The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has launched a dedicated team of Return to Work (RTW) Inspectors to improve employer compliance with injury management and workplace obligations.
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Psychological injuries in the workplace, such as those caused by stress, bullying, harassment, or trauma, are complex and often harder to manage than physical injuries. Recognising this challenge, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has partnered with the Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) to introduce new initiatives aimed at improving return-to-work outcomes for employees with psychological injuries.
ABILITY GROUP, specialists in workers’ compensation, health, and safety, is at the forefront of helping employers navigate these changes and create safer, more supportive workplaces.
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On 6 October 2022, icare announced a major change to the NSW workers’ compensation scheme by appointing six new Claims Service Providers (CSPs). Moreover, this initiative, effective from 1 January 2023, is designed to improve claims management, streamline processes, and deliver better outcomes for both employers and injured workers.
ABILITY GROUP, specialists in workers’ compensation, health, and safety, is supporting businesses to understand and adapt to these changes.
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October's spotlight is on Mental Health Month, which raises awareness on the importance of wellness and helps people with resources and support to improve and wellbeing. With World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Australia aims to provide strategies, tips & support to help people in need.
Community events for the Month are held throughout October each year across Australia and coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10th October. People can connect through various support channels such as conferences, online events, mindfulness workshops, charity walks, and learn from resource toolkits and other resilience strategies to cope with the mental stressors of daily life.
1 in 5 Australians experiences the following symptoms every year. For many people and businesses facing the impacts of daily stressors, including Covid, social isolation, rising living costs and so on, awareness and resilience have become more important in leading a more positive and fulfilling life.
Some tips to look on:
In the workplace, employers can promote positive practices to promote mental wellness at work. This can lead to positive outcomes such as higher morale, better performance, less absenteeism and lower staff turnover. This can also reduce workers compensation claims related to ‘mental injury’.
Looking after your mental health matters and learning how to be resilient and mindful of your own wellbeing will help you thrive in your personal life and workplace.
Source: Mental Health Australia
Title: Mental Health Month
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WorkSafe issued a safety alert reminding businesses to protect workers from roof and height-related injuries. Managing roof injury risks is an important responsibility for many businesses & key steps can reduce hazards, risks, injuries & costs.
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