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Improving return to work rates means re-thinking leadership in the return to work system
Building social capital costs little but the potential benefits are priceless.
Injured workers are being further harmed by Australian compensation systems, according to an...
Dr Mary Wyatt and Stefanie Garber
Workers' compensation is plagued by low trust levels - increasing goodwill in the system could...
Dealing with challenging cases is complex and it's always useful to gain insights from people...
This webinar looks at ways that everyone can make a positive contribution towards improving the...
This webinar looks at the importance of having the claimant consider their own role in both the...
Trust, efficiency, senior management involvement and the all-important connection between the...
Dr Wyatt reflects on research she conducted, highlighting that the worker-centred approach...
This webinar explores how RTW Coordinators and Claims Managers can communicate effectively with...
A simple adaptation of risk theory to occupational health can deliver significant improvements...
Our recent survey responses highlighted the number of ways that RTW Matters content is being...
This webinar will explore the initiatives that ISS Facility Services' National Injury Assist...
This webinar explores how doctors determine a person's work capacity.
Dr Mary Wyatt shares her experience as both clinician AND neck ache sufferer and concludes that...
Psychological or mental health claims are a fast growing liability for most compensation...
In this webinar, James Murray, Director Soft Tissue centre, will provide tips and real life...
Frank Imbesi & Dr Mary Wyatt discuss a case put forward by RTWMatters subscriber Meagan...
Occupational physiotherapy expert Paul Coburn explains the principles of good physiotherapy and...
Rob Aurbach talks about the neuroplasticity, and the impact of negative messages on pain and...
An interview with psychiatrist Dr Joe Dunn on improving relationships with doctors, and some of...
Dr Jos Verbeek and Dr Mary Wyatt
Dr Jos Verbeek talks about a review of research on training employees to lift to prevent back...
Professor Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde outlines key findings based on the study of 40,000 Danes.
An internal culture that fosters dialogue and discussion produces longer term benefits
Professor Niki Ellis, CEO, talks about the return to work agenda of The Institute for Safety,...
We all know what happens to that which goes around (it comes around), so why do we sometimes...
Gather round, I've got a story to tell - and it starts with a question...
Want positive results from your clients? Check your 'tude.
How 'learned optimism' can improve return to work outcomes: Breaking down Theo Feldbrugge's...
Theo Feldbrugge discusses the impact of optimism / pessimism on return to work.
Dispute Resolution system expert Nerida Wallace explains the important characteristics of a...
Professor Katherine Lippel presents: Workers' compensation design: how rules and practices may...
Successful surgery starts with the best decision about whether surgery should be performed.
An introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes and their application in the...
When one part of the system underperforms, the others follow suit.
An Ombudsman's report into WorkSafe Victoria's record keeping practices has highlighted serious...
Interview with Garry Pearce, Director of Rehabilitation for the Tasmanian Department of Health.