ACC

The AIM team helps over 500 Northlanders recover from an injury every year!

AIM understands that an injury or illness can be challenging for everyone involved

Navigating ACC processes, managing time away from work and supporting an employee’s recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when productivity and wellbeing are on the line.

Our experienced team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Health Nurses, Psychologists and other Allied Health Professionals work closely with your organisation and your employee to provide a personalised, seamless service.

We focus on clear communication, practical guidance and evidence‑based support so everyone knows what to expect at each stage of the ACC journey.

AIM clinicians deliver a wide range of vocational assessments and rehabilitation programmes designed to pave the way for safe, sustainable recovery. Whether it’s identifying suitable duties, developing a graded return‑to‑work plan or exploring alternative solutions, we help remove barriers and keep progress moving in the right direction.

Here at AIM, we know that injuries affect more than just the individual – they impact team dynamics, productivity and business costs.

Early intervention makes a significant difference

By acting quickly and involving the right professionals, you can influence recovery outcomes, reduce downtime and support your employee’s wellbeing from day one.

AIM can guide you through the ACC process

AIM provide the following services for ACC

Training for Independence
Social Needs Rehabilitation assessment
Housing Modification assessments
Concussion Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services – both Stay at Work and Back to Work
Pain Management Services
Initial Occupational Assessments
Vocational Independence Occupational Assessments
Transport for Independence Assessments

Vocational Assessment and Rehabilitation Services

At AIM we provide a range of vocational assessments and programmes to pave the way for recovery or alternative solutions, so you can get back to business as usual

We provide our services through private insurance agencies and privately for businesses as well as being a lead supplier to ACC in Northland.

Our experienced team work together with all employers to provide personalised services for their employees.

Stay at Work programmes funded by ACC 

We partner with Proactive4Health and ACC to offer tailored Stay at Work programmes. These programmes prioritise early engagement with relevant healthcare professionals to prevent worsening injuries and speed up recovery.

Take the Guesswork out of Wellbeing Support

Equip your team with the health and wellbeing skills they need

Feedback from our clients

Because people are the single greatest asset of an organisation

I would recommend AIM to others because they inform about choices/options for the people they work with. Debbie was excellent.

We highly recommend AIM. We’ve worked closely with them for the past 10 years, and have provided us with a range of services, from occupational therapy to staff training and professional supervision. They are our first choice in the Northland regions. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

Felice Croft

Croft Poles & Timber

I’ve just had one of those extensions made for the other 12 Fonterra Transport workshops; they are all very happy with the results. Thank you for your help on this journey in reducing manual handling and preventing injury.

Marcus Davies-King

Fonterra

All three ladies were professional, caring, friendly and were working hard to support me to understand and find easier ways to improve my changed life – standards and style.

Helpful to gain other skills that you didn’t necessarily have before your injury. They get to meet you personally and explain things better in person rather than always talking to someone over the phone.

One of the best if not THE best course I have ever been on! Great mix of sitting down and standing and moving and participating and great information which can be applied to life outside of work also. I have been telling everyone about it.

Tracey

Northland Regional Council

I am the most comfortable at work that I have been in many years. Great job Deb and I am very grateful to you.

Jude Hughes

Oranga Tamariki

I want to thank you in helping us rehabilitate our team member back into work. It has been a long road that I was beginning to wonder if we would ever find the end. It is now particularly satisfying to see him back to his old self and doing a good job. Debbie has been fantastic to work with and I would recommend her services.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

ACC