Why construction must focus on mental health resilience
19 July, 2022 by Rachel Clements, Co-Founder & Director of Psychological Services, ResiliaSafe Work Australia's key work health and safety statistics show 9% of all claims lodged in 2020–21 were mental health-related compensation claims.
Victoria expedites mental health support for injured workers
14 July, 2021An Act passed by the Victorian Government will enable workers seeking compensation for mental injuries to receive payments while waiting for their claim to be determined.
Mechanic ordered to pay back fraudulent compensation claim
09 February, 2021A Victorian man caught working while receiving payments from workers compensation after he injured his arm while working as a mechanic must repay $96,196.
SWA releases 2018–2019 workers compensation report
15 January, 2021SWA has released a report detailing workers compensation statistics from 2018–2019, revealing which occupations had the highest rate of serious claims.
After mental illness: supporting worker return to work
24 November, 2020A study into worker mental health problems has called on employers to provide a tailored approach to help employees achieve a sustainable return to work.
Report: COVID-19 prompts 533 workers compensation claims
06 November, 2020Safe Work Australia has released a snapshot of workers compensation claims related to COVID-19 up to 31 July 2020.
WorkSafe Victoria reviews young worker compensation payments
18 September, 2020WorkSafe Victoria is reviewing weekly compensation payments for young workers, after an error in calculating increment dates was discovered in 2019.
18 years of Australian workers compensation data
16 January, 2020Labourers have the highest rate of serious claims in the latest year of workers compensation data. We explore the report findings, including 18 years of data.
How pre-employment strategies can help limit workers compensation liability
21 August, 2019Done correctly, pre-employment functional assessments can reduce an organisation's risk of workers compensation exposure, Logic Health explains.
Victorian firefighters to access cancer compensation
08 July, 2019Career and volunteer firefighters that meet certain requirements can now access presumptive compensation for specified cancers contracted during their service.
1 in 10 lung illnesses caused by workplace fumes
04 June, 2019Exposure to hazardous fumes in the workplace may be the cause of illness in more than one out of 10 people, according to new research.
Initiatives for mentally healthy workplaces
17 April, 2019A range of initiatives is being released by the NSW Government to help workplaces boost employee mental health.
Study reveals risks of infectious diseases at work
25 February, 2019A review has recently been conducted into infectious diseases acquired due to exposure in workplaces across the US.
Workers compensation comparison report released
08 February, 2019A report detailing the differences between compensation arrangements for Australian and New Zealand workers has been published by Safe Work Australia.
Tips to prevent heat and UV exposure
10 December, 2018As temperatures begin to rise, employers are being reminded of the dangers associated with working in heat.
