At ABILITY GROUP, we understand the importance of maintaining safe and compliant workplaces. In each state & territory, there are different governing bodies. In NSW, a key government body created to help ensure compliant workplaces is the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). We therefore explain what SIRA is and what SIRA employer supervision.
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The New South Wales (NSW) Government is implementing sweeping reforms to the Workers Compensation Scheme in 2025, aiming to modernise the system and address rising costs, especially in psychological injury claims. These changes are critical for employers, workers, and insurers alike, and ABILITY GROUP is here to help you navigate them.
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As an employer, managing workers’ compensation claims efficiently and effectively is crucial for the well-being of your employees and the overall business success. Recently in NSW, icare changed the rules relating to the ability for employers to choose a Claims Service Provider (CSP). At ABILITY GROUP, we understand the importance of choice and are here to help you best navigate the considerations and benefits of choosing a NSW Claims Service Provider for your organisation.
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If you’re an employer in New South Wales, understanding the role of SIRA Inspectors isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. These regulatory officers from the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) are tasked with ensuring your business complies with workers compensation laws and return-to-work (RTW) obligations.
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A NSW icare Claims Service Provider (CSP) is an entity chosen by icare to manage workers’ compensation claims for the NSW Nominal Insurer. Claims Service Providers play a crucial role in assisting injured workers, aiming to facilitate their timely and sustainable return to work. There is an important change that ABILITY GROUP can now assist many more NSW businesses. What’s changed? How can ABILITY GROUP assist your business?
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Pre-existing conditions can have a significant impact workers’ compensation claims. A pre-existing condition is any health issue that existed before a work-related injury or illness. These conditions can include chronic illnesses, previous injuries, mental health conditions, or degenerative diseases. So why are Pre-Existing Conditions important with workers compensation?
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