Advisory Service

Information, assistance,
advice
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20 Jan 2012 - WorkCover WA is hosting a free information seminar about the workers’ compensation scheme in WA. Read more...
14 Dec 2011 - An amendment Bill will be brought to Parliament early in 2012 to clarify the workers' compensation common law insurance obligations of employers and insurers. Read more...
13 Dec 2011 - WorkCover WA has developed new Service Provision and Service Descriptions (standards) for Approved Rehabilitation Workplace Providers. Read more...

Advisory Service

As a dedicated knowledge based team, Advisory Services is committed to providing guidance and assistance to all parties within the workers' compensation system. The team consists of Advisory Officers who provide guidance and assistance to all parties in relation to their rights and obligations under the Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.

Advisory Officers

  • Provide assistance to all parties within the workers' compensation system.
  • Provide assistance to parties who experience difficulties in completing an application to resolve a dispute.
  • Attend to counter enquiries.
  • Visit workers who are unable to physically attend an interview for assistance.
  • Support and assist the Customer.
  • Provide a telephone enquiries service available to the community of WA in relation to workers' compensation.
  • Arrange interpreter sessions for parties who have limited understanding of the English language.
  • Support a TTY telephone for hearing impaired persons.
  • Respond to written enquiries from all parties within the workers' compensation system.
  • Undertake preliminary investigations into complaints from workers about irregular weekly benefit payments.
 

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