Kaya reader

Since the launch of our eNewsletter in August last year, the number of WorkCover WA stakeholders who subscribe to receive our latest news, has steadily increased. However, it’s important for all stakeholders who play a role in the scheme to keep up-to-date with latest information about WorkCover WA and the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme.

By staying informed, we can all work together to deliver on a workers’ compensation and injury management scheme that works for all.

Please take this opportunity to share this email with your industry colleagues and encourage them to subscribe to our updates through the WorkCover WA website.

In this edition, we provide you with an update on the following:

New education initiatives and resources
Our commitment to engagement
Bill consultation public submissions
2021/22 Recommended Premium rates

FOCUS

New Education Program - Promoting voluntary compliance among employers

WorkCover WA has implemented a targeted compliance and education campaign using intelligence data from the Australian Tax Office and Australian Business Register. Multiple channels are used to communicate with potential and current employers, with the aim to increase the number of employers who understand their duty to insure and take action to comply with their legal obligations.

The new initiative is expected to decrease the number of uninsured employers in Western Australia, leading to better outcomes for injured workers.

Learn more about employer obligations

OTHER NEWS

New Resource

Who is WorkCover WA?

A new video has been developed with the purpose of improving awareness of WorkCover WA, the role we play in the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme, the values which guide our work and the services we provide to the Western Australian community.

Featuring WorkCover WA Chief Executive Officer, Chris White, the video gives viewers insight into the inner workings of our Agency.

Watch video

Stakeholder Engagement Charter

The WorkCover WA approach to making engagement meaningful

The Stakeholder Engagement Charter sets out the Agency’s commitment to engagement. It signals our intent to better listen, inform, consult and involve all stakeholders.

The Charter outlines our engagement values, and when, and in what circumstances engagement will occur.

It also outlines how you can engage with WorkCover WA. and contribute to meaningful actions and outcomes.

Read charter

Bill Consultation Update

Public submissions now available

The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2021 (Consultation Draft) was released for public consultation on 11 August 2021.

A total of 86 submissions were received. WorkCover WA thanks all submitters for their contribution to the process of modernising WA’s workers compensation laws.

View submissions

2022/23 Recommended Premium Rates

Now available to download

The 2022/23 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers’ compensation insurance in Western Australia have been announced and come into effect on 30 June 2022 at 4pm.

The average recommended premium rate for 2022/23 will be 1.822 per cent of total wages (up from the previous year’s 1.704 per cent).

View recommended premium rates

2021 National Return to Work Survey

Measuring return to work outcomes

Safe Work Australia has released the results from the 2021 National Return to Work Survey.

The survey measures the outcomes of injured workers, helping industry representative better understand injured worker experiences and the factors which influence their return to work.