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Victorian duo named in high profile industry Awards
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16 July 2021 · 4 min read

Victorian duo named in high profile industry Awards

KINNECT is proud to announce that two of our highly-skilled Victorian consultants have been named as finalists in the ARPA Victoria Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards for 2021. The finalists are: Sarah Gandolfo, Outstanding Consultant Award – Original Employer Sima Gharibi, Outstanding Consultant Award – New Employer  The Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) is the industry [...]

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KINNECT strengthens medical team with appointment of new doctor
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30 June 2021 · 4 min read

KINNECT strengthens medical team with appointment of new doctor

KINNECT is delighted to welcome a new addition to our highly skilled Medical Team as Dr Norman Dawes, GP, joins the business from 1 July.  Dr Dawes will become KINNECT’s first in-clinic doctor and will be based in our Woolloongabba clinic.  With extensive experience in the field of occupational medicine, Dr Dawes can perform coal mine medicals, pre-employment medicals, driving medicals, work cover cases, return [...]

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COVID-19 Update - Update on KINNECT Operations
Announcement
29 June 2021 · 5 min read

COVID-19 Update - Update on KINNECT Operations

Over the last week there has been continued outbreaks of COVID-19 in a number of regions throughout Australia. As such, we would like to provide you with an overview of the requirements and impact to KINNECT Services in each of these identified locations. Greater Sydney (including Sydney, the Central Coast, Shellharbour, Blue Mountains and Wollongong) [...]

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New training program to support Return to Work Coordinators
Announcement
31 May 2021 · 4 min read

New training program to support Return to Work Coordinators

KINNECT Training has launched a new training course to build the skills and capacity of Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinators.  The program, approved by the Queensland Workers’ Compensation Regulator is designed to build the knowledge and skills of Return to Work Coordinators to manage the successful return to work for injured employees in their workplace.  Perfect for those people wanting to become a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator in [...]

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Cairns consultant named one of Australia's best
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27 May 2021 · 5 min read

Cairns consultant named one of Australia's best

Cairns-based Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Grace Mathews, has been named an Outstanding Consultant in the ARPA National Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards for 2021.  Grace won the category for 'Same Employer Services' at the prestigious industry Awards in Canberra held last night on Thursday 27 May. Having previously won the title at the Queensland Awards, Grace [...]

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KINNECT are finalists in the ARPA National Awards
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27 May 2021 · 4 min read

KINNECT are finalists in the ARPA National Awards

Two of KINNECT's highly skilled Queensland consultants have been named finalists in the ARPA National Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards for 2021.  The finalists are:  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 [...]

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KINNECT wins in the ARPA Queensland Awards
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28 Apr 2021 · 4 min read

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 [...]

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Victorian Lockdown: Impact to KINNECT Services
Announcement
12 Feb 2021 · 3 min read

Victorian Lockdown: Impact to KINNECT Services

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a lockdown of Victoria due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19. The lockdown will commence from 11:59PM Friday 12 February and will remain in place until 11:59PM Wednesday 17 February. Impact to KINNECT Services Under the guidance of our Chief Medical Officers (Dr. David Parker & Dr. Graeme Edwards), [...]

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KINNECT Consultants named in Prestigious Industry Awards Shortlist
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12 Feb 2021 · 4 min read

KINNECT Consultants named in Prestigious Industry Awards Shortlist

KINNECT is proud to announce that our highly skilled QLD consultants have been named as finalists in the ARPA Queensland Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards for 2021.  The finalists include:  Grace Mathews, Outstanding Consultant Award - Same Employer James Mitchell, Outstanding Consultant Award - New Employer  In addition, Brendan Turner was recognised for his previous work with [...]

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Perth Lockdown: Impact to KINNECT Services
Announcement
31 Jan 2021 · 3 min read

Perth Lockdown: Impact to KINNECT Services

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has announced a lockdown of Perth, Peel and South West regions due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19. The lockdown commenced from 6:00PM Sunday 31st January and will remain in place until 6:00PM Friday 5th February. Impact to KINNECT Services Under the guidance of our Chief Medical Officers (Dr. David [...]

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Respirator fit testing service boosted by increased demand in healthcare
Announcement
6 Jan 2021 · 4 min read

Respirator fit testing service boosted by increased demand in healthcare

KINNECT has won several new contracts to provide respirator fit testing to healthcare clients as demand increases due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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KINNECT Ramps Up Respirator Fit Testing Services in Gladstone
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27 Nov 2020 · 4 min read

KINNECT Ramps Up Respirator Fit Testing Services in Gladstone

KINNECT is boosting service delivery having won a new contract to provide Respirator Fit Testing to contractors of Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) in Gladstone.

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