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    Victoria

    Am I eligible to receive superannuation contributions through WorkCover?

    If you have suffered a work related injury and are receiving weekly payments of compensation, you may be eligible to receive superannuation contributions.

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    Can a low speed collision cause a whiplash injury?

    A whiplash injury can occur when a vehicle collides with another and the impact of the crash causes the head and neck of the driver, or passenger to be suddenly and forcefully thrown back and forth.

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    Riding in Cars with Pets

    Victorian traffic law is largely silent on how we should travel with our pets and imposes no direct obligation on a driver to prevent their pet from causing them distraction whilst driving. But one things for sure – drivers cannot operate a vehicle with an animal on their lap.

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    It doesn’t hurt to be cautious

    My concern for personal safety in public areas stem from an incident when I was 15 years old. Even though I had no one to blame but myself, this incident has changed my attitude towards unforeseen dangers in public.

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    What is Superannuation?

    Superannuation is more than just money paid by your employer to a fund for you to live off when you retire. It also includes insurances that can help you if you’re injured and unable to work.

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    What is Income Protection?

    Income Protection – also known as Salary Continuance benefits – refers to a type of insurance which provides you with an income stream for a defined period if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.

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  • Two construction workers standing behind fenced building site
    Victoria

    Workplace Safety: Construction Industry

    The construction industry is an essential and productive component of Australia’s workforce; but sadly, it can also be dangerous if all correct safety precautions and procedures are not adhered to.

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  • Warehouse worker sitting on ground clutching his ankle after being injured at work
    Victoria

    Trả Tiền Hằng Tuần Theo Hệ Thống Bảo Hộ Lao Động (WorkCover)

    Qúy vị sẽ nhận được sự giúp đỡ tài chính với Tiền Trả Hằng Tuần sau khi qúy vị nộp đơn (Worker’s Injury Claim Form – Đơn đăng ký cho công nhân bị chấn thương) và được WorkCover chấp thuận. Giấy …

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  • Doctor examining a woman wearing a neck brace after being injured in a car accident
    Victoria

    Weekly Payments Under the WorkCover Scheme

    Once you have lodged your Worker’s Injury Claim Form and your claim is accepted, you can start receiving financial relief in the form of Weekly Payments.

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    Victoria

    Lodging a Workers Compensation Claim in Victoria

    Statistics reveal that one of the reasons why workers fail to report workplace injuries is because they are unaware of the WorkCover scheme.

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    I have an injury/illness – Can I access my super?

    The financial impact of having an illness or injury can be devastating for you and your family. Did you know that you may be able to relieve some of that financial stress through your super?

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  • Professional man suffering a psychological injury with his head in hands
    Victoria

    Claiming Loss of Opportunity after a Serious Injury

    In serious injury applications, one of the main aspects examined is whether an injury has had an impact on a person’s lifestyle and/or work. Loss of opportunity cases generally involve younger adults, however, can also apply to older adults.

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