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WorkCover WA is the government agency responsible for regulating and administrating the workers’ compensation scheme in Western Australia under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.

The scheme ensures workers who suffer a work-related injury or illness are compensated for lost earnings, medical expenses, and other associated costs, and assists injured workers to achieve a safe and sustained return to work.

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21 Sep

WorkCover WA Annual Report 2022/23 has been tabled in Parliament

The WorkCover WA Annual Report 2022/23 has been tabled in Parliament today by the Minister for Industrial Relations, the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA. The annual report outlines the role, structure and gov... Read More »

09 Aug

Presumptive firefighter cancers – effective 10 August 2023

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 1982 have established a rebuttable presumption of work-related injury for 8 cancers suffered by firefighters in addition to ... Read More »

26 Jul

PTSD presumption for DFES communications systems officers – effective 27 July 2023

Recent amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 1982 (the Regulations) established a rebuttable presumption of work-related injury for post-traumatic stress disorder... Read More »

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21 Sep

FORWARD. TOGETHERIn the last financial year, WorkCover WA undertook 28,674 compliance investigations which resulted in an additional 18,775 workers being covered by a workers’ compensation policy.From past learnings to future aspirations - find out how we deliver services to move Forward. Together.Read our 2022-23 Annual Report here:www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/annual-reports ... See MoreSee Less

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15 Sep

We are four weeks out from the 2023 WorkCover WA Conference! We are looking forward to an engaging and inspiring day with our delegates and sponsors at Optus Stadium on 13 October 2023.As anticipated, and after a tremendous response from our industry, tickets have now sold out. If you have missed out and wish to join our waitlist, please email conference@workcover.wa.gov.au Tickets are still available for the 2023 ARPA WA Excellence in Workplace Rehabilitation Awards, which are being held at Optus Stadium after the Conference has concluded. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your tickets - arpa.org.au/awards/wa ... See MoreSee Less

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14 Sep

"Will I ever get better?""I'm struggling mentally.""Will I ever get another job?"These are just a few comments Dan, one of our Advisory Officers, receives from injured workers who feel lost and alone.A conversation can change a life. Simply reaching out to your workmate, friend, partner or family member and asking, "R U OK?" could make a world of difference to them. You don't need to be an expert to have an R U OK? conversation. #ruok For conversation tips and resources, visit www.ruok.org.au ... See MoreSee Less

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11 Sep

Today, WorkCover WA welcomed Kendall Whyte, Founder and CEO of The Blue Tree Project to share the story behind the charity and its mission to help spark difficult conversations and encourage people to speak up when battling mental health concerns.In honour of the initiative, the Diversity & Inclusion committee painted a bench blue to help spread the message “it’s OK not to be OK” and serve as a visual reminder to check in with each other.Find out more about the Blue Tree Project by visiting bit.ly/3EAcBnc ... See MoreSee Less

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8 Sep

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement leading up to the Perth Royal Show and forget about your obligations as an employer.If you’re exhibiting and employing staff (including family members) at this year’s show, you must have a current workers’ compensation insurance policy.With only a few weeks to go, it’s a good time to have a chat with your insurance broker or insurer to make sure you, your business and your employees are protected.Visit bit.ly/3QQyJhe to find out how you can get a workers’ compensation insurance policy from one of our approved insurers. ... See MoreSee Less

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