About
The Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) is the industry body which represents all providers of occupational and workplace rehabilitation.
Vision
To be the peak representative body for the Australian workplace health, return to work and rehabilitation industry.
Mission
It is our mission to promote and advocate for best practice, cost effective and outcome-based workplace health, return to work and rehabilitation services. Furthermore, it is our mission to promote and protect the professional interests of our member organisations.
Purpose statement
The workplace health, return to work and rehabilitation industry comprises businesses that range in size from small family entities through to large national providers. They share common aspirations for the growth of their business, the creation of jobs and the financial sustainability of the industry. They are bound by a universal commitment to the supply of quality workplace health, return to work and rehabilitation products and services.
Our history
ARPA had its genesis in late 2001 after a period of consultation between various State and Territory associations representing occupational and vocational rehabilitation providers around Australia. It was recognised that a national incorporated non-profit association was required to lead the industry and coordinate responses to major issues around the country. Professional standards, business viability under various jurisdictional systems, performance measurement, and industry representation were identified as major challenges needing to be addressed.