by Marc Ring | May 11, 2025 | Claim costs, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
As the End of Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, businesses across Australia prepare to celebrate achievements, reward teams, and reflect on the year’s progress. EOFY workplace celebrations are a fantastic way to boost morale and strengthen company culture, but safety must remain a top priority.
At ABILITY GROUP, we’re committed to helping organisations create safe, inclusive, and compliant work environments. That includes making sure EOFY events are enjoyable without compromising wellbeing or legal obligations.
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by Marc Ring | Oct 14, 2024 | Claim costs, Claim management, Claims, Premium, Workers Compensation
Each state/territory has specific workers’ compensation regulations with a common goal of providing financial support for injured & ill workers. So what happens with some types of Annual Leave & Workers Compensation Claims?
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by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 10, 2024 | Claim costs, Claim management, Health & Wellbeing, Human Resources, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Pre-employment Functional Assessments offer a cost-effective way to evaluate if candidates can safely perform job tasks based on their physical and medical capacity.
by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 10, 2021 | Claim costs, Claim management, Workers Compensation
Thousands of Australians have become infected with Covid-19 whilst at work and the costs associated with Covid-19 related claims are expected to reach as much as $638M over the next 12 months with the ease of restrictions and people returning to normal activities in NSW.
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by Marc Ring | May 15, 2020 | Breaking News, Claim costs, Claim management, Claims, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Workers Compensation
[Must Read] COVID-19 NSW Workers Compensation loophole closed for nurses, paramedics & other essential workers including Health, Education, Hospitality, Entertainment, Construction & Retail.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 30, 2020 | Claim costs, Human Resources, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims. Employers are also able to reprocess premiums if their wages drop more than 30%.
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