Keeping Australian workers and workplaces healthy and safe

Acumen Health is a national workplace rehabilitation provider delivering allied health, occupational health and safety, and injury management services to employers and insurers across Australia.

We understand that being injured can be tough, but getting back to work can be even tougher.

That’s why we’re committed to helping our clients get back to their best selves as quickly and safely as possible.

With years of experience in the industry, our team of experts are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to injured workers as they navigate their road to recovery.

We focus on the person

We take pride in our ability to deliver a customised approach to each and every case and work within strict procurement processes and governance throughout Australia. We recognise no two injuries are the same, and that every injured worker requires an individualised approach to their rehabilitation journey.

That’s why we work closely with our clients to create a tailored plan that takes into account their specific needs and abilities.


Your rehabilitation partner

At Acumen Health, we’re not just here to provide rehabilitation support. We’re here to be a trusted partner and guide throughout the rehabilitation process.

Our team of friendly and experienced professionals are here to answer any questions, provide support, and help injured workers and their employers navigate the complex world of injury management.


Men’s mental health support

Recognising the challenges that men face, Acumen is committed to addressing men’s mental health issues, helping men to build strong mental health.

We are dedicated to educating staff in psychological injury management, with now over one third of our workforce experienced in this area.

Why choose Acumen Health?

Wherever you need us, we can help

Our teams deliver services Australia-wide so wherever you, your employees or your clients are based, we’ll be there to help.

People first

An evidence-based holistic approach places a person’s health and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.

Benefit from experience

Our consultants are health professionals with extensive industry experience, so you get the highest quality advice, assessments and reports.

Building partnerships

We work collaboratively and take the time to understand your needs to tailor our services and support to deliver you the best outcomes.

Senior leadership team

Philip Paysden

General Manager

Philip is the General Manager of Generation Health with over 20 years of leadership experience in human services businesses. Philip has worked with Australia’s leading corporates and insurers to deliver innovative health solutions and has a specialty in customer engagement and solutioning in workplace health.

Carolyn Bell

National Contract & Performance Manager

Carolyn is the Generation Health National Contract and Performance Manager and has over 25 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist and 10 years within the occupational rehabilitation sector. Carolyn oversees the quality, clinical governance, innovation and service delivery across the business.

Michael Blore

General Manager – Acumen Health

Michael is the General Manager for Acumen Health, with over 16 years’ experience in occupational rehabilitation. In his previous role, Michael was on the innovation committee to assist customers achieve value-based healthcare and to navigate the evolving issues facing the industry. He has been part of the Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) for five years and is motivated by the opportunity to help others.

Rebecca Milloy

General Manager – Defence for NSW & ACT

Rebecca is the General Manager – Defence for New South Wales and ACT and has over 12 years’ experience leading allied health teams. Rebecca is an occupational therapist and has extensive experience in vocational rehabilitation.

Leigh Conway

General Manager – WA

Leigh is the General Manager for Western Australia and has over 15 years of experience as a physiotherapist. Leigh has an outstanding reputation for his ability to understand customer’s needs and to work collaboratively with them to develop and deliver innovative solutions that improves the health and wellbeing of their workforce.

Briony Freda

General Manager – Central Australia

Briony is the General Manager for Central Australia (SA and NT) and has over 20 years of leadership, customer and business management experience. Briony has experience working across all Australian workers compensation schemes as well as CTP and life insurance sectors.

Yasmine Pateras

General Manager – VIC & TAS

Yasmine is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in the workplace health industry, including 15 years working as a consultant and leading teams in the provision of occupational rehabilitation and health solution services. Yasmine is the General Manager of the Victorian and Tasmanian portfolio and is passionate about being an industry leader in this provision of innovative, outcome focussed and quality services.

Keda Pleace

National Business Support Manager

Keda is the National Business Support Manager and has over 12 years’ experience in workplace rehabilitation industry. With knowledge of all the schemes and customers Generation Health work with, Keda and her team support Generation Health staff to provide quality service to all our stakeholders.

Acumen Health can service your needs right across Australia