by Marc Ring | May 18, 2016 | Injured Worker, Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation
The workplace continues to evolve rapidly, and 2026 marks a turning point in how organisations approach return?to?work policies. After years of hybrid and remote arrangements, new trends are reshaping expectations, compliance requirements, and employee experiences....
by Marc Ring | May 4, 2016 | Workers Compensation
The last 12 months has seen continued change across NSW Workers Compensation which remains consistent with the prior 2-3 years. These recent NSW workers compensation structural changes were designed to result in a faster, simpler, and more engaging...
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 19, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Prevention, Manual Handling, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Every workplace can take simple steps to reduce injury risks and improve safety. While offices may seem less hazardous than industries like construction or aged care, risks exist everywhere. Common causes of injury include slips, trips, poor manual handling, incorrect...
by Marc Ring | Mar 18, 2016 | Appeal, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
With the Easter long weekend approaching and most NSW insurers having finalised renewal premiums, ABILITY GROUP has been assisting clients and brokers with increased enquiries about icare (formerly WorkCover) Wage Audits. If an audit finds under?declared wages,...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 14, 2016 | Health & Wellbeing, Injury Prevention, Manual Handling, Rehabilitation, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program, Workplace safety
Approximately 1 in 3 workplace accidents result from manual handling related injuries and inexperienced employees often being at the greatest risk. Whether onsite or in offices these injuries can be avoided or minimised with appropriate training. Good posture and...