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Helping you get back to work after injury - Fully funded by ACC

At Geneva Wellbeing, we understand that recovering from an injury doesn’t just affect your health — it also affects your ability to work and earn a living. Our vocational assessment services are designed to help you explore your options, identify suitable job roles, and plan a realistic and sustainable return to work. These services are part of our wider vocational rehabilitation approach, helping you recover and reconnect with meaningful employment.

Whether you’re looking to return to your previous role or explore a new career path, our expert vocational consultants will guide you through the process with care and professionalism.

These services are 100% funded by ACC.

What are vocational assessments?

Vocational assessments are personalised evaluations that help determine your ability to return to work, identify new job options, and assess future earning capacity following an injury.

Our assessments can help you:

  • understand what work options are realistic for you
  • identify transferable skills and interests
  • navigate barriers to returning to work
  • make informed decisions about your career future
  • ensure you and ACC have a clear, fair picture of your work capacity and earning potential.
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Services we offer

We provide a full range of ACC-funded vocational assessments, including:

Initial occupational assessment

At your foundational assessment, your work history, skills, interests and current medical restrictions are evaluated. We help you to determine what types of roles may be suitable for you now or in the future.

Vocational Independence Occupational Assessment (VIOA)

This deeper assessment helps ACC determine whether you can return to work independently. It considers your medical condition, functional ability and the vocational goals needed to establish vocational independence.

Career assessments

We explore your transferable skills, strengths and interests to identify career options that are both achievable and fulfilling. These assessments are helpful for people considering a new direction after injury. These assessments are helpful for people considering a new direction after injury, and form a valuable part of personalised vocational rehabilitation. 

Loss of potential earnings (LOPE) assessment

This detailed evaluation is used by ACC to assess the long-term financial impact of your injury. Your LOPE report helps figure out your potential income loss if you can’t return to your previous employment or career pathway.

Who can access these services?

You may be referred for a vocational assessment by ACC if:

  • you’re recovering from an injury and unsure about your return-to-work path
  • you can’t return to your previous job due to injury
  • ACC is evaluating your vocational independence or potential income loss
  • you’re considering retraining or a career change
  • a medical professional has recommended vocational support.
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How do I access these services? 

  1. Get a referral from your ACC case manager, GP or healthcare provider.
  2. We assess your needs. Our multidisciplinary team works with you to understand your challenges and goals.
  3. We develop your programme. Your training is personalised to meet your unique situation and lifestyle.
  4. You start building independence. We support you through each step with coaching, therapies and practical tools.
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Why choose Geneva Wellbeing?

  • Trusted ACC provider with deep experience in vocational rehabilitation.
  • Client-centred approach — your wellbeing and career goals guide the process.
  • Access to a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, psychologists and physios.
  • Comprehensive support from assessment to recovery and beyond.
  • Services delivered in-person, remotely or via a mix of both, to suit your needs.
  • Specialists in delivering personalised vocational support and recovery-focused planning. 
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Start Your recovery journey today

Let Geneva Wellbeing help you regain control, confidence and connection. Our team is here to support your recovery and independence, every step of the way. Are you ready to explore your options through an ACC-funded vocational rehabilitation programme? 

How to make a referral for vocational rehabilitation services [Link TBD?]

0800 GENEVA   [email protected]  
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