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Mental injury support WorkSafe Victoria

(3 days ago) WEBWorkers with a mental injury can access early treatment and support while they await the outcome of their claim. Payment for this support is called provisional payments. Where …

https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/mental-injury-support

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Businesses to pay higher premiums, mental health …

(6 days ago) WEBMinister for WorkSafe Danny Pearson said that when WorkCover was introduced in 1986, mental health claims made up 2 per cent of claims. He said that figure was now 16 per cent, and those …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-19/workcover-victoria-changes-mental-health-premium-increase/102368074

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Victoria to limit WorkCover compensation for some mental health

(4 days ago) WEBAndrews said WorkCover will continue to support workers who make claims for mental injuries arising from workplace harassment, bullying and traumatic …

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/may/19/victoria-workcover-compensation-mental-health-injuries-daniel-andrews

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Fears about WorkCover changes for bullying, …

(9 days ago) WEBMental Health Victoria chief executive Marcelle Mogg said the government could incentivise employers with reduced premiums for good performance. who sees many clients with WorkCover claims

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-10/workcover-for-mental-health-under-threat/102199230

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Reining in the budget of Victoria's 'broken' WorkCover …

(1 days ago) WEBPublic sector workers make up 34 per cent of mental health injury claims to WorkCover — despite the public sector making up just 10 per cent of the state's labour force.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-16/victoria-workcover-worker-mental-health-claims-budget-pressure/102096272

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Workers’ compensation for psychological injuries - Safe Work …

(1 days ago) WEBWorkers’ compensation data on psychological injury claims. Safe Work Australia releases an annual national statement that identifies trends in psychosocial health and safety and …

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/workers-compensation/workers-compensation-psychological-injuries

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Overhaul of WorkCover mental injury claims stirs …

(1 days ago) WEBPublic servants account for a third of WorkCover’s mental-health claims, despite making up less than 10 per cent of the Victorian workforce. Karen Batt, the secretary of the Victorian branch of

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/overhaul-of-workcover-mental-injury-claims-stirs-industrial-unrest-20230307-p5cq0y.html

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Victoria to limit WorkCover compensation for stress after deal …

(1 days ago) WEBWorkCover claims liability has tripled in Victoria since 2010, mainly because of people staying on the scheme longer and soaring mental health claims. Over the …

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/05/victoria-workers-compensation-workcover-scheme-laws-stress-burnout

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Better Mental Health Support For Victorian Workers

(7 days ago) WEBUnder the new laws, Victorian workers who seek compensation for a mental health injury under WorkCover will receive payments to cover reasonable …

https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/better-mental-health-support-victorian-workers

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6.5.1 Employer obligations for mental injury claims - WorkSafe …

(7 days ago) WEBIf the worker indicates that they have a mental injury, the requirement to provide early notification within 3 business days applies, regardless of: whether the employer believes …

https://www1.worksafe.vic.gov.au/vwa/claimsmanual/claims_manual/6-specialised-payments/6.5_provisional_payments/6.5.1_Employer_obligations_for_mental_injury_claims.htm

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Key Changes to WorkCover Mental Injury Claims in Victoria

(6 days ago) WEBAs of 31 March 2024, significant changes are being implemented in Victoria regarding WorkCover claims for mental injuries.These changes, brought about by the Workplace …

https://fullcirclehr.com.au/key-changes-to-workcover-mental-injury-claims-in-victoria/

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Psychological Injury in Victoria – WorkCover Claims Guide. - Law …

(7 days ago) WEBHaving a psychological injury can cause loss of earnings, force you to take time off work or not be able to work at all, and can impact your relationships at work and …

https://lawpartners.com.au/blog/psychological-injury-in-victoria-workcover-claims-guide

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Victoria considering blocking bullying and harassment claims for

(Just Now) WEBThe Victorian government is considering limiting workers’ compensation for mental health injuries to post-traumatic stress disorder. Photograph: SDI …

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/mar/16/victoria-considering-blocking-bullying-and-harassment-claims-for-workers-compensation

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When Can I Lodge a Mental Health WorkCover Claim?

(5 days ago) WEBThe Victorian government has cited the rise of worker claims for mental health as a significant contributor to the deficit posted by WorkCover for the financial year. …

https://www.hcalawyers.com.au/blog/mental-health-workcover-claim/

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Workers’ mental health claims help put WorkCover back in the red

(8 days ago) WEBVictoria’s workers compensation scheme is set to lose billions of dollars again this year amid soaring rates of mental health claims, more than a third of them from the …

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/workers-mental-health-claims-help-put-workcover-back-in-the-red-20210624-p583sp.html

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Victorian WorkCover: Calls for reform, not a crackdown - The Age

(1 days ago) WEBMaria went to WorkCover for a mental health claim. She says the process made her sicker. WorkSafe – the body that manages workers’ compensation in …

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/maria-went-to-workcover-for-a-mental-health-claim-she-says-the-process-made-her-sicker-20230308-p5cqd9.html

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Victoria Government claims WorkCover scheme is broken: what

(Just Now) WEBThe Victorian Government is exploring an overhaul of Victoria’s workers’ compensation scheme, WorkCover. Mental health claims are putting pressure on …

https://global.lockton.com/au/en/news-insights/victoria-government-claims-workcover-scheme-is-broken-what-does-this-mean

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