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23 Oct

Quarterly Compliance Update for Q1 2025/26 Available Now

In the first quarter of 2025/26, WorkCover WA compliance activities led to 286 employers taking out policies of workers compensation insurance, covering 1,316 workers. This outcome was achieved throug... Read More »

02 Oct

2026 Scholarship Opportunity – Calling All Healthcare Professionals!

As part of our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals treating injured workers in Western Australia, WorkCover WA will once again sponsor scholarships for three (3) WA healthcare profession... Read More »

01 Oct

WorkCover WA featured in The West Australian for Safe Work Month

As part of National Safe Work Month, WorkCover WA is educating employers about the importance of their business’ safety net – workers compensation insurance. Our feature article, alongside print a... Read More »

18 Sep

WorkCover WA Conference 2025 – Amplifying Impact Across the Scheme

On Tuesday 16 September, WorkCover WA proudly hosted its most impactful Conference yet, welcoming over 650 delegates to Optus Stadium for a day of connection, insight and inspiration. The WorkCover WA... Read More »

17 Sep

Annual report tabled

We are pleased to announce the WorkCover WA Annual Report 2024/25 was tabled in Parliament on 16 September 2025 by the Hon. Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations. The report outlines Wo... Read More »

29 Aug

Use of PRC 85390 ‘Other Allied Health Services’

WorkCover WA premium rating classifications (PRCs) as set out in the WorkCover WA Industry Classification Order are used to identify an employer’s industry for the purpose of calculating worke... Read More »

19 Aug

New WorkCover WA Explanatory Guide: Coverage of Contractors

It can sometimes be difficult to work out whether certain contractors fall within the definition of ‘worker’ in the Act – or are excluded – when an employer or their insurer broker is ... Read More »

01 Jul

Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028: Amplifying Impact

The WorkCover WA Board is pleased to announce the release of the WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028: Amplifying Impact. Amplifying Impact provides a single, forward-focused vision for Wor... Read More »

30 Jun

Changes to approved forms from 1 July 2025

A range of new approved forms, updated after WorkCover WA conducted an extensive review and consultation process, come into operation 1 July 2025. The new approved forms can be accessed from the Legis... Read More »

04 Jun

Indexation of Workers Compensation Payments for 2025/26

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 to ... Read More »