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MAT Quarterly

Issue 15
Autumn 2011

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Nominations now open for the Return to work Awards 2011!

For the first time, the Return to work Awards will be celebrating the outstanding achievements of health providers who help injured workers return to work. The new category, "Health provider achievement award for rehabilitation and return to work" is for individuals or organisations who provide medical, allied health, or vocational rehabilitation services.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/nominations-now-open-for-the-return-to-work-awards-2011!.aspx

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Return to work Conference and Expo – Registrations now open.

Get in quick to secure your place at the Return to work Conference and Expo 2011, a must-attend event for those on the front line of rehabilitation and return to work.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/return-to-work-conference-and-expo-–-registrations-now-open.aspx

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Achieving better outcomes at the Leadership and Vision in Injury Management Conference

The 2011 Leadership and Vision in Injury Management Conference held over 28-29 March was a great success.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/achieving-better-outcomes-at-the-leadership-and-vision-in-injury-management-conference.aspx

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Security at the Medical Assessment Tribunals

Q-COMP is very conscious of the need to be vigilant in relation to the security of employees and visitors attending Q-COMP, including members of the Medical Assessment Tribunals.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/security-at-the-medical-assessment-tribunals.aspx

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Restructuring at the MATs

The Medical Assessment Tribunal Teams have recently had a review of their structure and processes, the findings recommended the need for a new structure to promote a more streamlined work environment.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/restructuring-at-the-mats.aspx

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Lunchtime decision writing workshop for MAT Doctors

In May, Q-COMP will be hosting Ms Belinda Cassidy, Principal Claims Assessor, Claims Assessment & Resolution Service, from the Motor Accidents Authority of New South Wales to talk to MAT doctors about better decision writing.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/lunchtime-decision-writing-workshop-for-mat-doctors.aspx

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iPad Update

We are happy to announce that we have now entered the development phase of the iPad application that will by used by our Members in order to receive and read electronic referrals.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/ipad-update.aspx

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Leading by example for Papua New Guinea & Singapore

Whilst attending the Workers' Compensation National Summit on the Gold Coast recently, senior staff of both the Ministry of Manpower Singapore and The PNG Workers' Compensation Board took the opportunity to request a meeting with the Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG), WorkCover Queensland and Q-COMP to gain a more detailed understanding of the workers' compensation scheme in Queensland.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/leading-by-example-for-papua-new-guinea-singapore.aspx

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A good-news story from Return to work assist

2011 is set to be a good year for Richlands local Tim Bailey as he finally returns to the workforce after suffering a severe back injury in 2009 whilst working as a mechanic.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/a-good-news-story-from-return-to-work-assist.aspx

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Annual Chairperson’s Address

On Thursday 16 December 2010, Q-COMP hosted the annual Chairperson's address at 347 Ann Street.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/mat-quarterly/autumn-2011/annual-chairpersons'-address.aspx


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