Client-focused
Health intervention

Conducted by a Vocational Psychologist

A vocational assessment is a psychological assessment of intellectual aptitudes and abilities, and work preferences.

This data is combined with an analysis of skill gained from previous work and hobby associated activities. Jobs are analysed by skill level and a comparison can be made for job suitability and retraining potential. A Job Match Report (see below) is also generated in conjunction with this report.

Conducted by a Rehabilitation or Occupational Physician

A medical assessment is designed to obtain a medical history, examine and diagnose, relate the reported injuries to the disabilities, record treatment and comment on its appropriateness, provide a prognosis, recommend future treatment needs and comment on work capability and calculate WPI (Whole Person Impairment).

Conducted by a Labour Market Analyst (Offsite)

A Labour Market Analysis (LMA) report investigates the employment outlook, prospects and current job availability in the identified job options in the claimant’s local labour market. Direct contact is made with relevant employers, industries and job agencies to secure informational about the general labour market and specific job information.

A final summary outlines the likelihood of the client being able to secure work in the identified job options in the local labour market at this time. Recommendations about measures to be taken to improve employment prospects are also provided.

Conducted by a Labour Market Analyst (Offsite)

A Labour Market Analysis (LMA) report investigates the employment outlook, prospects and current job availability in the identified job options in the claimant’s local labour market. Direct contact is made with relevant employers, industries and job agencies to secure informational about the general labour market and specific job information.

A final summary outlines the likelihood of the client being able to secure work in the identified job options in the local labour market at this time. Recommendations about measures to be taken to improve employment prospects are also provided.

Generated by a Psychologist, reviewed by a Physiotherapist or Doctor if the claimant has a Medical or Functional Assessment

A Job Match Report is a comparison between the physical, intellectual and educational requirements of a job, and the results of the physical, medical and vocational skills assessment. In the absence of specific descriptors from employers, all job matches are based on the occupational definitions published in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).

The ANZSCO is a statistical publication and the only Australian standard dictionary of occupations, which defines an occupation as a collection of related jobs, or set of tasks. Also provided with each occupational are the gross weekly payments, obtained from Fair Work Australia where possible. Market Pay Rate figures which give a more realistic indication of average weekly income (based on ABS statistical data) are also supplied.

Assessment Services

Includes assessing the workplace, home, motor vehicles to ensure safety for injury types

Conducted by a Physiotherapist

The standardised Work Well Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) V.2 is utilised at the VCC. It provides comprehensive testing of a person’s ability to perform work related tasks. Performance is rated and abilities and limitations are compared to tasks required in job descriptions.

It includes assessment of ability to lift and carry weight, sitting and standing tolerances, balance, walking, the use of stairs and ladders, grip strength, dexterity and flexibility of the trunk and lower limbs. The assessment is based on a thorough history taking, clinical examination and functional testing.