Safe Work Australia has published the 2021 National Return to Work Survey Headline Measures Report.

Past Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand reports 

The Summary of Workers’ Compensation Scheme Developments in Australia and New Zealand 2024 has been published.

This report outlines recent developments in workers’ compensation schemes in Australia and New Zealand between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024, including any significant changes to: 

It’s been almost 5 years since the launch of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030, our 10-year strategy to drive and leverage national action to improve return to work outcomes for workers with a work-related injury or illness.

It’s been almost 5 years since the launch of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030, our 10-year strategy to drive and leverage national action to improve return to work outcomes for workers with a work-related injury or illness.

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Safe Work Australia has published the

Safe Work Australia has published an independent research report by Monash University

This report examines the evidence of different approaches to early intervention in workers’ compensation in Australia and what works to reduce recovery times and improve return to work outcomes for injured workers.

This report provides evidence-based information about diseases and occupational exposures for consideration by jurisdictions when reviewing the deemed diseases lists in their workers’ compensation legislation.

The Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand (2023) is now available in

The Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand 2023 report has been published.

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Developing a return to work plan in collaboration with an injured or ill worker is one of the best ways to support their recovery. Research shows workers have poorer health outcomes if they are away from work for a long time.

The key achievements and scorecard report 2023 outlines the progress that Safe Work Australia’s made in its first 3 year towards the vision and strategic outcomes of the 

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that helps support eligible workers who get sick or injured at work, including while working from home.

Vision

Minimise the impact of work-related injury and illness and enable workers to have a timely, safe and durable return to work.

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These principles outline a set of considerations for effectively communicating with workers about workers’ compensation. 

The principles cover content, delivery and tone of communication.

Use this image tile in your communications to raise awareness of workers’ compensation stigma and how to reduce it in the workplace.

Use this image tile in your communications to raise awareness of workers’ compensation stigma and how to reduce it in the workplace.

Use this image tile in your communications to raise awareness of workers’ compensation stigma and how to reduce it in the workplace.

Download the desktop wallpaper above to show your support for reducing workers’ compensation stigma.

Download the desktop wallpaper above to show your support for reducing workers’ compensation stigma.

Download banners to add to your website or intranet to show your support for reducing workers’ compensation stigma.

These key messages can be used to communicate your organisation’s support for reducing workers’ compensation stigma.

Download and use these social media posts and image tiles to show your support on social media for reducing workers’ compensation stigma.

Use this article on your website or in your newsletter to promote reducing workers' compensation stigma in your organisation or to your audiences.

Download these desktop wallpapers to show your support for reducing workers’ compensation stigma.

You can edit the co-brandable desktop wallpapers to add your logo.

Add this banner to your email signature block to show your support for reducing workers’ compensation stigma.

You can edit the co-brandable version of the email signature to add your organisation's logo.

Use this infographic to understand what employers can do to help reduce workers’ compensation stigma.

This infographic shows what supervisors can do to reduce workers’ compensation stigma.

This infographic shows what workers can do to reduce workers’ compensation stigma.

Download the .ZIP file above with all infographics and use them to promote awareness of workers’ compensation stigma and what can be done to reduce it.

You can edit the co-brandable versions of the infographics to add your organisation's logo.

Download and display this poster to help raise awareness of workers’ compensation stigma and how to reduce it in the workplace.

Use this poster to help raise awareness of workers’ compensation stigma and how to reduce it in the workplace.

Download and display this poster to help support injured workers and work towards reducing workers’ compensation stigma.

Download the .ZIP file above for a pack with all workers' compensation stigma posters. Display these posters to promote awareness of workers’ compensation stigma and how to reduce it in the workplace.

Download the .ZIP file above for all case studies about the experiences of workers, employers and supervisors in relation to workers’ compensation and how to reduce workers’ compensation stigma. 

Download all fact sheets (for workers, supervisors and employers) to understand more about workers’ compensation stigma and what you can do to reduce it.

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Everyone can play a role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for people who are injured or ill because of work.

Our resources will help you take action to reduce workers’ compensation stigma at your workplace.

What is workers’ compensation stigma?

Workers’ compensation provides an important safety net to workers who become injured or ill because of work. It provides financial support and other assistance so workers can focus on getting better and back to work safely.

Read this case study to learn about how taking action to reduce workers’ compensation stigma can result in better outcomes for everyone.

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Read this case study to understand more about how an inclusive and understanding workplace supports the workers’ compensation and recovery process.

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Read this case study to learn how overcoming judgement and stigma around workers’ compensation benefits everyone.

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This fact sheet shares practical ways employers can reduce workers’ compensation stigma. Employers and human resources (HR) have a role in promoting positive and inclusive work environments that support injured or ill workers.

Use this fact sheet to understand workers' compensation stigma and its impact in the workplace.

Employers and human resources (HR) have a role in promoting positive and inclusive work environments that support injured or ill workers.

Information for supervisors about practical ways they can help reduce workers’ compensation stigma and support workers to claim workers’ compensation.