Injury & Safety Solutions
Reducing costs / Restoring teams
I help Aged Care, Home Care, NDIS, Child Care and community-sector employers reduce injury costs and return injured workers to suitable duties faster.
The biopsychosocial model speeds injury recovery by taking a holistic approach that addresses the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors influencing injury outcomes.
By identifying barriers to these different dimensions simultaneously, we can adjust our recovery plans to offset these obstacles to recovery that a traditional, purely biomedical approach might miss.
What I can do to help your business
Most care-sector providers don’t have a dedicated injury manager.
Small delays or missed steps in early intervention usually lead to unnecessary claims, longer injury durations and higher Compensation premiums.
I fix those gaps.
I support organisations with:
Injury triage and early advice
Return-to-Work coordination
Insurer and broker liason
Suitable duties and RTW planning
Early Intervention frameworks
WHS audits and manual handling training
Safety documentation (SWMS, SOP’s) and policy writing
Return-to-Work Health Check
A simple, practical review showing exactly where injury costs are leaking and what to fix first.
Services include:
Review of annual injuries and claims
Assessment of early intervention practices
Review of Certificates of Capacity and workflows
Identify key indicators for recurring issues
Premium impact snapshot
12 week action plan
Short summary report
Injury Management and Return-to-Work Coordination
I take over the parts of the injury management process that slow teams down and drive up premiums.
Services include:
First contact with injured worker
Triage and recommended next steps
GP/Physiotherapy appointment coordination
Certificates of Capacity management
Claim lodgement
Insurer and broker communication
Case conference attendance
Suitable duties determined + RTW plans
Guidance for managers dealing with injury-related performance issues
Monthly reporting and updates
Early Intervention Program Setup
Most expensive claims start as minor injuries.
This program fixes the early gaps that lead to unnecessary claims and lost time.
Services include:
Early reporting workflow
Preferred provider setup (GP/EP/Physio)
Injury severity flowchart
Wearable tech trial (optional, measures manual handling loads during activity)
Templates and scripts for managers
Manager education sessions
WHS Services
Once your RTW function is stable, I can help strengthen your safety system.
Services include:
WHS system audits
Manual handling training
Safe Work Procedures
Policies, SWMS and templates
ICAM investigations
Incident management systems
Executive reporting
WHY CHOOSE INJURY & SAFETY SOLUTIONS
Practical support. Clear communication. Measurable results.
I specialise in care-sector injuries and manual handling risks
I understand how insurer delays and vague certificates inflate costs
I manage the insurer and broker workload your managers don’t have time for
I restore injured workers to safe duties faster and with clearer communication
I help prevent future claims through early intervention and better systems
Service area
Supporting employers across NSW:
Newcastle - Maitland - Port Stephens - Forster - Taree - Port Macquarie - Kempsey - Coffs Harbour - Grafton
Remote support available nation wide.
About Injury & Safety Solutions
I have spent years managing injuries, early intervention and WHS systems in the care sector.
I understand the insurer pressures, the staffing shortages and the manual handling risks that lead to unnecessary claims and higher premiums.
My work is simple: reduce costs, prevent avoidable claims and restore teams quickly.
I support organisations from Newcastle to Grafton, with a mix of remote and onsite services.
Get in touch
If you would like support with injury management, early intervention or health and safety. I am here to help.
Email: andrew@injurysafetysolutions.com.au
Mobile: 0467 595 415