2. AIM
•“Vini”
– Establishment of DRS and ADFRP
•“Vidi”
– An incredible journey - developments since 2006
•“Vici”
– Moving Forward – “Opportunity Knocks”
– what will happen in 2011
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3. ADFRP Mission
Assists ADF members to return to a state of
readiness as soon as practicable after injury
or illness, through the provision of
occupational rehab services. Maximises
potential for restoration of pre-injury physical,
occupational, social, psychological &
educational status. Achieve a seamless
transition to civilian environment if required.
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4. What is the ADF Rehabilitation Program?
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Occupational rehabilitation:
‘multidisciplinary strategy drawing
together clinicians, command and other
key stakeholders in the support of a
member’
Focuses on the restoration of productive
work functioning or maximum
independence
Misconception: It is not clinical
rehabilitation
6. The DRS Journey
•Integration of services
– Increase in stakeholder contact
– Improvements & refining of policy
& process
•Compensation Support
•ADF Paralympic Sports Program
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7. ADF Compensation Support
•Provide compensation claims &
determinations to the Services &
JHC staff
•Monitor & report on DVA
performance & the quality of
determinations
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8. ADF Paralympic Sports
Program
Assist ADF members to regain functional
independence, physical fitness & an active & healthy
lifestyle through adaptive sport
•Improve amputee care
•Advance personal fitness goals
•Coaching & mentoring
•Equity & empowerment
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10. Future ADFRP Innovations &
Improvements
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“Opportunity Knocks”
ADF Rehabilitation Program (ADFRP) Transformation
Savings under SRP
Internal Workforce
Improved Teamwork with Health Staff
Improved Communication within Defence
11. New Workforce & Transition
Process
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Acknowledge current RC’s & External Service
Providers
Allied Health Professionals – Regional Rehabilitation
Manager and Rehabilitation Consultants
Current RC’s may transfer into new positions
Recruitment will start soon with anticipated start dates
• RRM March 2011
• RC April 2011
12. Challenges
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The transition will be a “staged” process
DRS maintains the Technical Authority &
Governance Role – National
Consistency, Regional Flexibility