ABOUT ABC REHAB & SUSAN DINLEY

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ABC rehab understands the importance of treating each patient as an individual who requires a personal assessment, case management and treatment intervention plan. ABC Rehab, founded and managed by Susan Dinley, who is recognised worldwide by a range of institutions as an industry leader, is always at the forefront of best OT industry practice.

Susan is dedicated to improving the lives of patients marred by physical and emotional trauma and is an outstanding contributor to the development of the Occupational Therapy Industry, both in Australia and internationally. Susan is regularly asked to prepare papers, keynote speeches and to provide feedback to different areas of the industry.

Susan Dinley is an internationally recognised and highly awarded Occupational Therapist specialising in the advice and treatment of amputee, brain injury, quadriplegic and paraplegic patients.

Industry Recognition

  • 2022: Affiliate member of Australian College of Legal Medicine

  • 2013: Nominated for NSW Woman of the Year Award

  • 2012: Nominated for Telstra Businesswoman of the Year

  • 2012: Nominated for NSW Premier’s Award
  • 2012: Awarded in Worldwide Who’s Who for Excellence in Occupational Therapy Consultation Services

  • 2011: Honorary Member, IBC, World Leading Health Professionals

  • 2002: Awarded by Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Winner of National Continuous Improvement Award

  • 1993: NSW State Health Award

Honorary Panel Member or Expert Witness

AustRoads

AustRoads

Assessor from 2012 and Federal Government adviser 2018
 

UNSW – Clearing House

UNSW – Clearing House

Advisory Panel for Home Modifications since 2005 (for DVA & OT Australia)
 

Dept of Veterans’ Affairs

DVA and DOD

State and national advisor, dispute assessor AAT courts, 1994 to 2021 Australia wide AAT, District etc. Expert witness from 1994
 

Lifetime Care & Support

ICare (Lifetime Care & Support)

Advisory panel, dispute assessor for home modifications since 2006
 

NSW OT Association

OTA Association

Former President of Managers Group, Private Practice Group & Legal medicine Group since 2014