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Comprehensive occupational therapy services.

About Therapy Solutions

Founded in 1998, Therapy Solutions has stood the test of time as a leading light in occupational rehabilitation services. For more than two decades, we have delivered comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation solutions that support safe, sustainable return-to-work, vocational and employment‑focused outcomes.

What We’re Known For

At the core of our reputation is a commitment to meticulous, evidence-based assessment. We specialise in functional, vocational, and capacity-focused evaluations, particularly in complex matters. Our reports are valued for their:

  • Clarity – written for practical understanding and decision-making
  • Rigour – grounded in comprehensive clinical assessment
  • Relevance – containing meaningful recommendations tailored to real-world environments

Our Expertise

Our team comprises highly experienced clinicians with deep expertise across occupational therapy, rehabilitation, ergonomics, and workplace health and safety. This specialist knowledge enables us to navigate multifaceted injuries, psychosocial barriers, and complex vocational pathways with precision.

A Trusted Partner

Across industries and jurisdictions, Therapy Solutions is recognised for consistency, integrity, and professional excellence. With decades of specialist experience, we continue to provide insights and guidance that help people recover, adapt, and thrive in the workplace.

Stephen Hoey

Stephen Hoey is an Occupational Therapist with 30 years of specialist experience in functional assessment, disability evaluation and expert reporting. As founder of Therapy Solutions, Stephen is widely regarded for his clear, rigorous and defensible opinions in complex medicolegal matters. His clinical focus includes vocational assessment, chronic pain consulting and comprehensive functional evaluation.

Stephen’s breadth of contributions to the profession include invitation to speak at the World Occupational Therapy Congress, lecturing at the University of Queensland, as well as presenting extensively across clinical and interdisciplinary forums. His work is defined by precision, depth of analysis and unwavering professional integrity.

The following cases reflect the breadth of matters in which the superior courts have accepted and relied upon Mr Hoey’s expert occupational therapy evidence:

  • Brown v Seltsam Pty Limited [2025] – Before Treston J.
  • BYM v The Corporation of The Trustees of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane (No 2) [2024] – before Williams J.
  • Davis v Amaca Pty Ltd [2024] NSWDDT 2 – before Judge Russell SC.
  • Cvilikas v Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service [2023] – before Hindman J.
  • Sanders v Mount Isa Mines Limited & Ors [2023] – before Williams J.
  • Reddock v ST&T Pty Ltd & Anor [2022] QSC 293 – before Jackson J.
  • Bosk v Burgess & Anor [2021] – before Wilson J.
  • Smith v National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland [2020] – before Henry J.
  • Dance v Jemeas Pty Ltd (No 2) [2019] – before Crow J.
  • Paskins v Hail Creek Coal Pty Ltd [2017] – before McMeekin J.
  • D’Arcy v The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane [2017] – before Byrne SJA.
  • Winters v Bishop & Anor [2014] – before Philippides J.
  • Little v McCarthy & Anor [2014] – before McMeekin J.
  • Rodger v Johnson [2013] – before Jackson J.
  • Nucifora & Anor v AAI Limited [2013] – before McMeekin J.
  • Tepp v ATS Australasian Technical Services Pty Ltd [2012] – before Fryberg J.
  • Hosmer v Cook Shire Council [2012] – before Henry J.
  • Balnaves v Neil Clifford Smith & Anor [2012] – before Byrne SJA.
  • Husband v Hikari (No 42) Pty Ltd [2010] – before McMeekin J.
  • Hoppe v Burns [2010] – before McMeekin J.
  • Kitson v Skilled Group Ltd & Ors [2010] – before Cullinane J.
  • Williams v Partridge & Anor [2009] – before McMeekin J.
  • Britten v CPT Manager Limited [2009] – before McMeekin J.
  • Wolgast v Connolly’s News & Anor [2008] – before Fryberg J.
  • Suna v Bridgestone Australia Ltd [2008] – before White J.
  • Giles v Bell & QBE Insurance Pty Ltd [2007] – before Dutney J.
  • Kerr v Queensland Rail [2007] – before Douglas J.
  • Delaney v AAMI Insurance Ltd [2007] – before Wilson J.
  • Hughes v Grogan & Anor [2007] – before Lyons J.
  • Clark v Hall & Anor [2006] – before White J.
  • Wells v Abbotsleigh Citrus [2006] – before Dutney J.
  • McMillan v Kissick & Anor [2006] – before Douglas J.
  • Ballesteros v Chidlow & Anor [2005] – before White J.
  • Cooney v Consolidated Meat Group Pty Ltd [2005] – before Dutney J.
  • Appleyard v Maryborough City Council [2004] – before White J.
  • Rosewarne v Marshall & Anor [2004] – before Byrne J.
  • Mott v Crest Cabinets & Anor [2004] – before Atkinson J.
  • Gehrke v Jensen & Anor [2001] – before Dutney J.
  • James v Rangeview Nursing Home Pty Ltd [2000] – before Wilson J.
  • Tye v Fitzpatrick & Anor [2000] – before Holmes J.

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