He completed a postgraduate Master of Ergonomics, Safety & Health at La Trobe University in 2024, where his research focused on work-related injuries in Australian FIFO/DIDO workers. His findings were presented at the 2025 APA Scientific Conference.
Damian has extensive experience in occupational health and onsite injury management, most recently serving as an onsite physiotherapist for the Australian Defence Force at RAAF Base Townsville. This role strengthened his interest and expertise in workplace injuries, early intervention, and proactive injury prevention strategies.
Master of Ergonomics, Safety & Health (Latrobe University, 2024)
Master of Physiotherapy Practice (Latrobe University, 2012)
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Latrobe University, 2012)
APA level 2 Sports Physiotherapy
APA level 1 Occupational Health Physiotherapy
ASCA level 1 strength and conditioning
Ergonomic workstation and workplace risk-assessments
Dry needling certified
GLAD (Good living with Osteoarthritis Denmark) certified practitioner
Physiotherapist since 2012
8+ years providing musculoskeletal and onsite services to ADF (RAAF and Army)
Previous positions in private practice, inpatient rehabilitation and overseas.
Sports experience in soccer (UK), cricket and AFL
2025 HFESA David Ferguson Award – best postgraduate Thesis
Occupational Health and work-related injuries
Hip & knee osteoarthritis
Hip and groin pain
Athletic shoulder pain
Aviation and FIFO/DIDO workforces
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Member
Australian Institute of Health and Safety Member
Our in-clinic services provide high quality and evidence based physiotherapy services that are suited to those with general musculoskeletal issues, sports injuries and orthopaedic or post-operative rehabilitation.
Physiotherapists are well suited to assist in this space. Our occupational and onsite health services intervene early to proactively prevent injuries and assist organisations to meet their legislative requirements, reduce OHS risks, minimise insurance costs and enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
Workers are your most valuable asset and we believe that having a “team physio” who understands your organisation, its workers and their unique job demands is essential to optimising wellbeing and performance.
We adopt a risk based approach to injury prevention and tailor services to meet the specific needs of different businesses.
