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Rehabilitation Report

Issue 15
Autumn 2011

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Nominations now open for the Return to work Awards 2011!

Nominations are now open for the Return to work Awards 2011, the only program in Queensland that recognises outstanding achievements in helping injured workers return to work.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/autumn-2011/nominations-opening-soon-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 which is a must-attend event for those on the front line of rehabilitation and return to work.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/autumn-2011/return-to-work-conference-and-expo-registrations-opening-28-march.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/rehabilitation-report/autumn-2011/achieving-better-outcomes-at-the-leadership-and-vision-in-injury-management-conference-(1).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/rehabilitation-report/autumn-2011/a-good-news-story-from-return-to-work-assist.aspx

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New DVD from WorkSafe Queensland: No Sprains, big gains

WorkSafe Queensland has developed a DVD focussing on preventing injuries resulting from manual tasks in the workplace: No Sprains, big gains! - Reducing the risk of manual task injuries in the workplace.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/autumn-2011/new-dvd-from-worksafe-queensland-no-sprains,-big-gains!.aspx

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Returning to work after an injury or even a holiday!

In a recent article "Returning to work in the construction industry in 2011" Worksafe Qld emphasised worker fitness as an important consideration in returning to work after time off particularly after an injury. Returning to work may be a shock to your body, particularly if your work is physically demanding.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/autumn-2011/returning-to-work-after-an-injury-or-even-a-holiday.aspx

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Other upcoming events in return to work

There are great seminars and trade exhibitions coming up for those working in the rehabilitation and return to work field.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/rehabilitation-report/autumn-2011/other-upcoming-events-in-return-to-work.aspx


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