by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 1, 2025 | Injury Management
Proactive injury prevention starts where it matters most, at work. With employees spending nearly a third of their lives on the job, integrating onsite physiotherapy isn’t just a wellness program, it can also be a strategic initiative to help reduce injuries, boost morale, and improve productivity. Onsite physiotherapy is an important injury prevention strategy. When utilised successfully, onsite physio can help businesses proactively avoid or minimise workplace injuries, identify injury-prone work practices and generally improve employee productivity, wellness and morale.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 18, 2025 | Managing Psychosocial Hazards, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
R U OK? Day is a National Day of Action dedicated to reminding Australians to check in with those around them and spark meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing. This year, it is held on Thursday 11th of September, and it serves as a powerful reminder that a simple question can make a life-changing difference.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 11, 2025 | Claims, Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation
The Victorian Government has recently completed the second reading of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation (WIRC) Amendment Bill 2025. These amendments received royal assent on 5 August 2025, with specific changes related to return-to-work coordinator obligations will come into effect on a date to be proclaimed.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 4, 2025 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
In today’s fast-paced work environments, preventing injuries isn’t just a safety obligation, it can be a strategic or competitive advantage. At ABILITY GROUP, we believe proactive injury prevention and early intervention are key to building resilient teams, reducing downtime, costs and supporting long-term wellbeing. Understanding how to identify risks early and respond effectively can transform workplace culture.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 21, 2025 | Premium, Workers Compensation
Each Australian States & Territory have different workers' compensation legislation & consequently, the method (or formula) used to calculate a workers' compensation premium. Workers' compensation insurance premiums are typically based on the business industry, annual wages & a range of other factors that could include claims frequency/costs, underwriting decisions, and various adjustments. The reason why a workers' compensation premium increases, therefore, depends on a variety of factors.
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