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27 Oct

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 »

18 Oct

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 »

12 Oct

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 »

10 Oct

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 »

05 Oct

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 »

20 Sep

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 »

15 Sep

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 »

15 Sep

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 »

08 Sep

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 »

07 Sep

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 »