Videos

Mental Injury Webinar Series: Part Two - The Employer Response

In part two of our mental injury webinar series, guest speaker Dr Mary Wyatt unpacks studies to demonstrate the impact an employer's response to injury can have on return to work outcomes. She also provides practical tips to employers on how to better support workers with a mental injury in their recovery and return to work.

Mental Injury Webinar Series: Part One - Lived Experience

In part one of our mental injury webinar series, guest speaker Dr Deborah Simmons shares her personal journey through a workplace mental injury.

Your guide to the Work Health and Safety (Sexual Harassment) Amendment Regulation 2024

There have been changes in how Queensland businesses need to manage the risk of sexual harassment and sex or gender-based harassment at work. Persons conducting a business or undertaking, or ‘PCBUs’, now need to adopt a more comprehensive approach—focusing on preventing harassment before it happens.

Getting in touch early with your worker is key to recovery

When a worker is ill or injured, one of the ways you can have the biggest impact on their recovery and claim is by reaching out early to show your care and support.

How do I find suitable duties for my worker after they've been injured?

Finding meaningful work your worker can do safely while they’re recovering from a workplace injury or illness is an important part of their recovery.

Did you know a physical injury or illness can lead to a mental injury as well?

Did you know that mental injuries can also happen after or in connection to a physical injury at work?

Tips for talking to workers after an injury

When someone is injured at work, a supportive workplace starts by reaching out to them straight away with care and concern.

The crucial role of record keeping for workplace injuries

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenter Georgina Wong, of Colin Biggers & Paisley, to discuss the importance of accurate record keeping and maintaining detailed file notes when managing workplace injuries.

The Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ESOLA Regulation)

Micharl Gibson and Kirsty McLean discuss the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ESOLA Regulation).

New requirements for carrying out work in or entering domestic roof spaces commence 1 January 2025

Micharl Gibson and Kirsty McLean discuss the new requirements for carrying out work in or entering domestic roof spaces commence 1 January 2025.

Your worker can access early support for a mental injury. Here's how

WorkCover pays for workers to receive treatment for a mental injury before the claim is decided.

What is meant by reasonable management action?

In Queensland, mental injury claims caused by reasonable management action, when it’s taken in a reasonable way, are excluded from workers’ compensation.