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This hub is full of helpful advice, articles and resources that support your industry and make it easier for you to manage your workers compensation.

Articles and resources

We know that every industry is different and so are your workers insurance needs.

The articles and resources you'll find here are based off the latest industry trends and data, along with expert insights in topics such as injury prevention, premiums and claims to ensure that you get the best support whenever you need it.

Minimising the risks of injury for older workers in health and community services

Compared to other industries, health and community services currently have the largest number of employees who are aged 60 years and over.

All workers in these industries face risks that can lead to workplace injury or illness; however, when older workers are injured, recovery times are often longer.

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How employers can best support senior workers in the healthcare industry

Bullying and harassment in aged care workplaces is becoming a growing area of concern.

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How to look after your mental health whilst working from home during COVID-19

What started out as a bit of a novelty, working from home is now the new normal due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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How employers can best support senior workers in the healthcare industry

Australians are increasingly working to older ages due to an ageing society, and this is set to grow since the government will raise the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2023 [1].

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Supporting health workers' return to work after experiencing mental health issues

We understand that returning to work after illness within the health industry can be challenging.

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Reducing psychological injuries for employees after a physical injury

As an employer, supporting your workers throughout the claims process can be a great preventative measure in reducing the stress placed on their mental health due to their injury.

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Shift worker fatigue in the healthcare industry

People who work night shifts or varied schedules that disrupt their sleep may be more likely to develop depression than individuals with 9-to-5 jobs.

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Stress management strategies for healthcare workers

Healthcare workers take the lead in mental stress related claims, making up 8.82 per cent of claims in the NSW workers insurance scheme.

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Managing patient and client aggression

Workplace aggression is a common occurrence in the health and community services industry.

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Workers Insurance industry insights tool

Did you know there are 400,00 workers in the health industry covered by workers insurance, which make up just over 10 per cent of the total scheme?

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