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Understanding successful return to work for cancer survivors

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

It's more important than ever to understand the factors that help and hinder cancer patients return to work.

The Stress Series - Part 1

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Welcome to the first article in our five-part stress series. The series will look at exactly what stress is, how it affects individuals and communities, workplace prevention programs and how stress can be managed.

Bridging the generation and gender gap

contributorSarah Duffield

The most fraught relationships between a worker and their rehabilitation consultant are often those between a young female consultant and a middle aged male worker.

Quality control in RTW: Spend less, achieve more

contributorFrederieke Schaafsma

In the case of Mr S, a well managed return to work system saves an employer $$ and provides good outcomes for a worker with anxiety.

Burned by poor RTW management

contributorFrederieke Schaafsma

A badly managed case of staff burnout highlights the importance of an integrated approach to return to work

Compensation's negative side effects

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

We don't talk enough about the poor outcomes associated with workers' compensation.

Returning to work after depression

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Returning to work after depression, a discussion with beyondblue.

Working with quadriplegia TWO: physical challenges need flexible management

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

Mario was set to become a surgeon before an accident left him with quadriplegia. Management flexibility was key to a sustainable return to work.

Working with quadriplegia ONE: what motivates return to employment

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

What helped Mario return to work after a car accident left him with quadriplegia?

Dr Hari Dhir on doctor-patient communication (part 2)

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

The second half of Dr Dhir's doctor-patient communication insights.

Doctor-patient communication: when it's good, everyone benefits (Part 1)

contributorRTWMatters team

The first half of RTW Matter's interview with Dr Hari Dhir.

When return to work works best

contributorAnna Kelsey-Sugg

RTW Matters interviewed 57-year-old 'Sally', who went straight back to work after sustaining a shoulder injury. We learn what helped - and what didn't.

Proactive management is crucial for anxious injured workers

contributorSarah Duffield

A machine operator who already has minimal work restrictions experiences another injury, this time resulting in ongoing soreness, coupled with anxiety and distress. The result is an extended duration of restricted duties.