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2024 PIEF National Conference

October 30 saw the close of the 2024 PIEF National Conference, at which WorkCover WA was a Diamond Sponsor. Bringing together over 800 professionals from around the Nation and across the globe, the Co... Read More »

WorkCover WA’s new campaign: Don’t bet your business on “pretty sure”

With a single workers compensation claim having the potential to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, failure to meet compulsory workers compensation obligations has the potential to devastate any b... Read More »

Bill to address Court of Appeal Neville Decision Passed by Parliament

The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Amendment (Common Law Election Validation) Bill 2024 passed through the Parliament on 23 October 2024. The Bill addresses negative implications of the Co... Read More »

New Bill to address Court of Appeal Neville Decision

On 17 September 2024 WorkCover WA informed stakeholders the Government was considering as a priority the implications of the Court of Appeal decision of Neville v Choice One Pty Ltd [2024] WASCA 104. ... Read More »

New Fee Orders Released

The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 provides for the Minister for Industrial Relations to fix the fees payable for: medical services allied health services workplace rehabilitatio... Read More »

Quarterly Compliance Update for Q1 2024/25 Available Now

One of WorkCover WA’s regulatory priorities is to ensure every employer in Western Australia has a policy of workers compensation insurance in place to cover their workers. Learn more about the outc... Read More »

Translated Resources Now Available

We are committed to providing up-to-date information and resources to all stakeholders. In line with this endeavour, we are pleased to announce our newly translated publications, now available to read... Read More »

WorkCover WA’s campaign featured in The West Australian

As part of National Safe Work Month, WorkCover WA has kicked off our new campaign aimed at educating employers on their legal obligation to hold a workers compensation insurance policy with a feature ... Read More »

Updated Online Education Programs

In line with the introduction of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023, we have updated the online training programs for two of our key stakeholder groups. The Foundations of Worke... Read More »

Reappointment of Chief Executive Officer

The Minister for Industrial Relations, the Hon Simone McGurk MLA released the following media statement: The Cook Government is pleased to announce the reappointment of Chris White as Chief Executive ... Read More »

Annual Report has been tabled

The WorkCover WA Annual Report 2023/24 has been tabled in Parliament today by the Hon. Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations. The report details the operational and financial performa... Read More »

Status of common law elections

WorkCover WA is aware there is stakeholder concern and uncertainty about the implications of the decision in the case of Neville v Choice One Pty Ltd [2024] WASCA 104 for the status of common law elec... Read More »

Occupational lung cancer research priorities

Ground-breaking research has the power to change lives. Lung Foundation Australia are seeking your thoughts on what you believe researchers should be urgently working on when it comes to occupational ... Read More »

WorkCover WA Educational Resources

The introduction of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 has modernised the workers compensation scheme in Western Australia. To assist our stakeholders make a seamless transition t... Read More »

WorkCover WA Bulletins

WorkCover WA has published our first Bulletin clarifying legislative requirements under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023.  Bulletin – Insurance Broker Access to Confiden... Read More »

Who is WorkCover WA?

The workers compensation and injury management legislation may have changed, but WorkCover WA remains as strong and consistent as ever. If the new legislative era has you pondering the question, ‘Wh... Read More »

New look, same us

In conjunction with the introduction of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023, we have refreshed our corporate brand, including our colours and logos. The previous WorkCover WA brand... Read More »

We have arrived

After years of anticipation, and months of intensive preparations across the scheme, the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 came into effect today.  The Act is the culmination of ove... Read More »

Navigating our refreshed website

Today we have launched our refreshed website containing updated information and resources to reflect the introduction of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. The structure of the w... Read More »

WorkCover WA Costs Determination

Last Friday, the WorkCover WA Costs Determination was approved by the Minister for Industrial Relations and published in the Government Gazette. The Costs Determination governs the awarding costs in t... Read More »

Transitional Directions

WorkCover WA has finalised and published 10 Transitional Directions relating to the status of pending matters in the transition from the 1981 Act to the 2023 Act. These Transitional Directions address... Read More »

Fee Orders Released

With the countdown to 1 July on, I am pleased to provide stakeholders with key instruments and information as they become available. Today, the Fee Orders were published in the Government Gazette. As... Read More »

Recommended premium rates and new administrative instruments

I am pleased to share with you information about the 2024/25 recommended premium rates, as well as the release of key administrative instruments supporting the new Act. Recommended premium rates The 2... Read More »

Commencement Date Proclaimed

I am pleased to announce the commencement date of 1 July 2024 for the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 has been proclaimed. The key instrument supporting the new Act, the Workers... Read More »

WorkCover WA Future Empowered Workshops

WorkCover WA is a hive of activity as we finalise the Regulations and Administrative Instruments to support the new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. These instruments are on track... Read More »

Official release of the Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice

Today WorkCover WA will officially release the Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice (Principles and Standards) during an information session for 120 industry professionals. The Princ... Read More »

WorkCover WA Prosecution Function

WorkCover WA regulates employer compliance with the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 (the Act). Any employer who breaches their legal obligations under the Act is liable to have ... Read More »

New medical and allied health fees

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 come into effect on 1 November 2023. The amendments apply a 4.62 percent increase to all medical and a... Read More »

Workers’ Voice – Workers’ Compensation Through Lived Experiences

Workers’ Voice is a research study that aims to re-imagine workers’ compensation in Australia. The project aims to gather people’s experiences of workers’ compensation claims to design and... Read More »

WorkCover WA hosts its biggest Conference yet!

On Friday 13 October 2023, we proudly hosted the biggest, boldest, and most successful WorkCover WA  Conference ever, bringing together 650 delegates from across the workers’ compensation and injur... Read More »

One week to go to the WorkCover WA Conference 2023

Momentum is building as we prepare to welcome delegates at the WorkCover WA Conference 2023. Following the success of last year’s Conference, this year is set to be bigger and bolder than ever, deli... Read More »

WorkCover WA Annual Report 2022/23 has been tabled in Parliament

The WorkCover WA Annual Report 2022/23 has been tabled in Parliament today by the Minister for Industrial Relations, the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA. The annual report outlines the role, structure and gov... Read More »

Presumptive firefighter cancers – effective 10 August 2023

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 1982 have established a rebuttable presumption of work-related injury for 8 cancers suffered by firefighters in addition to ... Read More »

PTSD presumption for DFES communications systems officers – effective 27 July 2023

Recent amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 1982 (the Regulations) established a rebuttable presumption of work-related injury for post-traumatic stress disorder... Read More »

WorkCover WA Launches Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Employer Education Campaign

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the launch of our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Employer Education Campaign. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in our employer educational offer... Read More »

Public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients 2023-24

Revised public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients take effect from 1 July 2023. These fees are regulated by the Department of Health under the Health Services Act 2016. A copy of the s... Read More »

Indexation of Workers’ Compensation Payments for 2023-24

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them ... Read More »

UPDATED – Amendments to the premium appeals process

Please note that on Monday 26 June, the Assessment of Premium Rates and Industry Classifications (APRIC) Policy has been updated. Following discussions with the Insurance Council of Australia (WA), on... Read More »

Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Workplace Rehabilitation Providers

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the release of the new online training course ‘Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Workplace Rehabilitation Providers’. This new product is free for all ind... Read More »

Regional Compliance Education

WorkCover WA inspectors will be visiting the Wheatbelt region (Northam area) on Wednesday 24 May 2023 to conduct compliance checks and provide education regarding workers’ compensation. The aim of t... Read More »

Catholic Church Insurance Ltd to cease offering workers compensation insurance in WA

Catholic Church Insurance Ltd (CCI) will cease offering workers compensation insurance in Western Australia on 29 June 2023. All current policy holders will continue to have their workers compensation... Read More »

PTSD and cancer presumptions for firefighters – effective 6 May 2023

Amendments to the Regulations have established a rebuttable presumption of work-related injury for post-traumatic stress disorder contracted by firefighters. Amendments to the Regulations have also ad... Read More »

Early bird tickets available now – WorkCover WA Conference 2023

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the WorkCover WA Conference 2023. This year’s Conference is going to be bigger and bolder than ever, delivering a program filled with dynamic, diverse and insp... Read More »

New online training for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the new online training course ‘Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Workplace Rehabilitation Providers’.  This new product follows ... Read More »

2023/24 Recommended Premium Rates

WorkCover WA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chris White, released a media statement announcing the 2023/24 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers’ compensation insurance in Western Australia.... Read More »

Focus Group: Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice

Earlier today we were proud to host the first stakeholder focus group meeting for the new ‘Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice’. The group applied their vast industry knowledge ... Read More »

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Yesterday we were pleased to host Ms Sharryn Jackson, WorkCover WA Boar... Read More »

WorkCover WA hosts PIEF national roundtable

This morning we hosted Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) CEO Noel Lyons and David Fryar for their national roundtable. We are keen to continue our collaboration with PIEF to develop a consis... Read More »

Bill for modern Act tabled in Parliament

On Wednesday 22 February 2023, the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations tabled the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2023 in Parliament, to modernise Western Austral... Read More »

WorkCover WA Board update

WorkCover WA extends their sincerest thanks to Victoria Wilmot, whose term with the Board concluded at the end of 2022. Ms Wilmot has been a member of the Board since 2005 and has made significant con... Read More »

Changes to audiometric equipment approval standards

WorkCover WA currently approves audiometric equipment based on the criteria set within Australian/New Zealand Standard – Occupational Noise Management Part 4: Auditory Assessment, AS/NZS 1269.4�... Read More »

WorkCover WA Holiday Closedown 2022

WorkCover WA will be closed over the festive period, from Monday 26 December to Monday 2 January inclusive. Normal services will resume on Tuesday 3 January 2023. While the WorkCover WA Online portal ... Read More »

WorkCover WA hosts its boldest and biggest Conference yet!

Yesterday we proudly hosted the WorkCover WA 2022 Conference to ‘reflect on the past and focus on the future’ as we celebrated 40 years of WorkCover WA. Over 450 delegates from a range of workers�... Read More »

Celebrating 40 years of WorkCover WA

Momentum is building as we prepare to welcome delegates at the WorkCover WA Conference 2022. Celebrating 40 years of WorkCover WA, the Conference will provide a unique opportunity to collaborate with ... Read More »

New medical and allied health fees

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 come into effect on 1 November 2022. The amendments apply a 2.25 percent increase to all medical and a... Read More »

Public Hospital Fees 2022-23

The WA Department of Health has advised that from 19 October 2022, item 9 of the Public Hospital Fees for Compensable Patients 2022-23 schedule will increase from $339 to $351. There are no changes to... Read More »

PIEF Conference 2022: Together Today & Tomorrow

Representatives from WorkCover WA are visiting Brisbane this week to attend the Personal Injury Education Foundation Conference, ‘Together Today & Tomorrow’. WorkCover WA has a long-standing r... Read More »

Conciliation and Arbitration Services – Digital Check-in for Conferences and Hearings

As part of our digital transformation, WorkCover WA has developed an automated check-in facility to register attendance at: Conciliation conferences Pre-Arbitration conferences Arbitration hearings Th... Read More »

Regional Compliance Education

WorkCover WA inspectors will be visiting Esperance on 29 September 2022 to conduct compliance checks and provide education regarding workers’ compensation. The aim of the visits and inspections will... Read More »

Regional Compliance Education

WorkCover WA inspectors will be visiting Karratha from 30 to 31 August 2022 to conduct compliance checks and provide education regarding workers’ compensation. The aim of the visits and inspections ... Read More »

Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Claims Managers – Now Available

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the release of the new online training course ‘Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Claims Managers’. This exciting new product is free for all industry stak... Read More »

Claims in Focus: Join us for the launch of our new Claims Managers training program!

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the new online training course ‘Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Claims Managers’. This exciting new product is free for all indu... Read More »

Public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients 2022-23

Revised public hospital fees for compensable patients take effect from 1 July 2022. These fees are regulated by the Department of Health under the Health Services Act 2016. A copy of the schedule is a... Read More »

WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2022-2025: Building on Strength

WorkCover WA are pleased to announce the release of the WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025: Building on Strength. The Strategic Plan will guide the Agency over the next three years in leading a... Read More »

Changes to the Assessment of Premium Rates and Industry Classification: Loading and Appeal Policy

Following a round table discussion with senior underwriters in June 2022, the WorkCover WA Board has approved a change to the Assessment of Premium Rates and Industry Classification: Loading and Appea... Read More »

Indexation of Workers’ Compensation Payments for 2022-23

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Reminder – WorkCover WA Christmas Reduced Service Period

With the festive season just around the corner, WorkCover WA CEO Chris White, reminds all stakeholders that the Agency will have reduced services operating on 29, 30 and 31 December this year. Staff i... Read More »

WorkCover WA Christmas Reduced Service Period

Ahead of a busy festive season, WorkCover WA CEO Chris White, reminds all stakeholders of the Agency’s services. WorkCover WA is open for business, with reduced services operating on 29, 30 and 31 D... Read More »

WorkCover WA Conference Call for Speakers – applications now open

Join us as the workers’ compensation and injury management industry come together to celebrate 40 years of WorkCover WA at our Conference in 2022. This highly anticipated event is shifting to a one-... Read More »

New medical and allied health fees

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 come into effect on 1 November 2021. The amendments apply a 1.54 percent increase to all medical and a... Read More »

COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries

This bulletin provides general information on the issue of COVID-19 vaccine injuries in the Western Australian workers’ compensation and injury management scheme.  Bulletin: Mandatory COVID-19 Vacc... Read More »

Save the date – WorkCover WA 2022 Conference

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of WorkCover WA at our Conference next year! This highly anticipated Conference will be a one-day contemporary event and will be held on Wednesday 25 May 2022 at Optus... Read More »

Welcome to Workers’ Compensation: Employer Essentials Seminar

On Wednesday 10 November 2021, WorkCover WA will be hosting a free seminar developed for employers. Delivered by WorkCover WA staff, attendees will gain an in depth understanding of an employer’s ro... Read More »

Reminder – Bill consultation submissions closing soon

The public consultation period for the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2021 (Consultation Draft) closes on 10 November 2021. If you plan on providing a submission, it is recommended yo... Read More »

Modernising WA’s Workers Compensation Laws – Additional information sessions

Due to the success of the first five information sessions, WorkCover WA is hosting two additional sessions on the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2021 (Consultation Draft). Wednesday 8... Read More »

Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards – Information Sessions

Following the official release on 1 July 2021, WorkCover WA is holding information sessions for the new Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards of Practice (Principles and Standard... Read More »

Modernising WA’s Workers Compensation Laws: have your say

The Government is seeking public submissions on the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2021 – Consultation Draft. The draft Bill modernises WA’s workers compensation laws and is based... Read More »

Workplace Rehabilitation Providers and Principles and Standards – Launch Event

On Thursday 29 July, WorkCover WA hosted a successful event at Fraser’s Restaurant in Kings Park, for the official launch of the Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards of Practi... Read More »

Public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients 2021-22

Revised public hospital fees for compensable patients take effect from 28 July 2021. These fees are regulated by the Department of Health under the Health Services Act 2016. A copy of the schedule is ... Read More »

Released – Workplace Rehabilitation Providers and Principles and Standards

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the release of the Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards of Practice (Principles and Standards) which come into effect today. The new Principl... Read More »

CAS Service Update

Resumption of in-person conciliation conferences Conciliation and Arbitration Services will continue the staged return of in-person hearings from 12 July 2021 to include conciliation conferences. Fina... Read More »

Seeking general practitioners for work-related mental health trial

Are you a doctor who sees patients with depression, anxiety or stress that has arisen as a result of work? WorkCover WA have joined Monash University as a research partner in supporting the implementa... Read More »

New WorkCover WA Board member

WorkCover WA is pleased to welcome Mr Richard Sellers to its Board, following his appointment as Director General of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety on 31 May 2021. Mr Sellers ... Read More »

Indexation of Workers’ Compensation Payments for 2021-22

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them ... Read More »

WorkCover WA Educational Videos – Now in Bahasa Malaysia

When it comes to the rights, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders within the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme, it is essential that education is available and accessible to a... Read More »

CAS Service Update

Changes to service delivery, Conciliation and Arbitration Services In light of the most recent COVID-19 lock down and the restrictions presently in place please note the following changes: The Arbitra... Read More »

Insurance Brokers Online Training Program Launch

WorkCover WA is excited to announce the launch an innovative insurance brokers online education program. Developed in partnership with the National Insurance Brokers Association WA and the Insurance C... Read More »

2021/22 Recommended Premium Rates

WorkCover WA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chris White, today made a media statement announcing a 4 per cent increase in the 2021/22 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers’ compensation insu... Read More »

Online education program for insurance brokers

WorkCover WA, in partnership with the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) WA, is pleased to announce the launch of an online education program, centred on the workers’ compensation and inj... Read More »

Noise induced hearing loss tests

It is important for employers to be aware of their obligations to arrange and pay for baseline and subsequent hearing tests for all workers in a prescribed “noisy” workplace. Employers are require... Read More »

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN – CHANGE TO ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE PHONE NUMBERS

With WA recording its recent COVID-19 community transmission, effective from 6pm Sunday 31st January 2021 until 6pm Friday, 5 February 2021, the Perth metropolitan area, Peel and South West regions wi... Read More »

Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards of Practice

Following the implementation of the Insurer and Self-insurer Principles and Standards of Practice on 1 July 2020, WorkCover WA seeks to provide a cohesive set of service expectations for workplace reh... Read More »

Changes to WorkCover WA Online Security 

Mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) has now been implemented in WorkCover WA Online. All users will be prompted to sign up for MFA when they log in to the system. MFA options include mobile an... Read More »

Reminder – WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 29, 30 and 31 December this year

With Christmas almost upon us, please be advised that WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 29, 30 and 31 December this year. Staff in the Conciliation and Arbitration Services Registry will be a... Read More »

WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 29, 30 and 31 December this year

WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 29, 30 and 31 December this year. We would encourage you to note the dates and be aware that a reduced number of staff in the Conciliation and Arbitration ... Read More »

New medical and allied health fees

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 come into effect on 1 November 2020. The amendments apply a 1.83 percent increase to all medical an... Read More »

Legislative changes (COVID-19) – effective 12 October 2020

Amendments to the Act and Regulations come into effect on 12 October 2020. The amendments address a small number of priority issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Establish a presumption of wor... Read More »

Safe Work Month – ‘Staying focused on workplace health and safety’.

While it’s important to acknowledge and reflect on the wide-reaching impacts of COVID-19 on Australian businesses, employers and workers, WorkSafe and WorkCover WA wish to remind the Western Austral... Read More »

WorkCover WA Online security changes

From January 2021, Multi-factor authentication (MFA) will become mandatory for all WorkCover WA Online users. MFA and strengthened password requirements were implemented in the WorkCover WA Online sys... Read More »

Injury Matters – 2020 WA Falls Report

Highlighting the incidence of falls in WA and the need for additional falls prevention initiatives, Injury Matters has released the 2020 WA Falls Report. The report’s findings indicate that on avera... Read More »

Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards of Practice – Reference Group Meeting 1

Following a consultative process and a call for expressions of interest, WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the reference group members overseeing the development of the Workplace Rehabilitation Prov... Read More »

Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Regulations 2020

On 7 April 2020 and in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Director issued a Notice which enabled parties to lodge Memoranda of Agreement via e-mail. Section 92(f) Deeds and Common Law applications ... Read More »

Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Arbitration Amendment Rules 2020

Arbitration Services Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic online Arbitration services were progressed as a priority to facilitate remote document lodgement for all disputes and to ensure essential CAS functio... Read More »

Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Response Bill passes Parliament

A Bill to enable a presumption of work-related injury for health care workers who contract COVID-19 and claim workers’ compensation has been passed by the WA Parliament. The Bill also addresses ... Read More »

Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice – Priority 5 and 6

Released today, part 6 of our Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice conversation series which explores Priority 5 – Scheme Regulation and Administration, and Priority 6 ̵... Read More »

Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice – Priority 4

Released today, part 5 of our Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice conversation series which explores Priority 4 – Underwriting. The Principles and Standards provide a cohes... Read More »

Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice – Priority 3

Released today, part 4 of our Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice conversation series which explores Priority 3 – Injury Management. The Principles and Standards provide a ... Read More »

Welcome to WorkCover WA seminar

Unless COVID-19 restrictions are in place, the next Welcome to WorkCover WA seminar will be held on 25 August 2020 from 9.30am to 11.30am at WorkCover WA in Shenton Park. These seminars are held quart... Read More »

Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice

WorkCover WA CEO, Chris White released the Insurer and Self-insurer Principles and Standards of Practice on 1 July 2020. Together the Principles and Standards provide a cohesive set of service expecta... Read More »

COVID-19 Response Bill 2020

The Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations, introduced a Bill into Parliament on 24 June 2020 that amends the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981. The Workers’ ... Read More »

CAS Service Update – COVID-19 Bulletin

Settlements The Director Conciliation has issued an Updated Notice regarding electronic lodgement of Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and section 92(f) Deeds (Deeds). The Notice permits parties to submit ... Read More »

CAS Service Update – COVID19 Bulletin

Conciliation and Arbitration Services continue uninterrupted via telephone conferences and hearings, and the lodgement of applications and documents via WorkCover WA Online. The logistical arrangement... Read More »

Indexation of Workers’ Compensation Payments for 2020-21

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them ... Read More »

COVID-19 Notice – JobKeeper and Wage Declarations

Employers are required to provide a wage declaration to their insurer when effecting or renewing a workers’ compensation insurance policy. A declaration of ‘estimated’ wages payable to workers i... Read More »

CAS Service Update – COVID19 Bulletin

Arbitration Documents can be Lodged Online from 20 April 2020 From 20 April 2020 Arbitration documents can be lodged via the Conciliation and Arbitration Services module (Online Module) of the WorkCov... Read More »

Recommended Premium Rates 2020/21

WorkCover WA Chief Executive Officer Mr Chris White today made a media statement announcing a 0.4 per cent decrease in the 2020/21 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers’ compensation insu... Read More »

COVID-19 CAS Services Update

Arbitration Arbitration services are continuing to operate. New applications for arbitration and/or documents in relation to existing matters can be lodged in hard copy whilst postal and courier servi... Read More »

Security Software Update

WorkCover WA will undertake system maintenance during the Easter long weekend of Friday 10 to Monday 13 April 2020.  System notifications may be delayed during this period.  ... Read More »

COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claim Impacts

The impacts associated with government measures to address the spread of COVID-19 will affect how existing workers’ compensation claims are managed. The possible impacts on workers’ compensation a... Read More »

COVID-19 CAS Services Update

Conciliation Conciliation services are continuing uninterrupted via use of WorkCover WA online and telephone conferences. In most cases, an extension of 8 weeks will be approved by the Director Concil... Read More »

COVID-19 Workers Compensation Information for Employers

Financial Capacity of Employers to Insure and Pay Compensation to Workers The economic impacts associated with government measures to address the spread of COVID-19 will materially affect the financia... Read More »

Telehealth consultations

WorkCover WA recognises the challenges presented by COVID-19 for medical and allied health providers and their interactions with injured workers. To help minimise social contact and the demands curren... Read More »

Conciliation, Arbitration and COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of public safety the WorkCover WA Conciliation Service and the WorkCover WA Arbitration Service will no longer be conducting in person conferen... Read More »

COVID-19 Coverage of Injury & Disease

Contracting COVID-19 at work COVID-19 is compensable if, and only if, it has been contracted in the course of employment and the employment is a significant contributing factor to the contraction of t... Read More »

Insurer and Self-Insurer Principles and Standards of Practice – Consultation period

WorkCover WA has conducted a review of the range of regulatory instruments used to monitor insurer and self-insurer performance in the WA workers’ compensation scheme. The review targeted perfor... Read More »

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 25 Fe... Read More »

New WorkCover WA chairperson appointed and board updates

The Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations has announced that Sharryn Jackson has been appointed as the new chairperson of WorkCover WA, effective from January 4, 2020 for a three-ye... Read More »

Email system upgrades and changes to WorkCover WA Online security

WorkCover WA’s email system will be upgraded during the Christmas reduced services period between 27 December 2019 and 1 January 2020. All emails sent to WorkCover WA during this time should be copi... Read More »

Reminder – WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 27, 30 and 31 December this year

WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 27, 30 and 31 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 »

16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women

The State Government’s annual campaign 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women will run again this year from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 Novem... Read More »

WorkCover WA Chief Executive Officer appointment

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the Governor in Executive Council has approved the appointment of Mr Chris White as Chief Executive Officer, WorkCover WA for a five year term commencing 12 Novembe... Read More »

Workers’ Compensation Scheme Trends Report now available

WorkCover WA’s annual Scheme Trends Report is now available to download and provides an excellent snapshot of key statistics and trends in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme. It c... Read More »

WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 27, 30 and 31 December this year

With Christmas fast approaching, it is important to note WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 27, 30 and 31 December this year. Staff in the Conciliation and Arbitration Services Registry will b... Read More »

The WorkCover WA Online Conciliation Service Module is Mandatory From 4 November 2019

The WorkCover WA Online Conciliation Service module (Conciliation module) has been available for use since 5 August 2019 and facilitates lodgement of an application for conciliation and supporting doc... Read More »

New medical and allied health fees

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 come into effect on 1 November 2019. The amendments apply a 1.78 percent increase to all medical and a... Read More »

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 26 No... Read More »

October is Safe Work Month – ‘Be a Safety Champion’

This month is Safe Work Month and WorkCover WA is encouraging all workplaces to have a discussion with staff about the health benefits of an early and safe return to work for injured workers. Research... Read More »

WorkCover WA Annual Report 2018/19 tabled in Parliament

The WorkCover WA Annual Report 2018/19 was tabled in Parliament on 25 September 2019 by the Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Industrial Relations, the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA. The Annual Repor... Read More »

Streamline WA online portal launched in WA

The State Government has launched a Streamline WA online portal to provide a new tool for businesses, industry and the community to submit their ideas about improving regulation in Western Australia. ... Read More »

The WorkCover WA Online Conciliation Module is available for use

The WorkCover WA Online Conciliation Service module (Conciliation module) is now available and adds another service to those already available via the WorkCover WA Online platform. The Conciliation mo... Read More »

Fact Sheet for Workers – Silicosis claims in the engineered stone benchtop industry

Research in Australia and overseas has found workers in the engineered stone benchtop industry can be exposed to levels of respirable crystalline silica which are hazardous to their health. Workers ca... Read More »

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 27 Au... Read More »

Conciliation Services Online from 5 August 2019

The WorkCover WA Online Conciliation module is due to go live on 5 August 2019 and will replace other methods for the lodgement and management of conciliation applications. In consultation with stakeh... Read More »

Public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients 2019-2020

Revised public hospital fees for compensable patients come into effect on 1 July 2019. Public hospital fees for compensable and motor vehicle third party insurance patients in WA are regulated by the ... Read More »

Guideline for work-related mental health conditions

Work-related mental health conditions are less prevalent than physical injuries, however, these conditions are typically challenging to diagnose and treat. The majority of injured workers seek care fr... Read More »

Indexation of Workers’ Compensation Payments for 2019-20

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them ... Read More »

WorkCover WA Conference 2019 Wrap-Up

On 8 and 9 May 2019, Western Australia’s workers’ compensation and injury management community gathered to share knowledge and information on emerging trends and the future of workers’ compensat... Read More »

New occupational cancer e-learning module

In some Australian workplaces, employees are exposed to a diverse range of carcinogens at higher concentrations and for longer periods of time than the general public. It has been estimated that 3.6 m... Read More »

Welcome to WorkCover WA Seminar

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 semin... Read More »

2019/20 Recommended Premium Rates

WorkCover WA Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr Chris White today made a media statement announcing a 3.7 per cent increase in the 2019/20 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers’ compensati... Read More »

New Developments – Conciliation Service Is Moving Online

WorkCover WA’s Conciliation Service and Arbitration Service provide dispute resolution services to workers, employers and their insurers. The CAS registry handles huge volumes of paper to enable dis... Read More »

WorkCover WA Conference program released!

WorkCover WA is excited to announce the release of the program for the WorkCover WA Conference. The Conference will be held on 8 and 9 May 2019 at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth. Click here to be the fi... Read More »

Combating elder abuse

WorkCover WA is supporting the Department of Communities in raising awareness about the prevalence of elder abuse in Western Australia. Elder abuse is a community-wide issue that can have a long and l... Read More »

Review of specified diseases contracted by firefighters legislation

The Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Act 2013 inserted Part III Division 4 –Specified diseases contracted by firefighters– into the Workers Compensation and Injury M... Read More »

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 19 Fe... Read More »

Return to Work Conference 2019

The highly anticipated WorkCover WA Conference will take place on 8 and 9 May 2019 at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth. The Conference theme ‘Facing Forward’ extends an injury management focus to broa... Read More »

Costs Determination for the Workers’ Compensation Conciliation and Arbitration Service

The Workers’ Compensation (Legal Profession and Registered Agents) Costs Determination 2018 (the Costs Determination) was recently published in the Government Gazette and comes into operation on... Read More »

New educational video

WorkCover WA has released a new educational video for workers and employers focusing on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). The video outlines information for workers if their hearing has been affected... Read More »

New Online Conciliation Services

WorkCover WA’s Conciliation and Arbitration Services (CAS) provide dispute resolution services to parties involved in a workers’ compensation dispute. Each year, more than 2000 applications for co... Read More »

Reminder – WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 27, 28 and 31 December this year.

WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 27, 28 and 31 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 »

WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 27, 28 and 31 December this year

With Christmas fast approaching, it is important to note WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 27, 28 and 31 December this year. Staff in the Conciliation and Arbitration Services Registry will b... Read More »

Earlybird registrations now open!

WorkCover WA will host up to 400 delegates at the WorkCover WA Conference 2019 on 8 and 9 May 2019 at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth. Earlybird rates for the Conference are now available – register to... Read More »

New medical and allied health fees

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 came into effect on 1 November 2018. The amendments apply a 1.58 percent increase to all medical and a... Read More »

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 20 No... Read More »

WorkCover WA Seminar

WorkCover WA is holding a free WorkCover WA Seminar to help stakeholders better understand their rights, roles and responsibilities within the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme. Thi... Read More »

Proposed amendments to the Workers’ Compensation (Legal Practitioners and Registered Agents) Costs Determination 2015

The Workers’ Compensation (Legal Practitioners and Registered Agents) Costs Determination 2015 (Costs Determination) governs the awarding of legal costs in the Workers’ Compensation Conciliation ... Read More »

WorkCover WA Annual Report 2017/18 tabled in Parliament

The WorkCover WA Annual Report 2017/18 was tabled in Parliament on 19 September 2018 by the Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations, the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA. The Annual Report is divided int... Read More »

WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2018-21

The WorkCover WA Board has approved the Agency’s 2018-21 Strategic Plan. The Plan will guide the Agency over the next three years in leading a responsive and sustainable workers’ compensation sche... Read More »

Notice – Billing practices for medical and radiology services

WorkCover WA has published a Notice which clarifies the requirements relating to billing practices for medical and radiology services. The notice addresses the following: Complete Medical Services Mul... Read More »

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 28 Au... Read More »

New Educational Videos

Following the launch of WorkCover WA’s educational videos at the Return to Work Conference, WorkCover WA has released an additional two videos to provide information and assistance for injured worke... Read More »

Compensation for Dependants Legislation Proclaimed

The Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Act 2018 commences on 1 July 2018. This legislation ensures dependent family members of workers who die in work related accidents recei... Read More »

Review of Nationally Consistent Approval Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers

The Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authorities is undertaking a review of the Nationally Consistent Approval Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers (NCAF). A discussion paper has been ... Read More »

Public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients 2018-2019

Revised public hospital fees for compensable patients come into effect on 1 July 2018. Public hospital fees for compensable and motor vehicle third party insurance patients in WA are regulated by th... Read More »

Noise Online Decommissioned

On Tuesday 26 June 2018, Noise Online will be decommissioned. From this date all WorkCover WA approved hearing testers (Audiometrists, Audiologists and Audiometric Officers) will need to register on W... Read More »

Notice – Employer attendance at medical consultations

WorkCover WA is aware of the practise of some employers attending medical consultations with injured workers. There is no legal or operational basis for employers or their representatives to be presen... Read More »

Employer Essentials Seminar

WorkCover WA is holding a free Employer Essentials Seminar to help employers better understand their rights and obligations in relation to workers’ compensation and injury management. The seminar is... Read More »

Indexation of Workers’ Compensation Payments for 2018-19

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them ... Read More »

Resources for GPs

General practitioners play an important role in the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme by supporting an injured worker’s injury management, recovery and return to work.... Read More »

Practice Note – Consent orders seeking adjournment or re-listing of hearings

Pursuant to s 294(4) of the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981, the Registrar of the Workers’ Compensation Arbitration Service has the power to issue arbitration practice notes. ... Read More »

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 29 Ma... Read More »

2018/19 Recommended Premium Rates

WorkCover WA Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr Chris White today made a media statement announcing a 3.9 per cent increase in the 2018/19 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers’ compensati... Read More »

Management of minor claims

Employers and self-insurers are reminded to review and familiarise themselves with WorkCover WA’s Bulletin which clarifies legislative requirements regarding the management of minor claims and e... Read More »

Residential Construction Industry Seminar

WorkCover WA is holding a free seminar for industry associations and employers in the residential construction industry on Tuesday 10 April 2018.... Read More »

Dispute resolution: what happens if there’s a dispute?

Following the launch of educational videos in 2017, WorkCover WA released four new videos to provide information and assistance for scheme participants, including ‘Dispute resolution: what happe... Read More »

Employer compliance campaign – Residential construction industry

WorkCover WA inspectors will be visiting employers in the residential construction industry in 2018.... Read More »

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 »

Clinical Practice Guidelines

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Are you covered?

WorkCover WA has noticed a number of cases where employers mistakenly believe their ‘business insurance package’ covers them for workers’ compensation.... Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Return to work: employer guide

In May 2017, WorkCover WA launched four short animated educational videos focused on educating scheme participants about injury management, and includes a video specific to the employers’ role in th... Read More »

Publication of Arbitration Practice Note

The Registrar has issued a new Practice Note today, which will take effect immediately.  This Practice Note sets out the expectations of the Arbitration Service in relation to correspondence received... Read More »

Making a Claim

A worker that suffers an injury at work requiring medical treatment or time off is entitled to make a compensation claim. In May 2017, WorkCover WA launched four animated educational videos focused on... Read More »

2017 Insurance Brokers’ Breakfast Seminar

WorkCover WA will be hosting an Insurance Brokers’ Breakfast Seminar on Friday 8 December 2017 at Crown Perth. This complimentary seminar provides an overview of the workers’ compensation ... Read More »

Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Bill 2017

The Hon Bill Johnston MLA Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations introduced the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Bill 2017 into Parliament on 1 November 2017. The Bill w... Read More »

WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 27, 28 and 29 December this year

With Christmas fast approaching, it is important to note WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 27, 28 and 29 December this year. Staff in the Conciliation and Arbitration Services Registry will b... Read More »

New medical and allied health fees

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 come into effect on 1 November 2017. The amendments apply a 1.66 percent increase to all medical and ... Read More »

Injured workers: what are my entitlements?

In Western Australia, injured workers requiring time off are entitled to financial compensation to accommodate for lost wages, medical expenses and vocational rehabilitation. WorkCover WA’s latest e... Read More »

Employer Compliance Operations – Goldfields Esperance Region

From 11 to 15 September 2017, WorkCover WA inspectors visited the Goldfields Esperance region to undertake compliance checks. Compliance checks of 124 businesses found four employers without a workers... Read More »

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 14 N... Read More »

View our new careers page

WorkCover WA has launched a new and engaging careers webpage to provide an insight into Agency operations and what roles our staff perform, and outline what to expect as a potential member of the Work... Read More »

New educational videos

Following the launch of WorkCover WA’s educational videos at the Return to Work Conference, WorkCover WA has released an additional four videos to provide information and assistance for injured ... Read More »

Employer Compliance Operations – Karratha Region

From 29 August to 1 September 2017, WorkCover WA inspectors visited the Karratha region to undertake compliance checks. Compliance checks of 87 businesses found 14 employers without a workers’ compe... Read More »

WorkCover WA Annual Report 2016/17 tabled in Parliament

The WorkCover WA Annual Report 2016/17 was tabled in Parliament on 14 September 2017 by the Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations, the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA.... Read More »

Leadership in Workplace Health and Wellbeing

Healthier Workplace Western Australia (HWWA) are hosting a free Lunch ‘n’ Learn panel session in the Perth CBD on Wednesday 4 October 2017 for managers and health and wellbeing coordinators. The ... Read More »

Return to work

Working is good for our health and wellbeing. When someone has been injured at work, an early and successful return to work can help them recover sooner. In May 2017, WorkCover WA launched four short ... Read More »

Regional Compliance Education

In 2017/18 WorkCover WA will provide education and check compliance of businesses in regional Western Australia. The aim of the visits and inspections will be to encourage and assist employers to comp... Read More »

Case conferences

In May 2017, WorkCover WA launched four short animated educational videos focused on educating scheme participants about injury management and return to work processes, including a video specific to c... Read More »

New injury management videos

Earlier this year, at the Return to Work Conference, WorkCover WA launched a series of online animated educational videos. The four short videos were developed to provide information about claims, inj... Read More »

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 29 Au... Read More »

Public hospital fees for workers’ compensation patients 2017-2018

Revised public hospital fees for compensable patients come into effect on 1 July 2017. Public hospital fees for compensable and motor vehicle third party insurance patients in WA are regulated by th... Read More »

A Bill to increase compensation for workplace fatalities

The Hon Bill Johnston MLA Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations released a media statement on 12 June 2017 publicly announcing the development of a Bill to amend the Workers’ Compensati... Read More »

Prescribed amount schedule for 2017-18

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers’ compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them ... Read More »

Return to Work Conference a success

On 3 and 4 May 2017, Western Australia’s workers’ compensation and injury management community gathered to promote positive pathways in returning injured workers to work. The event was a ... Read More »

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 27 Ju... Read More »

UWA Work Design survey – we want your input!

WorkCover WA’s Return to Work Conference 2017 is fast approaching. The Conference will provide an excellent professional development opportunity for injury management and workers’ compensation pro... Read More »

Return to Work Conference 2017

On 3 and 4 May 2017, 350 workers’ compensation and injury management professionals will gather at Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth to discuss return to work challenges, encourage best practice, and promot... Read More »

2017/18 Recommended Premium Rates

WorkCover WA Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr Chris White today made a media statement announcing a 3.2 per cent increase in the 2017/18 recommended premium rates for compulsory workers’ compensati... Read More »

The WorkCover WA Return to Work Conference Program Released

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the release of the WorkCover WA Return to Work Conference Program. Over two days, delegates will have the opportunity to choose from a range of sessions across two ... Read More »

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 28 Fe... Read More »

Disability access and inclusion plan 2017-2022

WorkCover WA is seeking public comment, ideas and input as it renews its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan for the period 2017 – 2022. That process will help WorkCover WA to ensure that serv... Read More »

Specified Cancers Contracted by Firefighters – Legislative Amendments

New legislative amendments came into effect on 21 January 2017 which expand the presumption to benefit former and current State employed firefighters who contract cancer performing firefighting duties... Read More »

Charities and not-for-profits need workers’ compensation insurance

Not-for-profit and charitable organisations are reminded to review their workers’ compensation arrangements. There are serious consequences for organisations and their officers if the required insur... Read More »

Free information seminars for injured workers

The Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention (IFAP) provides free information seminars for injured workers on behalf of WorkCover WA. These seminars aim to provide injured workers with sufficient... Read More »

Continue weekly compensation payments over the holiday period

It is the time of the year when organisations start winding down, reducing their workload and making preparations for the holiday season.... Read More »

WorkCover WA hosts Singaporean delegation

WorkCover WA recently hosted a delegation from the Singapore Government's Ministry of Manpower. The visit was the final stop in a study trip which saw the delegation visit workers’ compensation and ... Read More »

All injured workers with a Medicare card are entitled to receive medications under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

It is WorkCover WA’s expectation that injured workers are prescribed medications under the PBS (where clinically appropriate and available). It is also expected that pharmacies will charge the appli... Read More »

WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 28, 29 and 30 December this year.

WorkCover WA’s services will be limited on 28, 29 and 30 December this year.... Read More »

2016 Insurance Brokers’ Breakfast Seminar

WorkCover WA will be hosting its annual Insurance Brokers’ Breakfast Seminar on Thursday 8 December at Crown Perth.... Read More »

WorkCover WA’s reduced Christmas services

With Christmas fast approaching, it is important to note WorkCover WA will have reduced services on 28, 29 and 30 December this year.... Read More »

Registrations now open for information sessions in the new Impairment Guidelines

WorkCover WA has issued the WorkCover WA Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, fourth edition (the Guidelines) with an operational date of 1 December 2016. Registrations are now open ... Read More »

New medical and allied health fees

Amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 come into effect on 1 November 2016.... Read More »

New edition of the WorkCover WA Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment

WorkCover WA has issued the WorkCover WA Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, fourth edition (the Guidelines) with an operational date of 1 December 2016.... Read More »

Welcome to WorkCover WA Seminar – 8 November 2016

WorkCover WA holds a seminar every quarter to provide an introduction to the workers’ compensation scheme in Western Australia.... Read More »

New WorkCover WA Board Member

WorkCover WA is pleased to announce the reappointments of Mr Greg Joyce, Mrs Victoria Wilmot and Mr Steven Burns to its Board.... Read More »

Regulation amendment – declaration by interstate and overseas workers

Workers receiving workers’ compensation and residing outside of Western Australia must send to their employer or employer’s insurer a declaration every 3 months.... Read More »

Early Bird Registration now open!

The WorkCover WA Return to Work Conference 2017 will be held on 3 and 4 May at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth.... Read More »

WorkCover WA Annual Report 2015/16 tabled in Parliament

The WorkCover WA Annual Report 2015/16 was tabled in Parliament on 21 September 2016 by the Minister for Commerce, Hon Michael Mischin MLC.... Read More »