by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 19, 2026 | Breaking News, Claims, Injury Management, Premium, Rehabilitation, Return To Work, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
The latest icare annual report reveals a chilling reality: New South Wales’ workers’ compensation scheme is facing a $3.2B underwriting loss, representing a significant deterioration from the prior year’s $2.81B loss. Driving this result is a 20% surge in psychological injury claims, which have doubled since 2022. These aren’t minor issues; they’re severe, long-duration cases rooted in bullying, harassment, and workplace stress. This downward spiral isn’t just a financial headline; it highlights how ill-equipped many organisations are to proactively manage complex claims, particularly those involving psychological issues.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 12, 2026 | Breaking News, Claims, Consulting, Human Resources, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Premium, Workers Compensation
Regulators are intensifying efforts to crack down on workers’ compensation fraud as part of a broader push to protect the integrity of schemes. Fraudulent claims not only divert resources away from genuinely injured workers, but also drive up insurance premiums for businesses and place unnecessary strain on insurers. In NSW, SIRA has intensified its crackdown on insurance fraud in Workers Compensation and CTP schemes, warning fraudsters that cheating will not be tolerated. ABILITY GROUP highlights the importance of this campaign for employers and workers alike.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 26, 2025 | Injury Management, Premium, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
With holiday celebrations around the corner, it’s smart for businesses to take proactive steps to avoid turning a festive gathering into a workplace incident and potential legal headache. It’s important for businesses to take precautions before work Christmas parties, as while these events are meant to celebrate and boost morale, they can create legal, safety, and reputational risks. Here are actionable tips on Preventing Psychosocial Party Hangovers!
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by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 20, 2025 | Breaking News, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Jobs, Our team, Workplace safety
Fresh insights from Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics 2025 report reveal that just a third of jobs account for more than half of all serious injury claims across the country. This alarming trend underscores the need for targeted safety interventions, especially in high-risk sectors, and presents a crucial opportunity for organisations like ABILITY GROUP to continue to lead the way in helping businesses create safer workplaces.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 15, 2025 | Claim management, Injury Management, Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation
Empowering Recovery with Ability GROUP
At Ability GROUP, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life—regardless of injury, illness, or disability. That’s where our Rehabilitation Consultants come in. These professionals are the backbone of our commitment to helping people regain independence, re-enter the workforce, and thrive in their communities.
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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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