LGIS continued with our new workers’ compensation act roadshow, this time educating the northern metro members on the significant legislative changes. Together with WorkCover WA and legal partners Moray & Agnew, we delivered another tailored information session on the new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act (2023) WA.
Since the roadshow began in February, over 250 local government workers have attended the in-person and webinar sessions learning about the biggest changes to workers’ compensation
in decades. This session covered key areas including liability decisions and provisional payments, psychological injury provisions, increased medical expenses/entitlements, tougher settlement process, and a strong focus on return to work.
Thank you to the City of Stirling for hosting this session.
Using part of their annual health and wellbeing funding allocation, Shire of Collie recently held a health and wellbeing initiative for all staff. On the day, our Health and Wellbeing panel provider, Health by Design, provided a fun and informative demonstration to educate staff on making healthier food choices.
Staff had a great time, asked many questions and learnt a lot about making healthier choices when shopping and cooking meals. Those that attended also received LGIS branded lunchbox kits and recipe booklets filled with delicious, easy-to-cook recipes for all. Start planning your health and wellbeing initiatives today.
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Cyber Roadshow – Phase 3
From September 2024, LGIS will be traveling across the state to deliver metro and regional workshops in person to further support members in uplighting their cyber security. Dates will soon be announced.
LGIS continued with our new workers’ compensation act roadshow, this time educating the northern metro members on the significant legislative changes. Together with WorkCover WA and legal partners Moray & Agnew, we delivered another tailored information session on the new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act (2023) WA.
Reporting incidents to WorkSafe, and WorkSafe notices – what are they and what should you do if you receive one? One of WorkSafe’s primary objectives is ensuring compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (WHS Act) by carrying out investigations and, where appropriate, taking enforcement action.
Both MOUs and formal contracts are common instruments within the local government sector in Western Australia. However, it is important that members are familiar with significant and often subtle differences between MOUs and contracts as the risks associated with getting it wrong can be costly.
Welcome to the Winter edition of 2024! As we wrap up the financial year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. We’re pleased to share that we’ve had a complete renewal with an outstanding 100% retention of our membership.
1 July 2024 marked the adoption of the new Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act (WA) 2023, bringing with it an emphasis on workers and getting them back to work.
Over the past few months LGIS has adopted the triaging approach to injury management and it’s already paying dividends – delivering improved outcomes for the injured worker and saving money for the Scheme and members.
LGIS is the unifying name for the dedicated suite of risk financing and management services for WA local governments, established by the WA Local Government Association in conjunction with JLT Public Sector (part of the Marsh group of companies). LGIS is managed by JLT Public Sector (ABN 69 009 098 864 AFS Licence 226827).
Risk Matters, via this website, is designed to keep members, their staff and elected members informed on topical risk management and insurance issues and LGIS programs and services.
