Latest News 16 Nov 2009 - Judge Philip McCann will explain the main amendments and the effect of these on how applications are made, processed and resolved. Read more...
09 Nov 2009 - WorkCover WA became a signatory to the Nationally Consistent Approval Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers on 2 October 2009. Read more...
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16/11/2009 - New DRD Rules - Information Session
Judge Philip McCann will explain the main amendments and the effect of these on how applications are made, processed and resolved.

09/11/2009 - Nationally Consistent Approval Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers
WorkCover WA became a signatory to the Nationally Consistent Approval Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers on 2 October 2009.

02/11/2009 - Annual indexation of medical and allied health fees

23/10/2009 - Michelle Reynolds appointed CEO of WorkCover WA

19/10/2009 - WorkCover WA Annual Report 2008/09 tabled in Parliament

06/10/2009 - Pleural plaques is a specified occupational disease

14/08/2009 - Judge McCann delivers seminar on DRD Fast-Track Program

02/07/2009 - Public Hospital Fees for Compensable Patients
The Department of Health has advised WorkCover WA...

30/06/2009 - Fast Track Pilot Program
The DRD announce the launch of a Fast Track Pilot Program...

23/06/2009 - Prescribed amount schedule for 2009-10
The new indexed amounts will apply from 1 July 2009...

19/06/2009 - Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 – review
WorkCover WA has established a Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 review project webpage...

18/06/2009 - Annual Report is top in WA
WorkCover WA has achieved one of the highest...

04/06/2009 - Free Injured Workers Seminar in Karratha
This seminar will provide information for injured workers on...

15/04/2009 - WorkCover WA announces Recommended Premium Rates for 2009-10
The Chairman of the WorkCover WA Board...

07/04/2009 - Upcoming course providing an introduction to advocacy in the DRD
Register your place now...

27/03/2009 - Overhaul for workers’ compensation legislation
Commerce Minister Troy Buswell today announced...

18/03/2009 - Employment opportunities at WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA strives to support all employees...

18/02/2009 - Frequently Asked Questions Updated
Changes in economic conditions...

10/02/2009 - New AMS designations including two interstate specialists
12 new...

05/02/2009 - February edition of the DRD e-link now available
Welcome to the first edition for 2009...

23/01/2009 - Positive feedback for Part XII Workshop
40 stakeholders attended the Part XII Application workshop...

06/01/2009 - Acts of Terrorism - extension of 'final day'
Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001...

05/01/2009 - New WorkCover WA Board Member
Ms Linda Morich has been appointed...

16/12/2008 - Annual indexation of medical and allied health fees
On Wednesday, 17 December 2008...

16/12/2008 - Recognition of exercise physiology as an approved treatement
From Thursday, 18 December 2008...

05/12/2008 - WorkCover WA Annual Report 2007-08 tabled in Parliament
WorkCover WA is pleased to present...

21/11/2008 - Read the latest edition of the DRD e-link
The November edition...

18/11/2008 - Asbestos Diseases Awareness Week
From the 25-27 of November...

10/11/2008 - Events Calendar
WorkCover WA is committed to supporting...

29/10/2008 - WorkCover WA releases new annual statistical report
WorkCover WA is pleased to present...

16/10/2008 - IFAP Injury Management Roadshow is heading to Bunbury
To kickstart the roadshow...

09/10/2008 - WorkCover WA to vist the Pilbara
Two WorkCover WA representatives will be in various towns...

26/09/2008 - One year anniversary edition of the DRD e-link is here
This edition contains the following...

03/09/2008 - Safe Work Australia Week
Get thinking about a safety or injury management...

25/08/2008 - Stakeholder engagement a priority in the development of new products
WorkCover WA has established four reference groups...

14/08/2008 - Workshop on psychiatric impairment a great success
WorkCover WA’s recent workshop on ...

23/07/2008 - September edition of the DRD E-Link now available
Click here to read the latest edition...

18/07/2008 - Medi Link Newsletter for Approved Medical Specialists
The second edition of the Medi Link is now available...

09/07/2008 - Workers’ Compensation Licensed Insurer Best Practice Guidelines
WorkCover WA acknowledges the achievement...

07/07/2008 - IFAP launch new Injury Management courses
In response to demand two new courses are now available...

04/07/2008 - DRD Commissioner makes inaugural speech
On 11 June 2008 His Honour Judge Philip McCann...

03/07/2008 - Successful Prosecution of Employer
Small gourmet seafood business fined over $1700 in fines...

25/06/2008 - Prescribed Amount Schedule for 2008-2009
Has been released...

23/06/2008 - New Publications now available
New Scheme Status Reports are now available...

09/06/2008 - WorkCover WA to visit Kalgoorlie
WorkCover WA representatives will be visiting Kalgoorlie from...

29/05/2008 - Supplementation fund levy discontinued
The WorkCover WA Board recently considered...

22/05/2008 - Dispute Resolution Directorate Survey
We invite all WorkCover WA stakeholders to participate in a survey...

20/05/2008 - Access to Commissioner and Magistrate decisions
We've made it even easier for you to access decisions...

13/05/2008 - 2008/2009 Premium Rates Announced
WorkCover WA today announced a significant reduction...

09/05/2008 - May edition of the DRD E-link
The latest edition of the DRD e-link is available now...

11/04/2008 - 2008 Scheme Update Seminar
Stakeholders welcome positive news...

31/03/2008 - New Scheme Performance Reports
Check out a number of new Scheme Status...

25/03/2008 - Improved AMS Search Facility
The new functionality makes it much easier...

14/03/2008 - Latest DRD E-Link - March 2008
The DRD E-Link is a valuable way to communicate...

12/03/2008 - New Commissioner Appointed
His Honour Judge Philip McCann...

11/03/2008 - Introduction to WorkCover WA
Is well worthwhile say delegates...

22/02/2008 - 2008 Scheme Update Seminar
Bookings are now open...

26/01/2008 - User-Friendly DRD Approved Forms
The first ten DRD Approved Forms...

17/12/2007 - Conference Highlights e-newsletter
Following on from our successful injury management conference...

10/12/2007 - Revised medical and allied health fees
The revised fees for medical and allied health treatment services took effect from Saturday, 8 December 2007...

27/11/2007 - WorkCover WA wins Premier's Award
Over 1000 small businesses have benefited from...

26/11/2007 - WorkCover WA Guides (2nd Edition) now available online
The 2nd edition of the Guides must be used for impairment assessments from today...

14/11/2007 - Preliminary Notice WorkCover WA Guides
The second edition of the WorkCover WA Guides will be in use from 26 November 2007.

09/11/2007 - New costs scale for the DRD
The Costs Committee have finalised...

07/11/2007 - November Edition of DRD E-Link
The DRD E-Link is a valuable way...

05/11/2007 - Injury Management Conference PowerPoint presentations now available
WorkCover WA are delighted to advise that the...

30/10/2007 - Common mistake is costly for no workers compensation policy
A home-based transport business must pay over $2000 in fines...

12/10/2007 - Evaluation of the 2005 Workers' Compensation Reforms
The final report is now available...

05/10/2007 - Approved medical specialists' training gets tick of approval
Over a dozen doctors...

26/09/2007 - Conference Program Finalised
WorkCover WA's Injury Management Conference Program...

19/09/2007 - Medical Certificates now available in word format
WorkCover WA is pleased...

11/09/2007 - DRD E-Newsletter launched
Su Lloyd, Director of the Dispute Resolution Directorate...

10/09/2007 - Comparison of workers’ compensation arrangements in Australia and New Zealand
The ASCC’s Comparison...

21/08/2007 - "Introduction to WorkCover WA is well worthwhile" say delegates
From the feedback received...

31/07/2007 - What's New on the WorkCover WA Website?
Keep up to date with the new additions to the WorkCover WA website...

17/07/2007 - IFAP Supports Injury Management
As part of their Safety2007 Conference, IFAP...

26/06/2007 - Call for Submissions on Costs Scale
The Costs Committee gives notice...

18/06/2007 - Workshop attendees appreciate 'valuable learning experience'
The advanced technical training...

21/05/2007 - Fundamentals of the Legistation
This online presentation...

18/05/2007 - Workshop for medical specialists a success
More than 30 medical specialists...

04/05/2007 - Premium Rates Fall
Employment Protection Minister Michelle Roberts today announced a reduction in compulsory workers’ compensation insurance premium rates.

27/04/2007 - Scheme Update Seminar
The seminar provided an update...

27/04/2007 - 2006-2007 Premium Rates Released

06/03/2007 - New Director for the DRD
Su Lloyd an experienced legal practitioner....

01/01/2007 - New Learning Opportunities
This year’s learning program includes a...

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