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SIRA’s Action Plan
SIRA has recently announced a newly designed plan to improve poor return to work performance in the NSW workers compensation scheme. Return to work rates have progressively declined since 2015, with the number of workers unfit for work increasing...
Workplace Mental Health Programs
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...
icare Claims Transition Pilot
Employers who are currently eligible under the Authorised Provider (AP) model will have the ability to nominate Allianz, EML, GIO or QBE as their claims agent for the lodgment of new claims only. Since the rollout of the Authorised Provider model...
Effective Claims Management
Effective claims management process typical requires a business to ensure they have practical WHS procedures, an efficient first response protocol, an embedded workplace injury process, early reporting, intervention and an tailored return to work...