Insurer Report, Spring 2011
Welcome to the Spring edition of the Insurer Report, the last
before the Return to work Conference, Expo and Awards in
October.
In this edition, we look at statistical trends from 2010/11,
discuss what Q-COMP is doing to meet the needs of Queensland's
regional communities, and share the return to work story of a
Mackay woman who went from a supermarket shelf-stacker to an
accredited trainer after a workplace injury.
Also in this edition, we celebrate the Finalists of the Return
to work Awards 2011, 46 individuals and organisations who are
helping to build a strong return to work culture in Queensland.
I'd like to acknowledge another person who has done so much for
the return to work industry in Queensland - Bill Nevin, who will be
stepping down as Chair of the ASIEQ Board in late October.
Bill has been tireless in his efforts and enthusiasm since he
became Chair four years ago, and I'm sure he's looking forward to a
well deserved break.
Elizabeth Woods
CEO
Q-COMP
Latest Statistical Trends
With the release of the 2010/11 Q-COMP statistical report, here
is a round-up of the key trends effecting the workers' compensation
scheme in Queensland.
Read Full ArticleReturn to work assist results for 2010 - 2011
From 1st July 2010, legislation requires insurers to refer
injured workers who were not employed at the end of their claim, to
Q-COMP's return to work assist program. For 2010-2011, 2,371
injured workers were referred to this program.
Read Full ArticleQ-COMP Annual Report 2010/11 now available!
Q-COMP's Annual Report 10/11 is now available at qcompannualreport.com.au. Our report to
the Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations
accurately reflects our financial and non-financial performance
from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.
Read Full ArticleSelf-insurers annual comparative reports
Q-COMP is currently preparing the comparative reports and it is
anticipated that they will be due for release around 30 October,
and recipients can expect to receive their copy in early November.
The report will be in a similar format to last year's and will
contain the same tables and graphs.
Read Full ArticleNew Chair at ASIEQ
The Annual General Meeting of the Association of Self Insured
Employers in Queensland (ASIEQ) on the 27th October 2011
will see the current Chairperson Bill Nevin stepping down and
Victoria Barham from Woolworths taking up the role of Chairperson
for the next two years.
Read Full ArticleUsing the 'no action required' status
A quick recap of when it's appropriate to use the "no action
required" status.
Read Full ArticleBest practice waiting
What is best practice when a doctor says a worker will be fit to
return to work in several weeks' time?
Read Full ArticleSeeking Right to be Heard in a Q-COMP appeal
There have been a number of recent clerical errors where an
application to be heard before the Industrial Relations Commission
has been made out in the name of the self-insurance unit instead of
the employer.
Read Full ArticleAMA5 Update
The Queensland Government is seeking to implement of AMA5 as the
standard for the assessment of permanent impairment in the
Queensland workers' compensation scheme.
Read Full ArticleFinalists announced for the Return to work Awards
Finalists have now been announced for the Return to work Awards.
Join with us in celebrating their amazing journeys and commitment
to helping injured workers return to work.
Read Full ArticleRegional network program
The Regional Network Program is a new initiative aimed at
developing networks and educational opportunities for the many
people who interact with the workers' compensation scheme across
Queensland, including rehabilitation coordinators, health
providers, employers and injured workers.
Read Full ArticleLast chance to attend the Return to work Conference and Expo
The Return to work Conference is fast approaching, and with only
a handful of tickets left, this is your last chance to attend and
receive unrivalled access to the debates, information and
innovations that are shaping the future of our industry.
Read Full ArticleSafe Work Week 2011
Safe Work Week will be launched at the inaugural WHS Symposium
in Brisbane on Tuesday 4 October with a focus on the future with
employers and workers hearing about the new national system of
work safe laws coming into effect on January 1.
Read Full Article
