WorkCover news

February 2008

This edition talks about the benefits of rehabilitation, same day payments for injured workers, and how employers can help to speed up decisions. Read more...

January 2008

Read about the reduced decision timeframe and how this impacts psychological claims. Also included is information on how we plan to improve our service to you. Read more...

December 2007

This edition discusses the recent legislative amendments that will come into effect on 1 January 2008 and how early lodgement can mean lower costs for employers. There is also information on our future strategies and improving our service to you. Read more...

November 2007

Find out more about how having a positive attitude can help to speed up recovery and how 'unpaid' work for your mother is still fraud. There is also information on the 2006-2007 WorkCover Queensland Annual Report and how employers are responsible for notifying WorkCover Queensland immediately after a work-place injury. Read more...

October 2007

Read about the positive feedback we have received from our employer customers about our new flexible processes. There is also information on the benefits of rehabilitation and return to work initiatives, as well as the host employment program. Read more...

September 2007

This edition discusses new ways to lodge a claim. There is also information on the benefits, for both employers and injured workers, of rehabilitation and early intervention. Read more...

August 2007

Find out more about our new premium assessment process and premium payment options. There is also information on the updated allied health table of costs. Read more...

July 2007

This edition discusses the new WorkCover Queensland offices being opened in Brisbane West and Bundaberg. There's also information on the new hospitalisation request form available for doctors and the 2007 premium options. Read more...

June 2007

Read about the reduction in average premium rate for employers and the changes to premium assessment and payment for 2007. Read more...

May 2007

Find out about premium forecasting and how employers can arrange a workplace visit or attend an employer's forum. There's also information on rehabilitation and suitable duties programs. Read more...

April 2007

Find out more about the new premium payment options and the new normal weekly earnings calculator now available on our web site. Read more...

March 2007

Read about the new premium payment options available and how the doctor fax fee initiative has worked in the first six months. Read more...

February 2007

This edition discusses the benefits of the doctor fax fee initiative and has some information on who is a worker. Read more...

January 2007

Information on the benefit of lodging claims early and managing claims effectively. Read more...