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...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 17, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Managing Psychosocial Hazards, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
Psychosocial hazards can lead to both psychological and physical damage. Generally, psychological injuries arising from work-related factors involve lengthier recovery periods, higher costs and increased time off from work. Under the model WHS laws, a person...
by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 28, 2022 | Claims, Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
The rise in mental health claims in workers’ compensation highlights a growing challenge for employers, insurers, and regulators. With psychological injuries now representing a significant portion of workplace claims, the system faces mounting pressure to...
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 7, 2022 | Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
The current outbreak of Omicron has led to increasing challenges for mental health. SIRA has launched a new mental health support line to provide a free service for individuals experiencing a mental health concern. Read more to find out about this new support...
by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 26, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program
There is no doubt that 2021 was a challenging year for most people and businesses alike. COVID-19 inflicted an unprecedented economic collapse causing millions of Australians to face unemployment which in turn resulted in a significant increase in the number of...
