Returning to work or meaningful activity is often one of the biggest goals for clients recovering from a serious injury, and vocational rehabilitation plays a key part in getting there.

Client returning to activity after injury

This might involve a phased return to a previous role, retraining for a new one, or exploring voluntary and community-based activities where a full return to work isn’t realistic.

A typical journey might look like this:

  1. Assessing current skills, goals and any physical or cognitive considerations
  2. Agreeing realistic, staged goals with the client and employer
  3. Trialling a phased return, with regular reviews
  4. Adjusting the plan as circumstances change

Getting back to work isn’t just about income — it’s often a significant part of someone’s sense of identity and purpose.

Our case managers work closely with occupational therapists, employers and clients themselves to build a plan that’s realistic, paced appropriately, and reviewed regularly.