OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION IN THE ADF

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“Vini, Vidi, Vici”

Jane Hayter

Directorate ADF Rehabilitation Services

AIM•“Vini”

– Establishment of DRS and ADFRP •“Vidi”

– An incredible journey - developments since 2006•“Vici”

– Moving Forward – “Opportunity Knocks”– what will happen in 2011

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ADFRP MissionAssists ADF members to return to a state of readiness as soon as practicable after injury or illness, through the provision of occupational rehab services. Maximises potential for restoration of pre-injury physical, occupational, social, psychological & educational status. Achieve a seamless transition to civilian environment if required.

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What is the ADF Rehabilitation Program?JOINT HEALTH COMMAND

Occupational rehabilitation:‘multidisciplinary strategy drawing together clinicians, command and other key stakeholders in the support of a member’

Focuses on the restoration of productive work functioning or maximum independence Misconception: It is not clinical rehabilitation

ADF Rehabilitation Program Process Map

The DRS Journey•Integration of services

– Increase in stakeholder contact– Improvements & refining of policy

& process•Compensation Support•ADF Paralympic Sports Program

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ADF Compensation Support

•Provide compensation claims & determinations to the Services & JHC staff•Monitor & report on DVA performance & the quality of determinations

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ADF Paralympic Sports Program

Assist ADF members to regain functional independence, physical fitness & an active & healthy lifestyle through adaptive sport

•Improve amputee care•Advance personal fitness goals•Coaching & mentoring•Equity & empowerment

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Additional Projects

•ADF Support to Injured or Ill Project (SIIP) Review•Simpson Assistance Project (SAP)

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Future ADFRP Innovations & Improvements

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“Opportunity Knocks”

ADF Rehabilitation Program (ADFRP) TransformationSavings under SRP Internal WorkforceImproved Teamwork with Health StaffImproved Communication within Defence

New Workforce & Transition Process

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Acknowledge current RC’s & External Service ProvidersAllied Health Professionals – Regional Rehabilitation

Manager and Rehabilitation ConsultantsCurrent RC’s may transfer into new positionsRecruitment will start soon with anticipated start dates

• RRM March 2011• RC April 2011

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ChallengesJOINT HEALTH COMMAND

The transition will be a “staged” processDRS maintains the Technical Authority &

Governance Role – National Consistency, Regional Flexibility

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•Legal •Finance•Housing &Relocation•AdditionalSupport +Family

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Effectivemmunication

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Summary

“Vini” - Where it all began

“Vidi” - Developments

“Vici” – Opportunity Knocks

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Looking orward to

working with everyone o make it

happen