by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 14, 2021 | Claims, Mental Health, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
Mental health claims are rising sharply in Australia, creating significant financial and cultural challenges for businesses. ABILITY GROUP helps employers manage these risks, reduce premiums, and build safer, healthier workplaces. Mental Health Claims: The Business...
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 5, 2021 | Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
Mental health, like physical health, is vital to workplace safety. Mental Health Hazards – Psychological injuries are equally important as physical injuries. Recognising and managing workplace psychological risks and hazards should be core for any...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 30, 2020 | Claim costs, Human Resources, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims. Employers are also...
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 17, 2020 | Bullying, Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Mental health issues are the 3rd most frequent health condition after cancer & health disease. This means supervisors are likely to be managing workers suffering from a mental illness. We have identified common mental health hazards & workplace risk...
by Marc Ring | Aug 28, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
R U OK? is a national mental health initiative that encourages people to ask a simple but important question: “Are you OK?” The campaign highlights the importance of meaningful conversations to support those who may be struggling. In 2025, the theme is “Ask R U OK?...
