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 | Apr 29, 2025 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
The NSW workers’ compensation scheme is facing significant financial challenges, with projections indicating it may only remain sustainable for another two years without substantial reforms. This situation has serious implications for employers, as potential changes could affect insurance premiums, claims processes, and overall compliance requirements.
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by Marc Ring | Apr 14, 2025 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
The Victorian Government has introduced the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2025, aiming to enhance the fairness and quality of Victoria’s workers compensation system. Introduced to Parliament on 4 March 2025, Victorian Regulation changes relate to return to work coordinator obligations and an increase in child pension. We outline the key changes and their implications for businesses…?
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by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 7, 2025 | Claim management, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
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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by Marc Ring | Mar 19, 2025 | Breaking News, Reforms, Workers Compensation
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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by Marc Ring | Mar 17, 2025 | Claim management, Workers Compensation
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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