by Marc Ring | Nov 16, 2016 | Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation
As many of you would know at ABILITY GROUP we are very passionate about people, health and fitness. We believe and advocate people are the most important asset of any business and whether your people are injured at work or in day to day living, we have the specialist knowledge to help people return to work and re-enjoying life. We are therefore very excited to announce PROHEALTH PHYSIO our new physiotherapy clinic has opened. Located in the heart of Lane Cove on Sydney’s lower north shore our clinic is an extension to our suite of professional and allied health services that assist clients, partners and members of the community in navigating injury, return to work and the achievement of health and fitness goals.
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by Marc Ring | Nov 7, 2016 | Workers Compensation
Many of you would already have had to pleasure of dealing with Lyn our new Office Manager extraordinaire. Lyn joined us at the end of September and has quickly whipped everyone into shape. Lyn joined our ABILITY GROUP team after spending approaching 5 years with Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) where in her most recent role supporting the team of brokers. Lyn possesses extensive experience gained from roles spaning health, insurance, business administration and management. Lyn will manages all the day to day facets of our busy office and works Monday to Thursday in supporting our clients, brokers and partners. As an active mother of 4 amazing adult children, Lyn loves dancing, socialising and hitting the road for the next holiday destination.
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by Marc Ring | Nov 4, 2016 | Workers Compensation
Adam joined our ABILITY GROUP team 12 months ago after 18 years with Employers Mutual. During the last year Adam was actively involved in managing client, broker and insurer relationships as well as workers compensation related matters. Although we are disappointed to loose Adam, he leaves with our best wishes and we will remain in contact within the industry. Our recruitment process has been in full swing and we continue to interview a variety of quality applicants as we search of the right addition to our team. With the latest significant NSW icare workers compensation changes taking effect in 2017, we want to ensure we have the right skills, behaviours and experience to help our clients/brokers successfully navigate the rapidly changing workers compensation.
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by Marc Ring | Oct 26, 2016 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
In August 2016, our Significant NSW icare Changes article outlined the latest NSW workers compensation changes taking effect in 2017. icare (previously WorkCover NSW) will directly administer policy and billing for the NSW workers compensation scheme. Details since the original announcement have been sparse however we understand NSW businesses will be able to use either an online portal, icare Customer Support Centre or Service NSW to provide wage declarations, make premium related payments and related matters. Many businesses are concerned with the service they will receive following the change, however we see these changes as exciting. At ABILITY GROUP will continue to actively support our clients and brokers with personalise and responsive service.
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by Marc Ring | Oct 21, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Construction related work is considered one of the more dangerous or high risk occupations. Heights, heavy and large equipment, complex machinery and unstable ground are just some examples of what workers face in undertaking their work. With the number of construction industry workers having grown by 33% over the last 11 years, site safety is increasingly important and front of mind for most businesses in this industry. No matter how well trained or careful workers claim to be, due to the nature of their jobs construction workers are constantly exposed to hazardous conditions and dangerous situations. To highlight Australia’s National Safe Work Month, here are 5 steps to assist in making construction sites safer.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 22, 2016 | Bullying, Claim costs, Claim management, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
In Australia, all employers have a responsibility to prevent discrimination, harassment or bullying from occurring in the workplace and to make sure that their employees, and people who apply jobs with them, are treated fairly. Under Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, employers and employees are required to comply with practices and behaviour that promote health and safety in the workplace. Because of this responsibility, employers are required to minimise or if possible eliminate the risks to employees’ health and safety caused by workplace bullying. Safe Work Australia has recently updated two publications on workplace bullying to provide guidance and assistance for managers and workers on how to prevent, respond and deal with this issue.
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