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Congratulations Martin Stead , Regional Leader – VIC, TAS, and Senior Exercise Physiologist, on receiving this wonderful feedback and achieving this outcome for your client 💙 through our BETTER PAIN Program. EXPHYS holds expertise in pain science, fatigue science, mental health, and exercise oncology. We have been serving the life insurance, workers compensation, and motor accident industries since 2005. Our referring customers tell us that the EXPHYS team are experienced, skilled and mature health professionals. Clients tell us that EXPHYS has made the most positive difference to their health and life. This is something that we are extremely proud of! Discover our BETTER PAIN Program and the EXPHYS team on our website https://www.exphys.com.au/

Say hello & get to know Martin 👋 Martin Stead Regional Leader – VIC, TAS Senior Exercise Physiologist Melbourne, VIC Martin is an integral part of the EXPHYS team as Regional Leader for Victoria and Tasmania. He holds 17 years’ experience as an Exercise Physiologist, along with his leadership expertise acquired at EXPHYS and other national health organisations. In his role as Regional Leader, Martin leads his team of EXPHYS consultants through strong connections and leading by example. He is also EXPHYS’ key local contact for Victorian and Tasmanian referring partners. Martin fosters strong, collaborative partnerships with these customers. As a Senior Exercise Physiologist, Martin provides immense value to his clients, helping them achieve meaningful health, life, and work goals. His extensive clinical background encompasses pain management, fatigue, cancer rehabilitation, mental health support, cardiovascular & respiratory rehabilitation, work conditioning and strength training. Martin coaches his son's sports activities and is passionate about his two favourite sporting teams – The Phoenix Suns in the NBA, and the Carlton Blues in the AFL. Find out more about Martin’s experience and expert skills on our website: https://www.exphys.com.au/staff/martin-stead

Congratulations to EXPHYS team members who recently celebrated work anniversaries!  🔹Amy Ella, Senior Exercise Physiologist (2 years) 🔹Brenton Watson, Senior Exercise Physiologist (4 years) 🔹Yip Wong, Senior Exercise Physiologist (3 years) 🔹Adriana Giles, Clinical and Rehabilitation Lead (7 years) 🔹Charlotte Cummins, Regional Leader – WA, NSW, SA, NT (3 years) 🔹Rhea Balmaceda, Senior Exercise Physiologist (1 year) At EXPHYS we strive to provide exceptional careers for exercise physiologists, and our incredible team bring that to life every day ✨

Our VIC, TAS and WA teams celebrated at their recent Christmas parties 🎄 Axe throwing proved very popular! This completes all EXPHYS regional teams connecting, enjoying time together, and reflecting on the year’s achievements serving our clients, customers and partners.

The EXPHYS team are Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Accredited 🙌 Our team was fortunate to have Dr Oscar Lederman of the University of Technology Sydney, and Mental Health First Aid Australia, facilitate our training as MHFA instructor. This entire team training was coordinated by Adriana Giles, EXPHYS Clinical and Rehabilitation Lead. We are proud of our team’s expertise in mental health. This is evident within the delivery of our BETTER Programs.

Our QLD team celebrated at their recent Christmas party 🎄 There were bullseyes at axe throwing! All our regional teams are connecting, with EXPHYS VIC & TAS, and EXPHYS WA events coming up, and the EXPHYS NSW event already taken place.

The 2024 ARPA National NSW Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards celebrated the outstanding work undertaken by organisations that collaborate with EXPHYS. As an award sponsor, Chris Sinclair, EXPHYS Managing Director, presented the Exceptional Leadership Award to Jo Stanes, of Custodian Work Assist, WA 🌟 EXPHYS celebrated industry achievements with our team and our partners. Congratulations to award finalists, award winners, and ARPA National on putting together this wonderful event! 

Congratulations to our National Finalist, Kayla Dang 🎉 EXPHYS celebrated with Kayla, as one of three finalists for the 2024 ARPA National Outstanding Achievement in Return to Work Award - Associate Members & Industry Stakeholders. This award recognises the complex clinical support that EXPHYS provides, and the health and work outcomes achieved. “ Kayla navigated the complexities of anxiety followed by breast cancer to support her client through utmost care, trust and innovation. Health, functional capacity and work mindset improvements resulted with a successful graded RTW, in collaboration with workplace rehabilitation provider, from not working, to returning to pre-disability role, in 8 weeks ”, said Dr Vicky Phillips , General Manager, EXPHYS. 

Our NSW team celebrated at their recent Christmas party 🎄 A highlight was axe throwing! All our regional teams are looking forward to getting together, with EXPHYS QLD, EXPHYS VIC & TAS, and EXPHYS WA events coming up.

We are thrilled to be supporting the ARPA National 2024 Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards as an award sponsor. EXPHYS are sponsoring the Exceptional Leadership Award, to be presented by Chris Sinclair, Managing Director 🌟 The ARPA National Awards include winners from all eight Australian jurisdictions as finalists. Taking place in Sydney this Wednesday, the award evening is held in conjunction with the 2024 ARPA 1 st International Forum on Workplace/Vocational Rehabilitation. These awards recognise the outstanding work undertaken by organisations that work in partnership with EXPHYS. Congratulations to all award finalists, and best wishes to award winners!

Team EXPHYS have completed our One Foot Forward challenge! 🙌 During October, Mental Health Month, we walked and ran our way toward our distance and fundraising goals. We joined the Black Dog Institute to help create better mental health for all Australians. This year our four regional teams created regional team connectedness and healthy competition. 👟 EXPHYS VIC & TAS led the way with distance covered, recording the most KM’s. 👟 EXPHYS WA topped the fundraising goal, raising the most funds. These funds help Black Dog Institute put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most. Thank you to our supporters! Walking Together. Standing Together. Stronger Together.