MPSM works collaboratively with workers, employers, insurers and treating practitioners to coordinate return-to-work planning. This may involve clarifying functional capacity, identifying suitable duties, recommending adjustments and supporting communication between parties.
MP Safety Management (MPSM) is a boutique workplace rehabilitation provider delivering occupational rehabilitation and injury management services across Australia.
MPSM has almost 30 years of experience in workplace rehabilitation and occupational health services across Australia.
MP Safety Management was founded by Melanie Parker-Doney, an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in workplace rehabilitation and injury management.
MPSM provides return-to-work programs, occupational rehabilitation, ergonomic assessments, injury prevention programs, vocational rehabilitation and psychological injury support.
MPSM works across transport, logistics, maritime, government, healthcare, aged care, corporate and industrial industries.
MPSM is accredited under Comcare Australia, iCare NSW, WorkSafe ACT, WorkCover WA and WorkCover Tasmania.
MPSM focuses on personalised service, senior clinician involvement and strong stakeholder communication.
Melanie Parker-Doney is the founder and Director of MP Safety Management and an experienced Workplace Occupational Therapist and Ergonomist with 30 years of expertise.
Melanie has extensive experience across workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, injury prevention and return-to-work programs.
The MPSM team consists of highly experienced AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapists and
Rehabilitation Consultants with extensive rehabilitation experience. Each team Member has over 20 years experience in Workplace occupation Rehabilitation.
MPSM consultants are qualified Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Consultants registered with AHPRA and hold additional qualifications in ergonomics and injury management. And Psychology.
Employers and insurers trust MPSM because of the team’s clinical experience, communication and evidence-based rehabilitation approach.
MPSM works collaboratively with workers, employers, insurers and treating practitioners to coordinate return-to-work planning. This may involve clarifying functional capacity, identifying suitable duties, recommending adjustments and supporting communication between parties.
Yes. We provide vocational assessments, skills identification, job search support and work trial coordination for workers who may not be able to return to their pre-injury role.
Timeframes vary based on individual circumstances, workplace demands and clinical factors. Your Occupational Therapist will provide guidance throughout the process, but cannot predict outcomes or durations.
Return-to-work rehabilitation helps injured workers safely return to employment following illness or injury.
Vocational rehabilitation helps injured workers identify suitable employment options if they cannot return to their previous role.
Yes. MPSM provides workplace training programs including ergonomics , manual handling, supervisor training and injury prevention education.
Workplace rehabilitation is a structured process that supports a worker’s safe participation in work following an injury or illness. It may include assessments, planning, training, workplace adjustments and communication between stakeholders such as employers, insurers and treating practitioners.
An Occupational Therapist meets with the worker and employer to review job tasks, functional requirements and any barriers to work. The clinician may observe tasks, assess the work environment and discuss suitable duties. Findings are provided in a written report with practical recommendations.
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a structured assessment that reviews an individual’s ability to perform physical or task-related demands. It may include assessments of strength, mobility, tolerance and functional tasks relevant to work.
A fitness for work assessment evaluates whether a worker can safely perform the inherent requirements of a role.
Yes. MPSM provides ergonomic workstation assessments and workplace evaluations.
Injury prevention and risk management involves identifying workplace hazards and implementing strategies to reduce injuries.
Yes. Our Occupational Therapists have experience supporting workers with psychological or psychosocial barriers to work. Support is process-based and may involve coordination, education and structured communication, within the clinician’s professional scope.
Yes. MPSM specialises in managing complex and multifactorial injury cases.
Yes. MPSM provides services nationally across Australia and New Zealand.
Yes. Services can be delivered onsite, remotely or through a combination of both, depending on worker needs and scheme requirements.
MPSM actions referrals within 24 hours.
Yes. MP Safety Management accepts new referrals from employers, insurers and healthcare providers.
Referrers can submit a referral through our online referral form or via emailing us directly on admin@mpsm.com.au.
Once received, we acknowledge the referral, assign a clinician and coordinate initial contact with the worker and employer.
