We have reviewed how we appoint Return to Work Services providers and how we allocate and manage claims involving these providers. From 15 May 2013, any providers who are interested in providing ‘Return to Work Services’ to WorkCover and agree to meet our Service Level Standards and Listing Conditions can apply online. read more... about Return to work services: Provider information and application instructions

WorkCover Queensland has undergone its annual review of the Knee Surgery Guidelines. The new guidelines are available on our website. read more... about Updated knee surgery guidelines

The revised 10th edition of the Australian Immunisation Handbook has been released. The handbook includes all at-risk groups, but information specfic to those at occupational risk, particularly those associated with healthcare, can be found in section 3.3.7. read more... about New edition of the Australian Immunisation Handbook

WorkCover Queensland Customer Services Manager, Sean McMullen recently spoke to fourth year Human Movement Studies students where he provided an overview of the workers' compensation scheme in Queensland and discussed the health benefits of an early return to work following an injury. read more... about Working with students to promote the health benefits of work

If you're consulting with an injured worker, did you know you can help them achieve a positive stay at work outcome by simply advising them to inform their employer about their injury ASAP, enquiring about suitable duties, and completing the medical certificate? Learn more about your role in return to work and how we use what you provide us on the workers' compensation medical certificate to begin the rehabilitation and return to work process. read more... about Recovering at work: the process starts with treating medical providers

The Australian Government's E-Mental Health Strategy is an online portal and virtual clinic aimed to help people with mental health disorders, which medical and allied health professionals may be able to use when treating an injured worker suffering moderate anxiety and depression. read more... about E‐Mental Health Strategy for Australia

Endorsed by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and widely supported by compensable bodies and Australian allied health professional associations, the Clinical Framework for the Delivery of Health Services has been developed to help health professionals develiver better services for people with a compensable injury. read more... about Clinical Framework for the Delivery of Health Services

Queensland’s Hospital and Health Boards will be required to have a member with experience as a nurse and a member with experience as a medical doctor, as part of the Newman Government’s plan to maximise patient care. The Government will call for expressions of interest and, as a rule, would be inclined to give preference to a current Queensland Health employee with experience as a nurse. read more... about QLD Gov statement: Nurses and doctors required on Hospital Boards

WorkCover Queensland and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) ran a pilot workshop on Tuesday 11 December, 2012, ‘Managing the Risk of Workplace Bullying’ aimed at helping employers better manage situations where harassment and/or bullying arises. read more... about Workplace Harassment and bullying: what’s what and tips to better manage cases