KINNECT wins in the ARPA Queensland Awards
KINNECT is proud to announce that two of our highly skilled Queensland consultants have been recognised in the ARPA Queensland Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards for 2021.
The winners were:
- Grace Mathews, Outstanding Consultant Award – Same Employer (hear what the judges said about Grace)
- Brendan Turner, Outstanding Achievement in RTW Award – Psychological Claim (hear what the judges said about Brendan)
The KINNECT team pictured at the ARPA Qld Awards
The Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) is the industry body that represents all providers of occupational and workplace rehabilitation. The annual awards are designed to celebrate and showcase the Australian workplace health, return to work and rehabilitation industry’s many achievements and acknowledge its importance in the broader community.
Kevin Conlon, Chief Executive of KINNECT, said:
“I am so proud that KINNECT was recognised with two fantastic winners on the night. This is great recognition of Grace’s continuing strive for excellence and the great work Brendan did with his time in KINNECT. I also must give special mention to the many KINNECTers who have supported and encouraged these award-winning consultants to be among the best in their field. Thank you! Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and a huge thank you to ARPA for an inspirational evening.”
Grace Mathews, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist based in KINNECT’s Cairns office, added:
“I am so fortunate to receive ongoing mentorship and guidance from the KINNECT leadership team who have assisted in guiding me as a Clinician. Thank you for supporting my growth and enabling me to do what I love most, helping people get back to work. I am very fortunate to be named alongside such highly skilled Consultants.”
The Queensland winners will now be judged in the national competition with the winners announced at the ARPA National Awards to be held on 27 May 2021 in Canberra. Read the full list of winners on the ARPA website.