RTWMatters team
Case study: How to ensure your pre-employment medical assessment program is fit for the job.
Dr Mary Wyatt
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A. Richey
If an employee is suspected of 'gaming the system,' is it worth investigating the matter further...
A. Richey
The CPM report provides information on disputation rates and dispute resolution rates across...
Dr Mary Wyatt
Dr Mary Wyatt explores the role of the IME in assessing work capacity for injured or ill employees.
A. Richey
Self-management is a vital part of recovery from illness, but how can treaters be trained to...
A. Richey
Telephone counselling has become an increasingly popular method for providing health education,...
Dr Mary Wyatt
Michael was a 48-year-old machine operator. He had been at the workplace for nine months. During...
A. Richey
Ms L is a right handed 46 year old who was employed for ten years to pack domestic cleaning...
A. Richey
Ms P is a 59 year old woman who reported back problems as a result of her long term employment...
A. Richey
Joe Unreliable and Jane Dodge have lodged claims for workers' compensation. How should you...
Kerrie Shepherd
In this webinar, Kerrie Shepherd, will present the learnings from the IASP Milan World Pain...
Lisa Anderson & Tom Divitcos
How an innovative phone medical service helped Jetstar to support their employees with early...
Emma Morgan & Rachel Doody
This presentation will discuss how “Participatory Ergonomic” principles can be considered and ...
Deborah Howard
Deborah Howard, a US return to work manager, faces many of the same issues Australian employers...
Mandy Stuart & Carol Churchill
Bullying/harassment claims can be complex to assess and manage. A thorough assessment may...
Stefanie Garber
Employers and supervisors are key components of the return to work process. Without their...
Stefanie Garber
Despite the best efforts of the return to work manager, some cases seem to make little progress....
Stefanie Garber
How can Return to Work professionals prevent suspicion and mistrust from derailing a claim?
Stefanie Garber
A worker's confidence and approach to self-management can make the difference between a...
Lori Boys
This webinar will explore the initiatives that ISS Facility Services' National Injury Assist...
Dr Mary Wyatt
Dr Mary Wyatt shares her experience as both clinician AND neck ache sufferer and concludes that...
Frank Imbesi
Frank Imbesi & Dr Mary Wyatt discuss a case put forward by RTWMatters subscriber Meagan...
Andrew Pace and Lucia Tsui
A case discussion with Andrew Paice of Nabenet and Lucia Tsui of Allianz.
Scott Sanderson
An introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes and their application in the...
Dr Mary Wyatt
Interview with Garry Pearce, Director of Rehabilitation for the Tasmanian Department of Health.
Elizabeth Quinn
This case study looks at how involving and supporting the partner of an injured worker assists...
Elizabeth Quinn
Elizabeth draws on personal experience in this Users Guide To Maintaining a Positive Attitude on...
Mary Harris
Genius, they say, is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration. This case study looks at how four...
Antonia George
In a close-knit rural community, one RTWC's resourceful approach transforms a movement-limiting...
Antonia George
In this case study a process and profit focused RTW Coordinator impedes the return-to-work of an...
Antonia George
Missing out on early intervention puts an end to this cleaner's night job, but doesn't stop her...
Shannon McLaughlin
In this dispatch from the desk of a RTW Coordinator, a stint as a claimant brings a whole new...
Lara Forth
Lara felt bullied by her case manager and colleagues when she returned to work - even when they...
Lara Forth
...CAN hurt you. Having an internal injury that nobody sees can make rehabilitation far more...
Heather Millar, writer, WorkCover
A truck driver with a recurring knee injury doesn't let setbacks keep him out of the cabin in...
Lara Forth
Lara (not her real name) recovers from brain trauma but eventually quits her job and abandons...
Heather Millar, writer, WorkCover
Motorcycle mechanic Craig can't wait to get back to work after breaking his femur and heel. Is...