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Jan 17
Specified Cancers Contracted by Firefighters – Legislative Amendments
New legislative amendments came into effect on 21 January 2017 which expand the presumption to benefit former and current State employed firefighters who contract cancer performing firefighting duties.
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18
Jan 17
Charities and not-for-profits need workers’ compensation insurance
Not-for-profit and charitable organisations are reminded to review their workers’ compensation arrangements. There are serious consequences for organisations and their officers if the required insurance is not in place.
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23
Dec 16
Free information seminars for injured workers
The Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention (IFAP) provides free information seminars for injured workers on behalf of WorkCover WA. These...
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22
Dec 16
Continue weekly compensation payments over the holiday period
It is the time of the year when organisations start winding down, reducing their workload and making preparations for the holiday season.
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12
Dec 16
WorkCover WA hosts Singaporean delegation
WorkCover WA recently hosted a delegation from the Singapore Government's Ministry of Manpower. The visit was the final stop in a study trip which saw the delegation visit workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety regulators in Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.
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2
Dec 16
All injured workers with a Medicare card are entitled to receive medications under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
It is WorkCover WA’s expectation that injured workers are prescribed medications under the PBS (where clinically appropriate and available). It is also expected that pharmacies will charge the applicable PBS rate for medications upon presentation of the injured worker’s Medicare card.
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2
Dec 16
WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 28, 29 and 30 December this year.
WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 28, 29 and 30 December this year.
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14
Nov 16
2016 Insurance Brokers’ Breakfast Seminar
WorkCover WA will be hosting its annual Insurance Brokers’ Breakfast Seminar on Thursday 8 December at Crown Perth.
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4
Nov 16
WorkCover WA’s reduced Christmas services
With Christmas fast approaching, it is important to note WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 28, 29 and 30 December this year.
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28
Oct 16
Registrations now open for information sessions in the new Impairment Guidelines
WorkCover WA has issued the WorkCover WA Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, fourth edition (the Guidelines) with an...
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