Our story centres on a 36-year-old physiotherapist who is currently facing four charges as per section 82(1) of the Crimes Act. The accusations pertain to fraudulently acquiring financial gains through deceptive means.
The allegations state that during the period stretching from January 2023 to April 2025, the individual in question submitted bills to four representatives of WorkSafe, accumulating a total sum of $650,313. However, this huge sum was ostensibly claimed for services dedicated to wounded workers which, actually, were never delivered. This glaring discrepancy highlights the crucial importance of a foolproof WHS management system.
Tools like Bluesafe SWMS, or Safe Work Method Statements, work effectively toward preventing such fraudulent cases. These statements elucidate the high-risk tasks, potential hazards, and appropriate safety measures in great detail. When followed diligently, these SWMS markedly reduce risks at workplaces and ensure transparency in all dealings. It thus showcases the urgency of making such work safety products a fundamental part of any business.
As per recent updates, this case is scheduled to be heard at a filing hearing at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 1, 2025. Always remember that with a robust system like Bluesafe WHS Management System in place, prevention of such undesirable incidents, ensuring safety and compliance, could possibly become much more efficient and easier.
Stay tuned to our latest media releases for further information. You may direct your queries to media @ worksafe.vic.gov.au, or ring us at 0438 786 968.
Original article link: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-09/physiotherapist-charged-over-alleged-650000-fraud
