2024 ARPA Excellence Awards Program

The ARPA Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards celebrates and showcases the Australian workplace health, return to work and rehabilitation industry’s many outstanding achievements and acknowledges the industry's importance in the broader community.

Every second year, all Australian jurisdictions participate in the ARPA National Awards program, which culminates in a National Awards presentation event.

The 2024 Awards was a national program, with Awards events held around the country from July 2024 and culminating in the National Awards which were held in conjunction with the ARPA 2024 International Forum, 12-14 November, Sydney. 2024 also marked inaugural Awards presentation events for the Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania.

Find out more about our finalists and winners from each jurisdiction via the links below:

Queensland Friday 19 July

Blackbird Brisbane

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Northern Territory Thursday 25 July

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

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Victoria Friday 9 August

Plaza Ballroom Melbourne

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New South Wales Friday 30 August

Hyatt Regency Sydney

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Western Australia Friday 13 September

Ritz-Carlton Perth

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Australian Capital Territory Friday 27 September

The Marion Canberra

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Tasmania Friday 4 October

The Loft Botanica Bar Hobart

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South Australia Friday 11 October

Rydges South Park Adelaide

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National Awards Wednesday 13 November

Aerial UTS Function Centre Sydney 

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2024 NOMINATIONS

We are thrilled to have received 841 member nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards! Below are the number of nominations per award category, as a total across Australia:
  • ARPA Length of Service Recognition - 237
  • Best New Starter Award - 117
  • Exceptional Leadership Award - 81
  • Innovation in Return to Work (RTW) Award - 23
  • Outstanding Achievement in RTW (Physical Claim) - 106
  • Outstanding Achievement in RTW (Psychological Claim) - 84
  • Outstanding Consultant Award (New Employer) - 59
  • Outstanding Consultant Award (Same Employer) - 11
  • Outstanding Student Award - 19