Latest News
15 Feb
A Bill to modernise workers’ compensation
On 15 February 2018 the Hon Bill Johnston MLA Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations released a media statement to announce the Government has approved the drafting of a Bill to modernise the ... Read More »
09 Feb
WorkCover WA is supporting a project to develop Clinical Practice Guidelines (the Guidelines) for diagnosing and managing work-related mental health conditions in general practice. The Guidelines are ... Read More »
02 Feb
Follow WorkCover WA on Facebook!
Did you know WorkCover WA is on Facebook? The WorkCover WA Facebook page is an excellent source of information, education and communication for stakeholders. It’s also important in keeping fol... Read More »
30 Jan
Certificates of Capacity: guidance for doctors
Medical practitioners play an important role in supporting an injured worker to return to work. The key tool for communicating an injured worker’s progress to both their employer and the insurer... Read More »
25 Jan
Welcome to WorkCover WA Seminar
WorkCover WA holds a seminar every quarter to provide an introduction to the workers’ compensation scheme in Western Australia. The next Welcome to WorkCover WA seminar will be held on Tuesday 2... Read More »
02 Jan
WorkCover WA has noticed a number of cases where employers mistakenly believe their ‘business insurance package’ covers them for workers’ compensation.... Read More »
13 Dec
Insurance Brokers’ Breakfast Seminar 2017
On 8 December 2017, nearly 200 stakeholders attended WorkCover WA’s Insurance Brokers’ Breakfast Seminar at Crown Perth. Guests had the opportunity to hear from WorkCover WA A/Chief Executive Offi... Read More »
08 Dec
Workers’ compensation insurance: a guide for insurance brokers
In Western Australia, injured workers requiring time off are entitled to financial compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and vocational rehabilitation. Businesses that employ workers are legal... Read More »
04 Dec
Reminder WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 27, 28 and 29 December this year
WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 27, 28 and 29 December this year. You are encouraged to note the dates and be aware a reduced number of staff in the Conciliation and Arbitration Services ... Read More »
01 Dec
New Physiotherapy Treatment Management Plan
A revised and improved Physiotherapy Treatment Management Plan (TMP) has been published by WorkCover WA. The TMP is an important communication tool. It provides clarity about future treatment options ... Read More »
