Objectives

The objectives of ARPA Queensland are

1. To work with all stakeholders to ensure regular, effective, two way communication
2. To provide comment or representation in relation to proposed legislative or organisational decisions or policies that may impact on vocational rehabilitation and/or injury management services
3. To provide support to members as required to deal with issues that are relevant and where the support of a wider body of knowledge, experience and lobbying power may assist in achieving the best possible outcome for our member in that jurisdiction.
4. To develop and promote appropriate codes of conduct and professional standards that can be implemented and maintained throughout Queensland
5. To develop effective relationships with all stakeholders to promote information exchange
6. To develop pricing models that support the industry while influencing behaviour to achieve cost effective impacts
7. To investigate and research ‘best practice’ to ensure that services provided are “world best’ evidenced by outcomes obtained and total cost
8. To foster continuing professional development of members to ensure that required standards of service delivery are maintained
9. To identify training needs and develop training strategies to facilitate continuous improvement of the industry
10. To work closely with training institutions to ensure the relevance and appropriateness of training course delivery and development to the needs of the industry
11. To promote the central role of rehabilitation in the success of return to work across all schemes
12. To support activities carried out by ARPA at a national level