About Axis
Injury Management
Our approach to workplace rehabilitation is an end-to-end model encompassing medical management, psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation. We work closely with treating practitioners to ensure our activities are consistent with their guidance. We do this by involving all parties in a transparent understanding of the process.
Our respectful relationships with treating practitioners allow a ready flow of information to guide upgrading of work activities. Treatment and rehabilitation work together to achieve the same client goals.
We aim to be influential and proactive – we gather information from all relevant sources to gain the best possible understanding of the situation before providing expert advice to our clients and customers.
Our staff are experienced health professionals who make the time to assess and understand the factors that make each client unique and develop appropriate strategies for their return to work after injury.
Every client has a unique set of attributes that must be assessed and considered to achieve the best outcome. Our Consultants are amongst the best in the industry – they will assist you to achieve a clear rehabilitation direction, provide educated advice and help to make informed decisions in managing workplace injury and illness.
Providing services in Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, we are a locally owned and operated company with a commitment to ethical and professional injury management services since 2003.
Meet Our Team
Our ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients starts with our team of smart and capable experts in their field.
Scot Weeks
Managing Director
Scot is a Registered Psychologist and holds postgraduate qualifications in health promotion, epidemiology and biostatistics. He has successfully led workplace rehabilitation businesses for over 30 years and recognises the important social and community role of rehabilitation providers in returning workers to good work.
Angela Hassab
B. A. (Psych.), M. App. Psych. - Psychologist / Director
Angela is responsible for overseeing the delivery of professional services by all Consultants at Axis Injury Management, along with managing return to work programs for clients with a psychological injury. She is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA, a Member of the Australian Psychological Society, a Member of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors, and registered to provide psychological treatment services.
Julie Thompson
B. Hlth Sc. (OT) Hons; Grad Cert Ergonomics - Occupational Therapist
Julie is an Occupational Therapist with extensive experience with both provider-based and in-house workplace rehabilitation service provision. She is skilled in working with clients with both psychological and physical injury and has strong skills in complex case management.
Tara Gretton
B.Occ. Therapy - Occupational Therapist
Tara has extensive experience working with physical injuries and completing Ergonomic, Activities of Daily Living and Workplace assessments. Tara has provided workplace rehabilitation services both within a provider setting and within a self-insurer (heavy industry) setting. She is a Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA and is accredited with Comcare. Tara is experienced in Functional Capacity Evaluations (WorkHab); Manual Handling and Ergonomic Training; pre-employment screening and case management.
Trudi Henry
B.Hlth. Sc. (OT) - Occupational Therapist
Trudi has extensive experience completing Activities of Daily Living Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, Workplace Assessments and Manual Handling training. She has extensive experience in the management of return to work programs for people with physical and psychological injuries. Trudi is a Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
Stephanie Hunter
B. Psych (Hons) - Psychologist
Stephanie is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society. She is skilled in a range of therapeutic interventions for psychological conditions including the management of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and pain management. She is skilled in psychological assessment and provides return to work case management services and conducts Vocational Assessments and Vocational Counselling services.
Kylie Donoghoe
Job Placement Consultant
Kylie is an Employment Consultant who is experienced in the provision of employment services. She has worked with private and community-based organisations to deliver employment assistance to clients in the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast. She has a strong understanding of local labour market issues facing job seekers and has assisted many injured workers find suitable employment.
Maggie Malik
B. Hlth. Sc. (OT) - Occupational Therapist
Maggie is an Occupational Therapist with a wide range of experience delivering Activities of Daily Living, Workplace Assessments and Return to Work programs.
Nick Feather
B. App. Sc. (Ex. Phys.), Cert. Strength and Conditioning Coach - Exercise Physiologist
Nick is an Exercise Physiologist qualified with ESSA. He has worked with injured workers, veterans, athletes and sporting teams. He provides return to work assistance using an evidence-based approach to assist clients to return to their optimum level of functioning. He is qualified to conduct worksite, ergonomic and functional capacity assessments.
Sharon Smith
B. A., G.Dip Health Sc. - Rehabilitation Counsellor
Sharon is a Rehabilitation Counsellor with expertise in delivering rehabilitation services injured workers, employers and insurers. She is a full member of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors and has completed undergraduate studies in Psychology and has post graduate qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling. Sharon provides services for both physical and psychological injury management and rehabilitation.
Catrina Pennington
B. Counselling, M. Rehab. Counselling, - Rehabilitation Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor with undergraduate qualifications in Psychology and Masters level qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling. She has several years’ experience in community rehabilitation settings assisting individuals to reach their goals and live independently. She has also worked with jobseekers to build skills and gain experience in the open labour market. is a full member of ASORC.
Kylie Vineburg
B.Sc.(Hons)., M.App.Psych. Registered Psychologist
Kylie has an extensive background in workplace rehabilitation and psychological assessment. She is a skilled interviewer and psychometric assessor. She has particular strengths in vocational counselling and assessment and is up-to-date with current labour market information and trends.
Heidi Poole
B. Hlth Sc. (OT), M. HRM & IR - Occupational Therapist
Heidi is a skilled practitioner having worked for many years in the management of workplace injuries and human resource management in NSW and Victoria. She specialises in strategic case management and complex psychological injury management and prevention. She has worked in human resources including recruitment, performance and grievance management, and workplace investigations.
Justin Watson
B.A. (Psych.) - Registered Psychologist
Justin is a qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor with advanced skills in assessment and intervention with people affected by illness and disability. He has significant experience in vocational counselling and assessment and has a strong commitment to delivering outcomes tailored to each individual.
Charmaine Arkley
B. Psych (Hons) - Rehabilitation Counsellor
Charmaine is a member of the Member of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors and conducts vocational assessments and provides rehabilitation counselling services to our clients.
Elisabeth Hibberd
B.Hlth.Sc. (OT) - Occupational Therapist
Lis provides Activities of Daily Living Assessments, Workplace Assessments and Ergonomic Assessments. She focuses on achieving results-oriented rehabilitation and client service. She is skilled in task analysis and hazard identification and provision of appropriate remedial recommendations.