At the time of the winter solstice Hobart is an exciting place thanks to David Walsh’s MONA with the DARK MOFO and Winter Feast Events. There are challenging events like the nude swim in the River Derwent and entertainment and art events that attract people from all over the globe.

This year there will also be a stimulating series of events relating to the normally dry subject of Compensation Systems and Rehabilitation / Return to Work.

The local professional association of rehabilitation providers, the Tasmanian Association of Vocational Rehabilitation Providers (TAVRP) has organised a Symposium – “The Dark Side of Rehab” with a quality line-up of speakers:

Here is the Programme

VISIT THE TAVRP WEBSITE OR HOBART TICKETS TO REGISTER

In association with that event, there will be a number of other events including a Pre Symposium Seminar organised by Hobart Occupational Medicine with Professor Alex Collie presenting a summary of research about compensation health and Post- symposium workshops including a session from the WorkCover Guy, Mark Stipic about overcoming ambivalence  by employers to RTW.

There will also be Injured Worker’s Forum about the need for additional support and representation for injured workers run by Rosemary McKenzie Ferguson from the SA-based Work Injured Resource Connection. Here is the Programme.

HOBART IS THE PLACE TO BE MID-WINTER, WHETHER YOU ARE A LOVER OF QUIRKY ART EVENTS, PRACTITIONER OF THE DARK ARTS OR DEDICATED HEALTH OR INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE DEBATE ABOUT COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND HEALTH. HAVE A LOOK AROUND OUR GREAT STATE – IN ITS WINTER GLORY!

More information about these events will be posted soon.

I look forward to meeting you in Hobart.