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IPAR’s expansion in regional New South Wales continues at pace, after the recent opening of our newest office in the Riverina town of Wagga Wagga.

The opening comes after many months of providing services to the town via our Albury office. However, as the need for local services continued to grow, it was obvious that a permanent, local office would drive the best outcomes for injured workers, local employers and insurers.

Mitchell Clark, Exercise Physiologist and Riverina Regional Manager, set about establishing the office, now open in the centrally located Chambers Building on Fitzmaurice Street. Mitchell was delighted to recruit to the team an original Wagga Wagga resident, Jessica Lewington, who was looking to return home to Wagga after a spell in Sydney. Jessica, a Physiotherapist, is enjoying being back in her home town and reconnecting with the local community.

The Wagga team will deliver a full suite of injury prevention and return to work services for physical and psychological claims. The support of IPAR’s Albury office continues, with long-term team member Kelsey Shaw, Occupational Therapist, mentoring Jessica and providing additional case management assistance as required.

The Wagga Wagga office is the most recent opening in an expansion plan that will soon see offices in Orange, Dubbo and Port Macquarie. Team Leader and Branch Management position recruiting efforts for those offices are currently underway – please talk to our recruiting team at careers@ipar.com.au for further information.

Contact details:

IPAR
9/152 Fitzmaurice Street
Wagga Wagga, 2650
Phone 02 6021 2299

Adding to the growing team that makes up IPAR’s Life Insurance division, we are delighted to announce long-term IPAR team member Arnela Campara has been appointed to the newly created national role of Life Insurance Technical Manager, effective 1 March 2017.

Arnela has been with IPAR for over six years. During this time she has demonstrated a high level of expertise in Life Insurance, playing a key role in the development of our Life consultant group in Victoria, and acquiring a strong reputation for quality and high level customer service amongst our Life customers. Arnela brings this experience to her new position, where she will be responsible for improving efficiencies for consultants and teams, developing consultant capability and confidence, and ensuring our quality metrics and return to work rates surpass industry benchmarks.

Arnela joins IPAR’s Life Insurance leadership team along with Stephanie Vujacic, Life Insurance Account Executive and Georgina Lamb, National Manager Life Insurance.

Danny Lucas from IPAR’s Melbourne office has enjoyed a secondment to our Darwin office over the past year. As his time in the north comes to a close, we are offering another adventurous individual the chance to enjoy some time in the great NT via a 12 month secondment, or for those more daring, a permanent move. The role itself is Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant. But, as Danny himself tells us, there is so much more on offer.

“From the moment I arrived in Darwin, the team took me in and we’ve shared many memorable moments both professionally and personally.”

“Over the past year we have increased referrals from our customers and built the IPAR brand in Darwin. Much of this is due to the strong relationships that we have with customers, companies and community groups. And the word of mouth really pays off up here – I’m proud to say that we are becoming the provider of choice.”

“From my own professional standpoint, it’s been such a positive experience. I’ve been working autonomously in new employer services, developing my canvassing and marketing skills and sourcing employment for my clients whether in host or paid employment. It’s resulted in some excellent, durable outcomes for my clients, and another major highlight, which was winning the ‘best outcome award’ at IPAR’s Star Awards for the WA/SA/NT region.”

“From a lifestyle perspective, a major benefit has been my choice of accommodation. The complex where I’m living is located in the same building as the office, so my commute is a snappy 1 minute. It’s set up like a resort, with a fantastic swimming pool, gymnasium and barbeque area. I’ve been hitting the gym over the past year and have learnt to cook with the amazing range of ingredients on offer from the Darwin outdoor markets.”

“The secondment has easily put years on me and has given me a new energy in my life both physically and psychologically.”

For those considering a move, we bring you Danny’s low-down on how to live the high life in the top end with Danny’s Making the Move 101:

1. Don’t think, just do! “If you’ve always wanted to travel, but never find the time, then here’s your chance. Just do it!”

2. Time flies when you’re having fun. “Sure, at first 12 months seems like a long time, but it goes by in a flash.”

3. Home town support. “Yes, it’s hard to leave family and friends, but it’s not forever. A good phone plan and Skype are great for keeping in touch and getting the support you need from home.”

4. When in Darwin, do as the Darwinians do! “Immerse yourself in the local culture. I’m a regular at the Darwin night markets, I’ve learnt to cook with local ingredients and I’ve taken the opportunity to travel within the NT. I’ll be leaving Darwin with many wonderful, new experiences.”

If you are interested in some time in the top end, please contact Katie McMaster via kmcmaster@ipar.com.au. A relocation assistance package is available to assist your move.