by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 20, 2026 | Claims, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Return To Work, Workers Compensation
The Queensland Government has announced a significant package of proposed Queensland WorkCover reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, addressing the growing cost of psychological injury claims, and improving certainty for...
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 3, 2026 | Health & Wellbeing, Managing Psychosocial Hazards, Mental Health, Return To Work
Australian employers are facing mounting pressure from rising workers compensation costs, with psychological injury claims emerging as one of the most significant drivers of premium increases. According to the Australian Financial Review, claim costs are escalating...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 4, 2026 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
A recent news.com.au report has sounded a clear warning: Australia’s $789b income support system is under increasing strain, driven largely by a surge in mental health-related claims across workers’ compensation, disability, and welfare schemes. While the headline...
