My Social Support Network
YOUR BEST TOMORROW BEGINS TODAY
My Social Support Network (MSSN) is a Psychosocial Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist service that focuses on social recovery to support return to community, work and transition to retirement.
Are you an Injured Worker?
At the core of My Social Support Network is the belief that every person deserves to belong and be in control of their recovery.
Are you an Employer?
Demonstrate your commitment to employee well-being by partnering with us to provide psychosocial care for injured workers, improving morale and productivity.
Are you an Insurer?
We build psychological and social capacity to increase medical capacity and support sustainable job placement for injured workers.
Proudly Supporting
Who to refer?
- Injured workers who are isolated (socially or geographically) and/or
- Injured workers with a psychological injury (primary or secondary)
- Injured workers looking for specialised support in returning to work
- People who have become isolated due to illness and would like the opportunity to be part of a community without having to leave home
- People who are transitioning from work to retirement and need community and social support
“I can sleep now; I can finally breathe…I’ve learnt to breathe in the classes, and you know I think it’s because I got a job. I finally sleep all night. I haven’t been able to sleep through a whole night since the accident.”
45, Male, Rural, Severe Physical, and secondary Psychological, 12 months since the injury, unable to return to work,Current Status: Employed
"Uplifting! Caroline sets the tone for each session, she is always so positive nice to be around… rubs off on everyone… even if we have a difficult situation or in a negative mood, she can put a positive spin on it…. Good at bringing people out of a negative mindset.”
46, Male, Rural, Physical, and secondary psychological injury, 12 months unemployedCurrent Status: Employed Fulltime
"You get self-worth, self-confidence, and see yourself in a different light. You realise you are not alone and it's okay to feel the way you feel. It becomes the highlight of your week...It would benefit anyone who is struggling in life. It feels like a family.”
52, Female, Metro, Physical, and secondary psychological injury, 18 months unemployedCurrent Status: Doing Online Course
"These sessions are a break, a time-out from reality. I know that for an hour I might laugh or not but I am listening to other people and not thinking about my situation. It gives me a break and I look forward to it. The other day I couldn’t go but I was able to hook it up on the car as I wanted to be involved. The format allows me to do that and I was glad I could.”
45, Male, Rural, Serious physical, and secondary psychological injury, 12 months unemployedCurrent Status: Full time employment offered
"Life-changing! I used to be in a really dark place. The group has given me hope. People listen. I don’t feel alone anymore. I realised that there are other people on a similar journey. I used to feel isolated. I used to be really active and suddenly I wasn’t able to be. Injuries aren’t always visible. When we get together, we don’t feel worthless. You feel listened to. You feel important.”
45, Female, Rural, Physical, and secondary psychological injury, 18 months unemployedCurrent Status: Employed Full time
“The team is my shining light, they are
amazing...I wonder and will always wonder (I tell
my case manager all the time) how can people I
don’t know do so much for me?”
45, Male, Rural, Severe Physical, and secondary Psychological, 12 months since injury, unable to return to work,Current Status: Employed
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