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Dear reader
Did you know that October is National Safe Work Month? Here at WorkCover WA, we acknowledge October as an important time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Last financial year, over 26,000 workers’ compensation claims were lodged in Western Australia. By raising awareness of workplace health and safety and making real changes to improve the safety of all workers, we can work towards reducing the overall number of claims. The theme for National Safe Work Month this year is think safe. work safe. be safe. You can find out more by visiting the Safe Work Australia website.
Despite the number of workers’ compensation claims lodged, we make a commitment to our stakeholders to ensure there is a workers’ compensation and injury management scheme that works for all. In this edition of our newsletter, we share some of this important work with you. Read on to learn more!
FOCUS
WorkCover WA Conference
Save the date - Wednesday 25 May 2022
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of WorkCover WA at our Conference next year! This event will be a one-day contemporary event held on 25 May 2022 at Optus Stadium. The day will be thought provoking and inspiring, with speakers and topics which complement the theme ‘reflecting on the past, focusing on the future’. This event is too good to keep to yourself! Share the word with your networks who may be interested in attending.
OTHER NEWS
Employer Essentials Seminar
Welcome to Workers' Compensation
On Wednesday 10 October, WorkCover WA will be hosting a seminar developed for employers. Delivered by WorkCover WA staff, attendees will gain an in depth understanding of an employer’s role, rights and obligations in the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme. By understanding rights and obligations, employers can reduce the financial and operational impacts of a work-related injury or illness on their business. Register now to secure your spot!
Modernising WA's Workers Compensation Laws
Public consultation period closing soon
The public consultation period for the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2021 (Consultation Draft) closes on 10 November 2021.
If you plan on providing a submission, it is recommended you begin your submission now, so you meet the November deadline. A copy of the draft Bill and supporting material, as well as details about how to make a submission, can be found on the WorkCover WA website.
Annual Report
Our year in review
At WorkCover WA, our vision is a workers’ compensation and injury management scheme that works for all. In the last financial year, WorkCover WA undertook 17,185 compliance and enforcement activities and responded to 17,429 requests for advice and assistance. To find out more about how we delivered services to stakeholders to support our vision, read our 2020/21 Annual Report.
Representation when Resolving a Dispute
Legal practitioners and WorkCover WA Registered Agents
Parties to a disputed workers’ compensation claim are entitled to have a legal practitioner or registered agent represent them when resolving a dispute via conciliation or arbitration. Registered agents are approved and regulated by WorkCover WA and are required to adhere to a code of conduct and gazetted scale of costs. It’s important to only use reputable firms and practitioners registered with the Legal Practice Board in WA or agents registered with WorkCover WA when seeking representation.
WATCH
The Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice: Conversation Series
VIEW
Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2021 (Consultation Draft) related material
DOWNLOAD
The Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards of Practice
Events and Important Dates
Employer Essentials
10 November 2021
WorkCover WA Conference
25 May 2022
National Safe Work Month
October
