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Dear reader
To all WorkCover WA stakeholders and recipients of these newsletters, we would like to wish you a happy and healthy 2022. We are already full steam ahead with a busy but exciting year in front of us.
This year, there will be an increased focus on strengthening regulation, ensuring compliance, and responding to the needs of our stakeholders. This will include an increased and flexible approach to service provider audits, tackling compliance challenges with innovative approaches and the development of Foundations of Workers’ Compensation, an online learning program for claims managers.
Don’t forget, 2022 marks 40 years of WorkCover WA which we will celebrate during the agency Conference on 25 May, at Optus Stadium. Visit the Conference website to find out more.
FOCUS
PTSD Presumption for Ambulance Workers
Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 2021
From 1 February 2022, ambulance workers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder can claim workers' compensation without needing to prove it was a result of their work.
This is the result of an election commitment by the McGowan government.
Details of the legislative amendment, including a fact sheet and links to the Minister’s Media Statement and the Government Gazette, can be found on our website.
OTHER NEWS
Insurer and Self-Insurer Essentials
Welcome to Workers' Compensation
On 2 March, WorkCover WA will be hosting an educational seminar for those working for an approved insurer or self-insurer.
The seminar will provide attendees with an overview of WorkCover WA, the Western Australian workers’ compensation and injury management scheme, and the role of insurers and self-insurers within the scheme.
This seminar would be well-suited for staff new to the industry, or those who are seeking to refresh their knowledge.
Strengthening Regulation
Improving standards of service providers
In the coming months, WorkCover WA officers will be facilitating and conducting audits of service providers, including approved hearing testers and workplace rehabilitation providers.
Service providers play an essential role by ensuring the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme functions effectively. Audits are important as they help maintain and improve the quality of service provided to injured workers and their employers.
If you’re a service provider, you can expect to hear from us soon.
Paralympian Ben Popham visits WorkCover WA
International Day of People with Disability
On Monday, 6 December 2021, WorkCover WA staff had the pleasure of meeting Ben Popham, an Australian swimmer who won two golds at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
He spoke of his experiences growing up with a disability, how he began his swimming career and his experience being at the Paralympics.
This event was organised by members of WorkCover WA’s Youth Action Group.
VISIT
The WorkCover WA Conference website for the latest news on our upcoming conference
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Events and Important Dates
Chinese New Year
1 February 2022
Insurer and Self-Insurer Essentials
2 March 2022
WorkCover WA Conference
25 May 2022
