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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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30 Jun

Public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients 2023-24

Revised public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients take effect from 1 July 2023. These fees are regulated by the Department of Health under the Health Services Act 2016. A copy of the s... Read More »

09 Jun

Indexation of Workers’ Compensation Payments for 2023-24

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them ... Read More »

08 Jun

UPDATED – Amendments to the premium appeals process

Please note that on Monday 26 June, the Assessment of Premium Rates and Industry Classifications (APRIC) Policy has been updated. Following discussions with the Insurance Council of Australia (WA), on... Read More »

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19May

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. The theme for National Voluntee… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
19May

WorkCover WA inspectors will be visiting Northam on 24 May 2023 to conduct compliance checks and provide education… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
03May

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the WorkCover WA Conference 2023. Don’t miss your chance to access discount… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
28Apr

Today is a very important day for workers all over the world as we observe both the World Day for Safety and Health… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
26Apr

WorkCover WA invites industry professionals to the official launch of the new online training course ’Foundations o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
25Apr

Today, on ANZAC Day, we honour the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Let us never fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

5 Jul

Introducing Kim, our esteemed System and Network Administrator. With a wealth of experience, Kim serves as the heartbeat of our IT team, having dedicated 26 years to WorkCover WA. Kim consistently leads and excels in complex projects, notably enhancing cyber security measures at WorkCover WA and delivering technical training to our diverse workforce. For more information about how WorkCover WA builds on the capability and adaptability of our people, culture and systems, read about our strategic direction here: bit.ly/StrategicDirecton ... See MoreSee Less

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4 Jul

This week, NAIDOC celebrations are being held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2023 National NAIDOC Week theme is For Our Elders. Across every generation, Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in First Nation communities and families. To learn more, visit www.naidoc.org.au ... See MoreSee Less

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2 Jun

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the launch of an online training course for all workers’ compensation workplace rehabilitation providers. This exciting new product is free for all industry stakeholders and is specifically designed to assist workplace rehabilitation providers to develop and improve their knowledge of workers’ compensation and the skills required to optimise their performance and client service delivery. Access the training and start learning today: bit.ly/WCWA-learnupon ... See MoreSee Less

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31 May

We wish to thank all guests for attending the ‘Rehab in Motion’ event this morning at Beaumonde on the point. We look forward to seeing you at future events. If you missed today’s event, you can learn more and access the new training program’ Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Workplace Rehabilitation Providers’ here: bit.ly/WCWA-learnupon ... See MoreSee Less

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31 May

A warm welcome to our guests as they attend our breakfast event ‘Rehab in Motion’. With just under 300 in attendance, delegates will hear from industry experts and learn about the new online training program, Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Workplace Rehabilitation Providers.Learn more about the free online training program: bit.ly/WCWA-learnupon ... See MoreSee Less

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