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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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10 Mar

Focus Group: Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice

Earlier today we were proud to host the first stakeholder focus group meeting for the new ‘Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice’. The group applied their vast industry knowledge ... Read More »

09 Mar

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Yesterday we were pleased to host Ms Sharryn Jackson, WorkCover WA Boar... Read More »

09 Mar

WorkCover WA hosts PIEF national roundtable

This morning we hosted Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) CEO Noel Lyons and David Fryar for their national roundtable. We are keen to continue our collaboration with PIEF to develop a consis... Read More »

Learn more about WorkCover WA, our priorities and activities during the past financial year.

16 Mar

As part of our celebrations for WA Harmony Week (15 March – 21 March), today we hosted our first ever ‘Spice Market’ event! Staff cooked up delicious dishes to share their unique cultural heritage with their colleagues.Respect is a core value of our agency, and we strive every day to create a work environment where ‘everyone belongs’. ... See MoreSee Less
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10 Mar

Earlier today we were proud to host the first stakeholder focus group meeting for the new ‘Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice’. The group applied their vast industry knowledge and experience to provide input into proposed priority areas for the new guidelines. Thank you to all attendees for an insightful and productive session! ... See MoreSee Less
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9 Mar

This morning we hosted Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) CEO Noel Lyons and David Fryar for their national roundtable.We are keen to continue our collaboration with PIEF to develop a consistent approach to professional development for claims managers.Learn more about our Claims Managers Capability Framework: www.workcover.wa.gov.au/service-providers/insurers/ ... See MoreSee Less
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8 Mar

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This morning we were pleased to host Ms Sharryn Jackson, WorkCover WA Board Chair, to share with us her experience and insights from a life of public service. During an engaging Q&A session we learnt how Sharryn has been a powerful advocate for equity during her career. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 Mar

Exciting news! Our 2023 conference planning is in full swing, and we're thrilled to announce we're teaming up with the Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA National) to bring you an even bigger and bolder event! Take advantage of the early bird specials dropping soon. For all the latest conference news, sign up to our eNewsletter. bit.ly/3m0f8B5 ... See MoreSee Less
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NEW! Annual Report 2021/22

Learn more about WorkCover WA, our priorities and activities during the past financial year.

WorkCover WA events

Find out about upcoming events including webinars and training.

WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025

The Strategic Plan sets the scene for guiding our Agency over the next three years

Claims Managers online training

Gain the skills needed to succeed as a workers’ compensation claims manager.

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