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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 the WorkCover WA Conference, see speakers, the program and more!

29Mar

Would you like to partner with us at the WorkCover WA Conference taking place on 13 October 2023 at Optus Stadium?… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
29Mar

This morning we presented at ICWA’s Workers Compensation and Injury Management Symposium. We shared our service e… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
28Mar

Meet our Human Resource Officer, Nadine. Nadine joined as a graduate and is a valuable member of our HR team. F… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
16Mar

As part of our Harmony Week celebrations, staff shared their unique cultural heritage with their colleagues at our… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
10Mar

Earlier today we were proud to host the first stakeholder focus group meeting for the new ‘Insurance Brokers Princi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
09Mar

This morning we hosted Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) CEO Noel Lyons & David Fryar for their national… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

29 Mar

Would you like to partner with us at the WorkCover WA Conference taking place on 13 October 2023 at Optus Stadium?Join our Marketplace or take advantage of one of our sponsorship packages and showcase your organisation to over 500 workers’ compensation and injury management professionals.Don’t delay, spaces are limited!Find out more: conference.workcover.wa.gov.au #ForwardTogether ... See MoreSee Less

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29 Mar

It was our pleasure to present at ICWA’s Workers Compensation and Injury Management Symposium this morning.Over 50 senior work health and safety and injury management managers from public sector agencies participated in the event.We were pleased to share our service expectations and highlight ICWA’s performance over the year. ... See MoreSee Less

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28 Mar

Meet our Human Resource Officer, Nadine. Nadine joined WorkCover WA as a graduate and is a valuable member of our HR team. Nadine carries out her duties with a high level of integrity, respect, and fairness. She is fortunate to work with a supportive team who have played a vital role in her growth and development. At WorkCover WA, we are pleased to provide opportunities for young people to kickstart their careers in the public sector.For more information about the graduate program and WorkCover WA careers, visit bit.ly/WorkCoverWACareers ... See MoreSee Less

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24 Mar

Representatives from WorkCover WA are in Sydney today attending ARPA National Roundtable on Return to Work. Using the ‘It Pays to Care’ framework, attendees are discussing strategies to improve return to work rates across the entire country. By working together with our national counterparts, we can improve recovery outcomes and reduce barriers to care for people experiencing work injuries.Thanks Dr Mary Wyatt, former chair of Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, for facilitating discussion around this important issue!Learn more: It Pays to Care bit.ly/40AEHrD ... See MoreSee Less

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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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