The awards, which are held at the conclusion of the Return to
work Conference and Expo, is the only event in Queensland to
recognise outstanding achievements in helping injured workers
return to work.
The success of the inaugural event in 2009 has seen the event
evolve in 2010 to further cater to the needs of the workers'
compensation industry in Queensland.The theme for this year's
awards, "Above & Beyond", celebrates the essence of what this
event is all about; the essential work undertaken to develop and
improve a strong return to work culture.
Everyday, injured workers, employers, case managers and
Rehabilitation and return to work coordinators are approaching the
return to work process proactively, and going above and beyond
their role descriptions to ensure success.
In 2010, the Q-COMP awards event has grown to incorporate four
categories, consisting of nine awards covering all aspects of the
return to work process including the introduction of a new Case
Management achievement award.
The new Case Management achievement award has been developed to
ensure that the important work Case Managers do to facilitate a
worker's rehabilitation and successful return to work is given the
chance to be acknowledged.
In 2009, the Return to work Awards received over 500 nominations
from rural, regional and metropolitan areas all over
Queensland.
Elizabeth Woods, Chief Executive Officer for Q-COMP, believes the
awards are a fantastic initiative, especially in light of the
recent compensation issues.
"The Return to work Awards are providing the industry with the
opportunity it deserves - to promote new initiatives in helping
injured workers return to work and recognising the parties who are
going above and beyond in this process through-out Queensland,"
said Ms Woods.
"The huge success of last years awards, which saw over 500
nominations, allowed us to hear some truly inspirational and
humbling stories and we are very much looking forward to building
on this success in 2010.
I would like to urge those in the industry who are going above and
beyond to nominate themselves or someone who they know deserves
recognition for the outstanding work they do.
With nine award categories for injured workers, employers, case
managers and Rehabilitation and return to work coordinators, our
awards ensure that everyone who goes above and beyond in their role
is given an opportunity to shine and receive the recognition they
deserve."
Anthony Seng, a winner from the Injured Worker Achievement Award
category at the 2009 Return to work Awards, believes participating
in the awards was a great way to bring industry attention to the
inspirational efforts of those workers who suffer injury in the
workplace.
"The recognition Q-COMP's awards provided my story of overcoming a
serious injury, keeping myself motivated throughout the
rehabilitation process, the support my friends, family and employer
provided to me was humbling and a nice indication from the industry
at the process injured workers returning to work go through," said
Mr Seng.
The Return to work Awards recognises each finalist with a
certificate, with each award winner to receive up to $2,000 in
prize money.Award nominations for the Return to work Awards close
Friday July 2nd 2010.
The Return to work Awards are held after the 2010 Queensland Work
Safe Awards, run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the
Electrical Safety Office, to reward and promote innovative ideas
and practices, leadership and commitment to workplace health and
safety.
Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said the awards
recognise some of Queensland's safest businesses and are a great
opportunity for workplaces to showcase their safety initiatives and
be proud of their achievements. "The awards provide a platform for
businesses to share their safety solutions with one another and
contribute towards a zero harm at work culture," Mr Dick said.
The Return to work Conference and Expo is free and open to
everyone who has an active interest in the industry. The expo
remains open and available for anyone to attend, while the
Conference will be capped to a limit of 300 delegates. Nominations
forms, inspirational stories of previous award finalists and
winners and a video with more information about the awards are
available at qcompconference.com.au
2010 Award categories
Case management achievement award
Rehabilitation and Return to work Co-ordinator achievement
award
Rehabilitation and Return to work Co-ordinator achievement award -
self insured employers
Employer achievement award for rehabilitation and return to work -
Small/medium employer (less than 1000 employees)
Employer achievement award for rehabilitation and return to work -
Large employer (1000 or more employees)
Employer achievement award for rehabilitation and return to work -
Self insured employer
Injured worker achievement awards
For more information on 2010 Return to work Conference, Expo or
Awards or Q-COMP please contact Nic Beveridge on 07 3020 6368.
Award winners from 2009's event
include:
Small employer achievement award - Visy PET Pty Ltd
Medium employer achievement award - Cement Australia
Large employer achievement award - Department of Public Works
Self-insured employer achievement award - University of
Queensland
Injured worker achievement award - return to work same employer -
Anthony Seng
Injured worker achievement award - return to work new employer -
Lesley Crawley
Rehabilitation and return to work coordinator achievement award -
Penny Wright (Alphapharm Pty Ltd)
Rehabilitation and return to work coordinator achievement award -
self-insured employer - Ursula Lone (Scenic Rim Regional
Council)
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