Navigating Return to Work Obligations for Workplace Injuries

The purpose of the webinar is to gain further understanding of the Return to Work Obligations for employers, workers and return-to-work coordinators outlined in the Workers Compensation Act 1987. In this 45-minute webinar, Dianne Capulong will:

  • Share insights around classifications in the Automotive Industry and how the insurer differentiates each business sector.
  • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of each party and how they contribute to achieving Return to Work outcomes and explore how obligations can impact the outcome and experience for injury management and how taking proactive steps can be beneficial for all employers and workers.
  • Explore how Motor Trades Care can support businesses with their Injury Management to minimise the risk of injuries, achieve return-to-work outcomes and empower their people by promoting a great safety culture in the workplace.

 

Meet the Presenter:

Dianne Capulong is a Return to Work Consultant at Motor Trades Care and has experience working in the personal and general insurance sector across operations, legislation, and organisational behaviour. Dianne integrated into workers’ compensation, starting in the Small to Medium (SME) space with physical claims with a focus on educating employers about injury management then transitioning to the specialised segment managing psychological, complex and disease-based claims. She then merged into the employer’s space as a Return to Work Coordinat

or handling injury management for a large employer across all states in Australia. Dianne is passionate about assisting employers and workers through injury management, utilising her knowledge and insights to achieve Return to Work Outcomes while promoting a great safety work culture whilst educating safe work practices to minimise the risk of injuries.

 

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