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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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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Workplace stress has become one of the most significant challenges for modern organisations. According to the World Health Organisation, poor working environments—such as excessive workloads, low job control, and job insecurity- pose serious risks to mental health. Globally, depression and anxiety cost businesses 12 billion working days annually, equating to US$1 trillion in lost productivity.
For employers, this highlights the urgent need to address stress-related illnesses. ABILITY GROUP, specialists in workers’ compensation, health, and safety, provides tailored strategies to help organizations reduce stress and protect employee wellbeing.
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Workplace injury recoveries are naturally focused on from a physical lens among injured workers and employers. However, physical injuries are more than meets the eye. A biopsychosocial injury management approach can have positive benefits. SO what does biopsychosocial injury management mean & what are the benefits?
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