Superannuation was set up to ensure Australians have an income stream after retirement. Now it also has insurance policies to help if injured or ill, like TPD insurance
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Posted onUnderstanding TPD insurance through superannuation
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Six things you may not have known about TPD insurance claims
While Total and Permanent Disability insurance (otherwise known as TPD) is a common insurance held in superannuation funds, it can be a difficult policy to navigate.
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Victoria Posted onWelcomed changes to occupational disease legislation
Changes to existing OHS and WorkCover related legislation as outlined in the new Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022.
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Queensland Posted onThings you should know about WorkCover claims
If you’re injured at or because of work, you may be eligible to claim workers’ compensation. Navigating and understanding the WorkCover system isn’t easy. Here’s a list of important things to know about WorkCover claims.
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Victoria Posted on“What is my claim worth?” A look at how compensation is calculated under the TAC legal framework
Our clients will inevitably ask, “how much money can I claim?”, the answer has both a theoretical and practical application.
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Why is there still a stigma about workers’ compensation?
Making a compensation claim against your employer’s workers compensation insurance is well within your rights. So why is there still a stigma?
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Occupational Cancer: Understanding the Risks
About 5000 people are diagnosed with a work-related cancer each year in Australia. Read on to find out more about workplace cancer risks and your entitlements if diagnosed with a work-related cancer.
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The role of speed on car crashes and injuries
Studies prove speeding has a direct impact on injury severity and consequently plays a role in a number of car accident claims.
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Queensland Posted onE-scooter accidents and injuries on the rise: what to do?
Upper limb fractures and head injuries are the most commonly sustained by those in e-scooter accidents. What can you do if you’re injured on or by an e-scooter and it wasn’t your fault?
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Risks of welding fumes to workers health
Many welding associated respiratory illnesses and cancers are recognised as industrial diseases. It shouldn’t be normal to have to risk your health for work.
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Queensland Posted onDangers of working in extreme heat: When is it too hot to work?
While there are no specific workplace health and safety laws about the temperature to which workers can be exposed to, there are regulations about working in hot environments to avoid serious injury or death.
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Queensland Posted onI’ve injured my back at work, what do I do?
If you’ve injured your back at work there are plenty of things you need to do. If the injury stops you from working, starting a WorkCover claim is one of them.
