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    Compensation for Firefighter with Parkinson’s Disease

    Recently Zaparas Lawyers successfully assisted a retired firefighter to obtain WorkCover compensation including medical and like services and a period of weekly payments in relation to his Parkinson’s Disease. Our client, Joe*, a 79-year-old retired firefighter that had been employed by …

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  • National Lung Cancer Screening Program 2025

    Lung cancer remains a significant health concern in Australia, being the fifth most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Recognizing the critical importance of early detection, the Australian Government is set to launch the National Lung Cancer Screening …

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  • Asbestos Awareness Month 2024

    Asbestos Awareness Month 2024 serves as a vital reminder of the persisting hidden dangers of asbestos exposure in the current Australian landscape. According to Australia’s Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency, 4,000 Australians die from asbestos-related diseases each year, and approximately 6 …

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    National Skin Cancer Action Week: Staying Safe in the Australian Sun

    National Skin Cancer Action Week (17-23 November) is a reminder of the well-known dangers of skin cancer. Termed the ‘national cancer’, Australia holds the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Although skin cancer is largely preventable, two out of …

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  • This Lung Cancer Awareness Day, we look to our medical professionals to educate the public on Respiratory Health

    Lung Cancer Awareness 2024: The Occupational Link

    Each November, we observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to shed light on one of the most common and deadly cancers affecting 2.5 million people worldwide. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the environmental and occupational risk factors …

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  • Worker, feeling the affects of working in the heat.

    Feeling the heat? Know your rights when working in the heat this summer

    The Australian summer is a period generally represented by rest and relaxation over Christmas and the New Year, however for those working during this time, there are several risks which can arise during these hot months for workers. Notorious for hosting …

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    Riding through the legal roadblock: Know your rights after a Motorcycle Accident

    Victoria is home to over 200,000 registered motorbike riders, with these small, nimble vehicles depicting a favourite alternative to other transport options for many. However, use of such vehicles does not come without extensive risk, that is why it is imperative …

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  • Musculoskeletal Injuries – National Safe Work Month

    This October, being National Safe Work Month, is a time for employers and workplaces to gather a heightened awareness of their working conditions and aim to improve such environments to generate safer and healthier workplaces. The final point of focus for …

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  • Occupational Diseases and Seniors: Protecting Our Workforce Beyond Retirement

    As we celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival throughout October 2024, it’s important to reflect on the unique challenges faced by older Australians in the workforce. Australia’s ageing population is an important factor for many industries. With people living longer, many seniors …

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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024

    October 1st marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With as many as 21,000 Australian women expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, raising awareness around the condition and its risk factors is essential. Breast cancer is among …

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  • Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

    During National Safe Work Month this October, where we urge all workers to recall, and prioritise safe work habits and preventative measures to decrease work relates injuries, this week the focus turns to psychosocial hazards. These risks epitomise a variety of …

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  • National Safe Work Month 2024

    October is National Safe Work Month. During this month we encourage all individuals and organisations to prioritise work health and safety and take preventative action to reduce the number of work – related injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Zaparas Lawyers would like …

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