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Supporting employers

Supporting NSW frontline employers

We’ve been resolving public sector injury claims for over 20 years.

We understand the unique challenges you face in keeping NSW running. Each year, we help government employers manage workers compensation claims across various sectors – from emergency services to office teams.

With over 15 years’ experience managing personal injury claims for emergency services agencies, we know what it takes to keep you moving. Through early intervention and best-practice injury management, we help you achieve the best possible outcomes with minimal disruption. Our experienced mobile case managers oversee medical approvals so claims progress quickly, while we work with you to support your teams back into the workplace.

Through the Mutual Benefits Program, we proactively reduce injury risks in the sector and provide tailored support to frontline workers so you can keep delivering the vital services NSW relies on. This includes a $5 million investment in emergency services claim and injury management innovations, technology, and research partnerships – to help drive better outcomes and keep your teams safe and operational.

Tailored services to support our frontline in NSW

Our claims model has been refined using insights from our Australia-wide exposure, and over 15 years’ experience working with first responders. In addition to specialist roles like return to work specialists, mental health specialists and legal specialists, our service model is propelled by innovations that enhance the recovery process and empower our staff to deliver claims management activity which really makes a difference.

Mobile case management

Our newly introduced team of mobile case managers are empowered to make on-the-spot decisions to facilitate faster medical treatment. Travelling across NSW, they work with employers, workers and their treating health practitioners to help a worker return to work sooner.

Tailored injury claim pathways

Our years of experience and intimate knowledge of the risks associated with frontline workers has enabled us to design tailored claim pathways. We customise our claims management approach to address the specific needs of emergency services workers and ensure they have the right support and services along the way.

Career case management

Given the nature of injuries and illness across emergency services, we know that not all workers will return to their pre-injury duties. We offer a proactive and supportive approach to career change or medical retirement that recognises a uniformed career and years of service.

Biopsychosocial and risk screening tool

Our tool helps case managers identify biopsychosocial risks that could delay recovery. Integrated into our claims system, it uses automation and workflows to provide a holistic view across medical, mental health, social, and occupational factors. The profiling score guides support levels and actions to improve claim outcomes.

Resources

Resources for claims, recovery and workplaces

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Training

Customised and flexible learning for workplace peace of mind

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Workers compensation: National updates and insights

This session is designed to provide employers with an update on current issues impacting workers compensation schemes, the latest trends, external factors and legal implications, and the expected implications of these issues for employers across the jurisdictional Workers Compensation schemes of SA, NSW and VIC.
Host : Internal

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Role of the return to work coordinator – VIC

This 2-day training workshop, conducted in Melbourne Victoria and endorsed by WorkSafe Victoria, empowers RTW Coordinators with vital tools to effectively manage return to work processes in accordance with legislation and injury management principles. Participants will engage with content to learn how to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work plans under the WIRC Act 2013. A WorkSafe VIC endorsed Certificate will be provided upon full participation in the RTWC training.
Host : Workplace Interventions

Engaging effectively with health professionals to improve return to work outcome

This session is designed for professionals involved in return to work (RTW) programs, including Human Resources Managers, Case Managers, and Rehabilitation Coordinators. It focuses on optimising the role of health professionals in facilitating effective and sustainable RTW outcomes for employees recovering from illness or injury. Participants will explore the crucial role that health professionals play in the RTW process. This session emphasises the importance of collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches and how to leverage the expertise of health professionals to support employee recovery and reintegration into the workplace.
Host : Work Rehab

Best practice in injury management: Plan, act, review

This session will cover the “Plan, Act, Review” Framework and will focus on the importance of early intervention, and injury management best practices to support return to work. This session will outline the key actions needed to set claims up for success, while also highlighting common barriers and red flags to watch for. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with a practical framework to plan, act, and review effectively when managing workplace injuries.
Host : Procare

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Strong minds, silent battles: Women’s mental health at work

Gender shapes how we experience mental health at work – and the data tells a clear story: women carry a disproportionate share of the risk. Join Keith Govias (EML), Dr Leah Collins (Transitioning Well), Rose Evans (Bridge Street Psychology), and Thea O’Connor (Menopause at Work) as they unpack the unique challenges women face in the workplace. Discover practical strategies for employers and employees to foster support, resilience, and wellbeing together.
Host : Internal

Navigating change for leaders: When uncertainty is the only certainty

Change in the workplace – whether in roles, teams, or the organisation, often brings uncertainty, which can feel overwhelming and stressful. Leaders face unique challenges during these times, as change impacts them and their teams. Everyone responds differently, so understanding emotional reactions and learning practical strategies is essential. In this 1.5 hour session, Transitioning Well will help leaders support themselves and others through change, focusing on managing anxiety, worry, and stress effectively.
Host : Transitioning Well

Mental Health First Aid (VIC)

The Accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training tailored for workplaces, enables participants to acquire vital skills to recognise, respond, and support adults facing mental health challenges. Our facilitators bring expertise to ensure your people are well-equipped to navigate mental health challenges confidently. A MHFA endorsed certificate will be provided upon full participation in the training.
Host : Access Psychology
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