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Poor mental health forces young people out of work

06 December, 2024

Mental health concerns are driving increasingly younger people permanently out of the workforce, new research suggests.


$100K fine issued over severed fingers

25 October, 2024

After a Melbourne worker's fingers were severed in a mixing machine, a recidivist food manufacturer was fined $100,000.


Taking steps to reduce workplace injuries

11 October, 2024

Musculoskeletal disorders are Australia's most common workplace injury, accounting for 57% of compensation claims for serious injuries.


Labourer death on freeway under investigation

08 October, 2024

The death of a WA worker on a freeway offramp is being investigated by WorkSafe.


Four steps to reduce psychosocial risks in the workplace

13 September, 2024

With the mental health of Australian workers in decline, claims for psychological injuries now exceed those for physical injuries at work.


Workers flying the flag for their MATES

05 September, 2024

From 9–12 September, MATES flags will fly over worksites across the country in aid of preventing suicide.


Boosting employee mental wellbeing in six steps

29 August, 2024

Workers in Australia are experiencing rates of stress, anxiety and burnout that are concerning, according to reports.


More support needed for military veterans: study

16 August, 2024

Concerns have been raised about whether military veterans receive enough support when they return to civilian life.


Multiple WHS breaches total $757K in fines

16 August, 2024

Three serious breaches of work health and safety legislation have culminated in a total of $757,500 in fines.


Half of tradies live with severe pain: survey

26 July, 2024

Data released ahead of Tradies National Health Month in August has revealed the extent to which trade workers suffer from injuries and pain.


What workplace injury and illness really costs

19 June, 2024

A new Monash University metric has now been able to measure the national burden imposed by workplace injury and illness.


WorkCover Qld launches national workplace injury program

12 February, 2024

WorkCover Queensland and PeopleIN have launched a workplace injury program that supports workers in their return to the workplace, while reducing risks for Australian employers.


icare finalises introduction of six claims service providers

19 September, 2023

NSW state-owned insurer icare has introduced six new claims service providers, including Allianz, GIO and QBE, to better support workers and employers.


Why construction must focus on mental health resilience

19 July, 2022 by Rachel Clements, Co-Founder & Director of Psychological Services, Resilia

Safe 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, 2021

An 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.


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