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July has been an engaging month for WorkCover WA. Providing ongoing education and support to stakeholders is WorkCover WA’s priority, so it is pleasing to announce the release of Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Claims Managers and the Claims Managers Capability Framework. Both products were developed with the guidance and input of stakeholders, and target the needs of a specific stakeholder group, claims managers.
It is a key strategic goal of WorkCover WA to provide trusted advice, information and education to injured workers, employers, service providers and other scheme participants. These two products are the first in a line of deliverables planned for the next few years, addressing feedback from stakeholders and targeting key educational focus areas.
In addition to the release of these two new products, we are busy continuing our planning for the WorkCover WA 2022 Conference. The Conference program is now finalised, and the line-up includes engaging guest speakers and a diverse range of sessions covering topics relevant to workers’ compensation and injury management.
Read on to learn how to register for this exciting industry event.
NOW AVAILABLE
WorkCover WA recently launched two new products - Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Claims Managers and its companion piece the Claims Managers Capability Framework - at an industry breakfast event at Beaumonde on the Point, with over 200 stakeholders from a range of organisations in attendance.
These new products are free for all industry stakeholders and are specifically designed to assist claims managers to develop and improve their understanding of workers’ compensation and gain the skills required to optimise their performance and client service delivery.
OTHER NEWS
WorkCover WA Welcomes Hon. Bill Johnston
Staff meet the Minister for Industrial Relations
On Tuesday 2 August, the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA visited the WorkCover WA office in Shenton Park.
The Hon. Bill Johnston is Western Australia's Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Energy, Corrective Services and Industrial Relations and has responsibility for a broad portfolio of agencies, including WorkCover WA.
During his visit, the Minister met representatives from each division of the agency and spoke with staff to learn about the daily operations that keep the scheme running smoothly.
The WorkCover WA Conference on 16 November 2022 will provide a platform to share knowledge and information on matters relevant to workers’ compensation and injury management. With a thought-provoking program designed to inspire, don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our guest speaker, Julian Pace.
Julian founded Happiness Co. in 2017 with the mission of impacting 10 million lives in 10 years. After tragically losing his father and best friend to suicide, he turned pain into purpose, making it his life’s mission to help people and support their mental health and happiness. Julian was the 40-under-40 winner for 2019.
Public Hospital Fees for Workers’ Compensation Patients
Revised fees for 2022-23 now available
Revised public hospital fees for 2022-23 are now available through the WorkCover WA website.
These fees are not determined by WorkCover WA, and instead are regulated by the Department of Health under the Health Services Act 2016.
A copy of the new fee schedule, as well as the previous years’ fees, are available on the Rates, Fees & Payments page on the WorkCover WA website.
Changes to Insurer and Self-insurer Forms
All forms required to be submitted through WorkCover WA Online
For more information, please refer to the WorkCover WA website or contact the Data Quality team.
Edith Cowan University Undergraduate Award
Prize Giving Ceremony 2022
Congratulations Alani!
Each year WorkCover WA sponsors an undergraduate award at a prize-giving ceremony for the ECU School of Medical and Health Sciences. These awards recognise the outstanding achievements of students with prizes donated by corporate and government sponsors.
Presented by WorkCover WA’s Advice and Assistance Team Leader, Scott Fletcher-Terry, Alani Morgan was recognised as the highest achieving student in the HST3503 Workplace Compensation and Injury Management unit. Alani was awarded with a recognition letter from WorkCover WA CEO, Chris White, a WorkCover WA undergraduate award certificate and a ticket to the WorkCover WA Conference, 16 November 2022 at Optus Stadium.
CLAIMS MANAGERS TRAINING
Sign up for the free micro-credential, Foundations of Workers' Compensation: Claims Managers
STRATEGIC PLAN 2022 - 2025
Read our plan for leading a responsive and sustainable workers' compensation scheme through 2022 to 2025
Events and Important Dates
Wear it Purple Day
26 August
Djilba Season
August - September
WorkCover WA Conference
16 November
WorkCover WA acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community.
We pay our respects to all Aboriginal communities and their cultures, to elders past, present and emerging.
