Fit for work and worker’s compensation
South West WorkCare Forum | Wednesday 30 August, 2023
LGIS receives over 800 workers’ compensation claims every year from our local government members. On average it takes 36 days for an injured worker to return following an injury. We know that the longer a worker is away from work, the more likely their claim will develop complications or they may leave entirely.
Local government employers play a vital role in the return to work and injury management process. An engaged employer supports a worker’s return (including returning on partial duties), affirming the individual’s value and the contribution they make.
Local government employers play a vital role in the return to work and injury management process. An engaged employer supports a worker’s return (including returning on partial duties), affirming the individual’s value and the contribution they make.
Cost: $150 per person (+GST)
Book online on the LGIS website under Resources>events at www.lgiswa.com.au or visit our LinkedIn page.
South West WorkCare Forum | Wednesday 30 August, 2023
Getting back to work – Injury
management, LGIS Office Ergonomic Champions and more.
Mental health issues are increasingly prevalent throughout organisations; 1 in 5 Australians are
diagnosed with a mental health condition every year (such as depression, anxiety and substance use).
Local governments face a range of challenges when managing their people, avoiding injury and reducing workers’ compensation claims. Like many industries, the sector is managing an ageing population and an increase in chronic issues such as obesity, heart disease, and mental illness.
Proactive management of employee’s fitness for work is more important than ever at all stages of the lifecycle – from interview to end of employment. Individuals and employers both need a clear understanding of the psychological and physical demands of a role to make sure that injuries (and claims) are avoided.
The past few years has seen a steep increase in the cost of workers’ compensation claims for the local government sector. Claims are becoming more severe and complex and it’s taking an average of 36 days for injured workers to return. Ultimately, on average, outcomes are worsening for both employees and local government employers.
The South West WorkCare Forum has been developed using LGIS’ unique perspective to build capacity to proactively manage fitness for work issues.
Packed with speakers across a range of disciplines the forum will give you an understanding of:
This event is a must for all local government leaders, HR, injury management and risk professionals and anyone wanting to improve their understanding of workers’ compensation.
Date: Wednesday 30 August, 2023
Time: 9:15 am to 5:00pm (morning tea, lunch and networking function)
Venue: Dolphin Discovery Centre, Koombana Drive Bunbury
Cost: Full Day (presentations and workshops) – $190
(+GST and booking fee) per person
Bookings: Book online at the LGIS website under Resources>events at www.lgiswa.com.au
For any queries please contact Francesca Murolo at [email protected]
Local governments face a range of challenges when managing their people, avoiding injury and reducing workers’ compensation claims. Like many industries, the sector is managing an ageing workforce and an increase in chronic issues such as obesity, heart disease, and mental illness.
A major return to work barrier, following a long absence due to an injury or health concern, is a worker’s ability to keep up with the
physical demands of the role. Every job role has a unique footprint that requires different physical and cognitive capabilities.
Businesses worldwide are experiencing the effects of the highest inflation rate in a
generation. WA local governments need to consider inflationary pressures when valuing both their property and motor assets so that they can be confident that if disaster strikes, your protection will be adequate to appropriately respond.
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.
