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Early and mandated referral to workplace rehabilitation could help save Australian workers’ compensation schemes $800 MILLION per year WHY DETERMINE THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR WORKPLACE REHABILITATION? ARPA believes that workplace rehabilitation is an invaluable service that, when engaged promptly, yields a significant return on investment for workers, employers, insurers and the broader Australian economy. This belief is supported by countless studies and empirical researc

From 1 July 2026, employers and employer representatives, including workplace rehabilitation providers, cannot attend a worker’s medical treatment or examination unless the worker requests their attendance. This requirement applies to all medical appointments occurring on or after 1 July 2026, regardless of when the appointment was booked or whether a representative has attended previous appointments. Where attendance is requested, the treating practitioner should be notified

The NSW Workers Compensation system provides support to people who experience injury or illness at work, including assistance with recovery and returning to work wherever possible. The Government has engaged in a series of reforms and supporting legislation that aim to put the Workers Compensation scheme in a sustainable position, so that it can continue to provide support to injured workers into the future. The reforms seek to align the NSW Workers Compensation, industrial r

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In NSW, the ban on engineered stone is now in full force. The ban includes the supply, installation and processing of engineered stone...

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Brisbane. This is an exciting new chapter for Mend as we expand our reach...