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Telephonic methods can be used to assess the clinical and work participation needs of people...
Mandy Stuart & Carol Churchill
Bullying/harassment claims can be complex to assess and manage. A thorough assessment may...
Remember when you were a child? A sibling or playmate did some harm to you. What did you do? A...
How can Return to Work professionals prevent suspicion and mistrust from derailing a claim?
Dr Mary Wyatt and Stefanie Garber
People respond to positive acts with positive deeds of their own. Increased positive experiences...
Injured workers are being further harmed by Australian compensation systems, according to an...
Dealing with challenging cases is complex and it's always useful to gain insights from people...
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...
Frank Imbesi & Dr Mary Wyatt discuss a case put forward by RTWMatters subscriber Meagan...
Professor Katherine Lippel presents: Workers' compensation design: how rules and practices may...
An introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes and their application in the...
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.
Identify the variables of chronic pain to achieve holistic return to work
Another must read for claims / case managers: how you cannot afford to get it wrong, and how you...
A good decision making process is worth its weight in platinum, making this a key read for...
We speak to rehab provider Donna Valiant about managing everybody's needs, expectations and...
What RTW and OHS challenges and opportunities can you expect when your company takes over...
Lara (not her real name) recovers from brain trauma but eventually quits her job and abandons...
Causes of stress, and why it will never disappear if we don't encourage the right behaviours.
A rehab provider who addresses the human impact of injury restarts stalled RTW for a...
Identify high risk cases BEFORE they bite.
Two cases demonstrate the importance of thinking about the big picture in return to work
A look at the issues surrounding work causation ... and the funny questions people ask superheros.
The brain's ability to adapt to new situations might be the key to understanding long-term...
Goal setting is a vital tool in the return to work process, but using it effectively can pose a...
Encouraging an injured worker to retrain and undertake self-management strategies could save...
A worker's confidence and approach to self-management can make the difference between a...
The impact of Resilience, Responsibility and Readiness
Mind-body therapies, which focus on creating mental well being, could play a significant role in...
EI and its practical application for RTW outcomes
Picking up a long-term case for the first time can seem daunting. Here are a series of steps to...