellor through Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC). Pembe excels in understanding the psychological, social, and systemic factors that affect rehabilitation outcomes, and she uses her skills to build rapport and achieve successful return-to-work results. Pembe has conducted professional development training on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy and has facilitated training for Victorian Workers Compensation agents. In her free time, Pembe enjoys travelling (favourite country: Japan), Japanese food (favourite dish: ramen), and going to the gym.

Our Team

"Thank you so much for all the support and mentorship in helping me during my return to work journey and want to pay respect and acknowledgement for you and your team during this journey.

So once again would like to say you have been exceptional, and are a very rare breed.

So big thank you to your support and encouragement during this process.

You are a massive asset to your team and any company you work for.

Wish you all the best in your future!"

- Worker, September 2024

"Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for all of the information you’ve provided.

 

I must say I’m incredibly impressed with your service. From referral date to receiving the initial report, you’ve performed better than the industry standard of 15 days. Very refreshing and much appreciated!! Thank you"

 

- WorkSafe Agent Case Manager, June 2024

 

 

"I cannot thank you enough for all the support you have provided during RSS. It hasn’t gone unnoticed. It is such hard work and is often not appreciated by worker that are on the receiving end of it due to the situation that they are currently in but I just wanted to reach out and thank you!

Your time, your energy, the emotional toll it can take. It’s hard work! But honestly, we wouldn’t be at this stage with all his supports established without you. Thanks again Edy.

 

- WorkSafe Agent Case Manager, March 2024

Awards & Recognition

Recent awards won by the team at CAC include:

Best New Starter (Original Employer Services), 2020  -  Patrick Costello

Australian Rehabilitation Provider Association (Victoria) Awards

Innovation in Return to Work Award, 2019  -  Capacity Support Service innovation

Australian Rehabilitation Provider Association (Victoria) Awards

Innovation in Return to Work Award, 2018  -  CAC and Dyson Group of Companies

ARPA National Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards

Outstanding Consultant (Original Employer Services), 2018  -  Julie Oughtred

Australian Rehabilitation Provider Association (Victoria) Awards

Innovation in Return to Work Award, 2018  -  CAC and Dyson Group of Companies

Australian Rehabilitation Provider Association (Victoria) Awards

Exceptional Leadership Award, 2017  -  Rob Eldridge

Australian Rehabilitation Provider Association (Victoria) Awards

Best New Starter (New Employer Services), 2017  -  Danielle Neal

Australian Rehabilitation Provider Association (Victoria) Awards

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CAC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their continuing connection to land, sea and community.

We pay our respects to them, their cultures, and their Elders and Leaders past, present and emerging.

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