The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is the NSW government organisation responsible for regulating and administering the NSW workers' compensation system. On 10 July 2016, SIRA undertook several information sessions to introduce the SIRA “Guidelines for Claiming Worker’s Compensation”. These new SIRA guidelines will come into effect from 1 August 2016 and include such items as removing the need for the injured worker’s DOB, changes to claim decisions, removal of pre-approval for certain items and more.
Many ask if workplace rehabilitation really works. When managed professionally, it speeds return to work, reduces business impacts, and supports safe, sustainable recovery. At HEALTH ABILITY, accredited allied health providers deliver workplace rehab with a 100% RTW rate, helping NSW businesses access free services for injured workers
Raising a workplace safety concern with your boss can sometimes seem like a daunting prospect. Not doing so, however, can mean a dangerous incident goes unresolved, potentially injuring you or your co-workers. Employers are obligated (as far as is reasonably practicable) to provide such an environment. Read more for tips on how to talk about safety.
In the last 12 months, the NSW workers compensation industry has experienced dramatic change. As we approach 30 June 2016, it should be relieving for businesses to know that for there are no changes for workers compensation WorkCover Industry Classification (WIC) rates. As 2016/17 rates for NSW Workers Compensation apply to all renewals that fall due at 4pm on 30th June 2016, businesses and brokers will now be receiving renewal notices for these policies without fear of rate driven increases.
For large employers, icare however announced changes to the Retro Paid Loss (RPL) model by introducing Loss Prevention & Recovery (LPR) scheme as the replacement. LPR is progressively moving closer to providing pricing similar to that of insurers in privately underwritten schemes. This is an important change for large business.
People often say moving is only marginally less traumatic than divorce or a separation. Moving home is always challenging yet as a growing business irrespective of planning it would appear there are plenty of surprises along the way.
ABILITY GROUP recently moved offices and we are now conveniently located in the heart of Lane Cove’s business and retail Longueville Road and a mere 15 minutes from the CBD. If you are in the area drop in and say hi.
With the majority of boxes gone, phone and other systems working, we can are almost ready to start our exciting new venture by opening our PROHEALTH PHYSIO clinic.
