Robert Ropati

Robert was working on a scaffold which started to topple as he was dismantling it. To avoid being caught in the fall, Robert jumped off which resulted in significant injuries to his knee and hip.

Robert was told there was a chance he would not be able to return to carpentry, so contacted Return to work assist to see what options were available. After identifying an opportunity for Robert to complete a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Return to work assist were able to enrol him in the course at no cost to Robert.

Through his dedication and with the help and encouragement from Return to work assist, Robert was able to return to work as a first year carpentry teacher for a local training organisation.

Watch Robert's story below.