This newsletter includes information on the following appointments to the Personal Injury Commission:
Return to work coordination online training now available
Towards the PIC Edition 4 – October 2020 has been released
This edition includes details on:
Updated workers compensation insurer data reporting requirements
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued updated Workers Compensation Insurer Data Reporting Requirements.
Register now for Occupational noise induced hearing loss and audiometry webinar
The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR)swas commissioned tosundertakesa rapid review of evidence relating to best practice diagnosis and treatment of noise-induced hearing loss. The review also looked at how compensation schemes might best measure the outcomes for ONIHL claims.
Program to help small business overcome financial barrier to recovery at work
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is trialling a new financial assistance program for small businesses who support workers’ recovery at work after injury.
Comfort DelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd applies for a group self-insurer licence
Comfort DelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd, (‘Comfort DelGro’) has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for a group self-insurer licence which will also cover the following wholly owned employing subsidiaries.
Register now for Better pain management approaches webinar
The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR) completed a rapid review of recent studies to identify best practicesinsthe management ofschronicspain in a compensable population.
Motor Accident Claims – 1 October Indexation
For 1 Octobers2020sindexationsof costs and fees,spleasesseesbelow updates:
Health professionals and earning capacity decisions in the CTP scheme
Provide your feedback on proposed advice for CTP insurers and health professionals on the role and expectations for health professionals who are supporting insurers to make decisions about earning capacity.