Location
Date
Time
Webinar recorded 31 October 2025
Webinar details
Hear from an Occupational Physician who will outline how an injured worker is assessed, to help employers, case managers and treating health practitioners plan for the worker's return to work.

Dr Bruce Hocking
Independent Medical Examiner
Dr Bruce Hocking is a graduate of Melbourne medical school. He has been active in occupational medicine for over 50 years. He was a founding Fellow of the original College, later Faculty (AFOEM) and was President 1994 – 95. He has helped draft several national medical standards for safety...

Bianca Ognenovski
Lead Claims, Recovery Support Services, Fire Rescue Victoria
Bianca is a registered physiotherapist who joined FRV in January 2023. Bianca has significant experience in Emergency Services, previously working at Victoria Police and supporting employee's in their recovery and return to work following an injury. Bianca first commenced with FRV as a Mental Injury Return to Work...

Karen Phillips
Return to Work Specialist, WorkSafe Victoria
Karen is a RTW Specialist at WorkSafe Victoria with over 20 years’ experience in workers compensation in both Victoria and NSW. A nurse and Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), she has an extensive history developing and leading return to work initiatives in government and at Agents.