Specialised Services
Trauma
Debriefing
If a worker is exposed to a traumatic event it can cause a
psychological response. Trauma debriefing (within 24-48 hours)
by a registered psychologist is a process to minimise the
effects of such events. This service is usually provided at
the worksite.
Psychological
Screening Assessment
Performed by registered psychologist to identify barriers
to a worker’s return to work (psychosocial yellow flags). Both
informal and formal testing is used to identify barriers and
provide recommendations to facilitate a worker’s return to
work/management of injury.
Chronic Pain
Management Counselling Programme
This 6 week programme uses a cognitive behaviour
therapy approach to give a worker the skills to manage
their pain. The programme is delivered by a registered
psychologist in individual sessions. The programme compliments the
worker whilst attending a work conditioning programme and
is provided in conjunction with the support of the worker’s
medical practitioner.
Return to Work
Coordinator
MEND’s staff are all trained return to work coordinators.
They provide temporary relief services to category 1 employers or
provide staff in a locum capacity for employers.
Job Training/Job
Seeking Assistance Programme (JT/JSP)
An initial intake assessment confirms the job seekers
readiness for the programme. The programme offers two unique
levels of job training and/or job seeking and placement.
Competitively priced and a strong emphasis on a successful
outcome.
Psychological
Counselling/Therapy
This is available both at the workplace and at Mend’s
offices. It is provided by registered psychologists, to
service workers requiring short term counseling.
Driver Screening
This is a cost effective assessment for workers with
relatively minor injuries. It reviews their driving ability.
Driver
Assessment
A qualified occupational therapist and an RTA
accredited driver instructor perform a full assessment of the
worker’s driving capacity. This assessment is for workers with
more significant injuries.
Some employers and
insurance companies try to force workers contrary to the law to
use rehabilitation companies of their choice.
MEND is located
on Level 1 of the CFMEU Head Office at Lidcombe.
Other offices are
located at Glebe and Wollongong.
Mend Services
Freecall: 1800 300 011
www.mendservices.com.au
