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01 Jun

WorkCover WA Conference – NEW DATE ANNOUNCED AND EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Following the recent postponement of the WorkCover WA Conference due to COVID-19, a new date has been confirmed – Wednesday 16 November 2022 and early bird registrations are now open. The Conference... Read More »

11 May

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan – 2022-2027

WorkCover WA’s commitment to ensure the Agency’s workplace and services provided are accessible and inclusive to all Western Australians has been realised in the recent development of the Disabili... Read More »

29 Apr

Customer Service Update

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the resumption of face-to-face engagement with external stakeholders. This includes accepting stakeholders at its premises... Read More »

12 Apr

Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2021 (Consultation Draft) – Submissions now online

The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2021 (Consultation Draft) was released for public consultation on 11 August 2021 and the period for public submissions has closed. A total of 86 sub... Read More »

07 Apr

2022/23 Recommended Premium Rates

WorkCover WA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chris White, released a media statement announcing an increase in the 2022/23 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers’ compensation insurance in Wes... Read More »

25 Mar

WorkCover WA Stakeholder Engagement Charter

WorkCover WA values the experiences and contribution of stakeholders and we are committed to ongoing and effective engagement. To support this engagement, WorkCover WA has developed a Stakeholder Enga... Read More »

18 Feb

WorkCover WA Conference 2022 – Important Update – Date Postponed

WorkCover WA has been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 here in Western Australia, as well as current advice from health authorities. With the revised definition of close contact, new isolation protoc... Read More »

10 Feb

Customer Service Update

WorkCover WA is adopting new customer service processes at its premises, 2 Bedbrook Place Shenton Park, to ensure we provide a safe environment for staff and stakeholders in line with government healt... Read More »

31 Jan

Welcome to Workers’ Compensation: Insurer & Self-Insurer Essentials Seminar

[IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE – NOW ONLINE] Welcome to Workers’ Compensation: Insurer and Self-Insurer Essentials Online Seminar At WorkCover WA, we are committed to ensuring both staff and visitors rem... Read More »

04 Jan

PTSD presumption for ambulance workers – effective 1 February 2022

Amendments to the Regulations establish a rebuttable presumption of work-related injury for post-traumatic stress disorder contracted by ambulance workers. The amendment regulations implement a McGowa... Read More »