DPhil (Oxon) FirstClassHonsFRMS DipNeuropsychCpsychol (UK) CSci(UK) AFBPsS MAPS (CCN)AMS WorkCoverWA

Neuropsychologist

Dr Foster received his primary training in Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience in the UK, being the only Neuropsychologist currently practising in WA to have received this combined training. He obtained a First Class Honours degree in Psychology, Mathematics and Philosophy and his Doctorate in Neuropsychology at the University of Oxford.

He received advanced clinical training in North America, completing his Clinical Fellowship in Neuropsychology in Toronto, Boston and Pittsburgh. He is a Specialist Neuropsychologist registered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA), and a Full Member of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN) of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

He has served on the National Executive Committees of both the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists and the British Neuropsychological Society.

Dr Foster is an experienced international speaker and lecturer. He has authored/edited 6 books to date, published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific publications and given over 300 oral presentations. He was awarded the title of Professor in 2002 and now holds senior adjunct academic positions with both the University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

Dr Foster has been formally trained in the WA Work Cover guidelines for the evaluation of permanent impairment. He advises insurers, self-insurers, insurance lawyers and other health professionals across industry groups in Australia, North America and Europe.

Main area of expertise

Impaired memory, thinking skills and workplace behaviour after:

  • Traumatic brain injury and other types of head/neck/upper body injury

  • Stroke

  • Other forms of brain injury; e.g. due to hypoxia, heart attack, drug use, electric shock

  • Neurodegenerative illness

  • Impact of anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic fatigue on neurobehavioural functions

Specific services include

  • Objective, quantitative neurocognitive and neurobehavioural evaluation

  • Integrated assessment of the validity of test findings (cf. malingering, poor effort, reduced motivation), with important implications for the veracity of clinical assessments conducted by other clinical specialists

  • Competency to plead and stand trial

  • Fitness for duty and fitness to practise (including assessment of specific professional capacities) Capability to perform work duties in safety critical environments with respect cognitive capacity and age-related changes

OSHGroup offers a

Our Service Portfolio

Medical Assessment Services

Ensure workplace safety and productivity with OSHGroup’s advanced occupational health assessments, proactively identifying and addressing potential health issues.

Travel Health and Vaccinations

Prepare employees for overseas work with OSHGroup’s travel health services, including vaccinations, medical kits, and comprehensive health plans.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Maintain a safe, compliant workplace with OSHGroup's comprehensive, onsite drug and alcohol testing services, supporting your safety strategy.

Injury Management

Ensure swift, effective rehabilitation and a safe return to work with OSHGroup's tailored injury management services, minimising downtime and enhancing workforce health.

Onsite Services

Enhance workplace safety with OSHGroup's onsite medical services, including emergency response, health screenings, and ergonomic assessments, ensuring seamless health integration and compliance.

Health Surveillance

Protect your employees with OSHGroup's rigorous health surveillance, detecting risks early to enhance workplace safety and health.

Fitness for Work

OSHGroup's fitness for work assessments ensure employees meet job requirements safely, providing comprehensive reports for informed workforce deployment decisions.

Health Service Permits

OSHGroup specializes in Health Service Permits, helping Australian organisations manage poisons safely and comply with regulations, ensuring best practices in occupational health and safety.

Corporate Advisory Services

Enhance workplace mental health with OSHGroup's Alta Corporate Psychology services, offering tailored assessments and programs to foster psychological safety and address psychosocial risks, boosting productivity and workplace harmony.

Medico-Legal and IME Services

Reduce financial risk with OSHGroup's medico-legal expertise, offering precise medical assessments and authoritative reports for accurate claim evaluations and robust legal support.

Doctor On-Call

OSHGroup's Doctor on Call service ensures 24/7 global access to medical professionals via satellite phone, providing immediate medical advice and urgent consultations.

Alta Corporate Psychology

Alta Corporate Psychology specialises in workplace psychology, offering coaching, counselling, consulting, and training to enhance individual and organisational performance.

Our Locations

OSHGroup West Perth (Head Office)

36 Parliament Place,
West Perth WA 6005

Postal Address: PO Box 337, Wembley WA 6913

P: +61 8 6298 8400
E: reception@oshgroup.com.au

OSHGroup CBD

15-17 William Street,
Perth WA 6000

Postal Address: PO Box 7692, Cloisters Square WA 6850

P: +61 8 6298 8300
E: cbd@oshgroup.com.au

OSHGroup Airport

Unit A3, Gate 1, Whitham Road, Corner Horrie Miller Drive, Perth Airport WA 6105

P: +61 8 6468 8891
E: airport@oshgroup.com.au

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