IPAR Retains ‘Perfect Score’ in Worksafe Ratings

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IPAR has retained the highest possible 3 Star Ratings for both Original Employer Services and New Employer Services in the September release of occupational rehabilitation provider Star Ratings by Worksafe Victoria. This is the second quarter running that IPAR has achieved the ‘perfect score’ of 3 Star Ratings across both service streams.

This outstanding result sees IPAR as one of only three 3 Star providers in Victoria for Original Employer Services, and one of only five 3 Star providers in Victoria for New Employer Services.

For more information please contact us at rehab@ipar.com.au

IPAR again listed in BRW Fast 100

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We are delighted to announce that for the second year running IPAR has been listed in the Business Review Weekly (BRW) Fast 100 List. The BRW Fast 100 ranks Australia’s fastest growing companies, based on their average growth rate over the previous three years.

In the 2012 list announcement, IPAR has come in at position 60, with the same average growth rate that saw us listed in the 2011 Fast 100. In order to qualify for the list this year, the minimum average growth rate was 39%, the highest it has ever been.

“This achievement is a direct result of the hard work and dedication shown by our staff,” says IPAR Managing Director, David Sagar.

“I am immensely proud that we continue to deliver the very best outcomes for our customers, which sees them continue to use our services again and again.”

Morwell Office Now Open

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IPAR is delighted to announce the opening of a new office location in Morwell, Victoria. This new office will deliver return to work and injury prevention services to the Gippsland region.

We are fortunate to have an experienced Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist from IPAR’s Melbourne team, Jessica Sutherland, relocating to Morwell to open the office and assist our customers with their regional and rural return to work and injury prevention needs.

The office is located at 35 George Street, Morwell, Vic 3840.

Referrals can be faxed to 03 9639 5711, emailed to rehab@ipar.com.au or click on the online referral button on this website.

IPAR Appointed to ATO Panel

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IPAR are delighted to be able to announce that we have been successful in being appointed to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Allied Health and Medical Services Panel.

As a member of this panel we will be providing Workplace Rehabilitation, early intervention and other related services to members of the ATO’s 25,000 strong workforce, across many locations.

We believe this is an excellent result as the tender process was highly competitive and very rigourous. IPAR Managing Director, David Sagar states:

“We are very much looking forward to working with the ATO to deliver the highest quality services, in order to assist the ATO meet a number of their key people management objectives. This tender win is another indication of our ability to deliver leading RTW outcomes and service large clients across multiple geographies. I am extremely proud of our team’s achievements.”

If you would like to know more, contact head office on 03 8648 0900 or email us at rehab@ipar.com.au

IPAR Acquires Accent Group based in Penrith

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IPAR and Accent Group are delighted to announce that on 1st July 2012 IPAR acquired the Accent Group of businesses. Accent are a leading Penrith based workplace rehabilitation,  injury prevention and clinical services provider.

Accent has an 18 year history of providing tailored injury prevention, OHS, occupational rehabilitation, Human Resource and health care services to clients in the Greater Western Sydney and Mountains region. For the last 3 years Accent has also provided important paediatric early intervention services for children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism through their Konfident Kids brand.

The acquisition of Accent by IPAR significantly strengthens both businesses. It further enhances IPAR’s NSW footprint and suite of services, whilst also enabling Accent’s ability to deliver it’s products and programs around Australia.

IPAR are particularly pleased to announce all Accent Staff will transitioning to IPAR and Accent’s Managing Director, Daniel De Paoli will be continuing with IPAR and be responsible for managing the Penrith team as well as rolling out clinical services across the broader IPAR footprint. This appointment significantly strengthen IPAR’s management depth and enhances IPAR’s service provision to our national customers.

More information about Accent and Konfident Kids can be found at their websites: www.accentonhealth.com.au and  www.konfidentkids.com.au

IPAR’s ‘Perfect Score’ in Worksafe Star Ratings

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In the June 2012 Worksafe Star Ratings release IPAR achieved a ‘perfect score’ of 6 STARS – the highest score possible.

The 6 Stars are made up of a 3 Star Rating for both OES (same employer RTW) and a 3 Star Rating for NES (new employer RTW).

IPAR Managing Director, David Sagar, says:

“We couldn’t be more delighted with these results. To be one of only 2 out of 32 providers to achieve 3 stars for OES and one of only 4 out of 24 to achieve 3 stars for NES is truly a testament to the passion with which our people approach their work and their devotion to achieving RTW outcomes.”

“To think also that when our case volume is excluded, the schemes RTW rates reduces makes our out-performance compared to the scheme average all the more credible.”

For more information please contact us at rehab@ipar.com.au

IPAR Awarded Top Marks for Same Employer RTW by Worksafe

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IPAR are delighted to announce that in the most recent release of OR provider Star Rating results, IPAR has earned a 3 Star Rating (the highest possible) for same employer services. We are one of only 3, 3 Star providers (out of 33) in Victoria. To the best of our knowledge this is the only independent measure of RTW performance in Australia.

IPAR’s Managing Director, David Sagar, emphasises that the most pleasing aspect of being recognised in this way is that “it is an acknowledgement of the hard work done by all our team, in their relentless focus on achieveing RTW outcomes for our customers. Durable and safe RTW is in everyone’s best interests. In particular the evidence is now so strong that RTW is in the best interests of injured workers and significantly, positively impacts not only upon recovery from their injury but their general health .”

For more information please contact us at rehab@ipar.com.au

Virgin Australia takes on Strong4Life Manual Handling Program

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Virgin Australia has engaged IPAR to provide Strong4Life Manual Handling Training to the majority of their workforce – some several thousand people. The program incorporates face to face training, train the trainer and eLearning. This is the largest program of its type ever implemented by IPAR and it demonstrates the flexibilty and scalability of our program.

 

James Roche Manager Group Health & Safety has provided the following comment on the program:

“The Virgin Australia Group, as directed by John Borghetti has committed to ‘20% annual reduction in lost time injuries for all operational divisions’. The focus is Safety First.”

“At Virgin Australia, people are our greatest asset and when it comes to the safety of our team and our guests, there’s no compromise. We operate in environments that present many hazards and risks and manual handling is our most common cause of injury. However, we are committed to continually improving safety, and our commitment to the Strong4life™ manual handling training is one of the many steps we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our team. I am confident that through the Strong4Life™ program  our workforce will learn the skills and techniques to keep safe and well, both at work and also at home.”

To find out more contact us at rehab@ipar.com.au