Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 marked World Leukemia Day and World Lymphoma Day is approaching on 15th September, 2024. Along with raising awareness and showing support for those living with blood cancer, these World Awareness Days are a timely reminder of the …
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Posted onShedding Light on Lymphoma & Leukemia: Why this Month Matters
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Posted onNew National Laws to protect Workers from Silica risk
New national laws have taken effect that give workers the right to demand multiple safety control measures, such as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), water suppression, on – tool extraction systems and exhaust ventilation systems. Workers can now also demand a silica …
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Posted onAm I at risk of Raynaud’s Disease?
Raynaud’s disease (also known as Raynaud’s syndrome or Raynaud’s phenomenon) affects around 5% of men and 10% of women in Australia. Raynaud’s disease is a condition that restricts blood flow to your fingers and toes in response to cold weather or …
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Victoria Posted onWhat to know about Impairment Benefits in Victoria
What are Impairment Benefits If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria there are a number of benefits and compensation options that can make the whole process confusing and difficult to understand and navigate. If it is determined that your …
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Victoria Posted onWorkCover Entitlements for Occupational Diseases
If a worker contracts a disease as a result of exposure to risk factors arising from the nature of employment, that disease may be classified as an occupational disease. Are there any entitlements?
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Occupational Asthma – What you need to know
BACKGROUND: Approximately 2.8 million Australians live with asthma, which causes around 400 deaths every year. Up to 25% of adult-onset asthma cases are caused by occupational exposures, with as many as 3000 new cases of occupational asthma each year in Australia. …
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Are WorkCover payments taxable?
Generally, if the payments relate to your loss of income because of your injury, then it will usually be assessable income and therefore taxable. But when is this the case?
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Victoria Posted onDo I Need a Lawyer for My WorkCover Claim?
Navigating the Victorian WorkCover Scheme can be a challenging and confusing task. That’s why we recommend engaging a lawyer for your personal injury claim.
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Walkers Beware: What you can do if you have been injured on a nature strip, walking trail, or footpath
Everyone enjoys going on a recreational walk. Whether it be to exercise, socialise, or just get some fresh air, walking around our local neighbourhoods or walking tracks is something all Victorians do for a break from the inside. While often a …
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New study finds 90% of welders exposed to Carcinogens
A recent joint study between the University of Sydney and Curtin University found that as many as 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous, potentially cancer-causing fumes at work. In addition, the fumes can also cause neurological disorders …
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Victoria Posted onWorkplace Modernisation Changes
Recently, the government made changes to the Victorian WorkCover Legislation via the WorkCover Scheme Modernisation Act 2024 and these changes were implemented effective from March 31, 2024. In summary, these changes predominantly affect WorkCover claims related to: The new stress claim …
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Victoria Posted onThe process of challenging a WorkCover decision in Victoria
Sustaining an injury at work can have a significant impact on your life, presenting you with not only physical injuries, but also psychological and financial stress. The last thing you need is your WorkCover claim being rejected.
What can you do if your claim is rejected?
WorkCover is the primary authority responsible for your entitlements, such as weekly payments, medical expenses, or lump-sum claims. If one of Workcover’s insurers makes a decision you do not agree with (examples include: rejecting your claim or denying your request for physiotherapy) you are able dispute and challenge that decision.
