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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 »