Workers' Compensation Workshop

Engaging Doctors and Workers

Safe Work Australia data identifies the ongoing failure of Workers’ Compensation insurers to return injured workers to work. With passive/reactive claims management leading to an increase in the average time lost for serious claims by 24% between 2008/2009 and 2017/2018.

With passive claims management by insurers becoming the norm, especially in Victoria and NSW, employers need to exercise as much control over the claims management and return to work process as possible.

First and foremost in this endeavour, is the effective engagement of injured workers and the treating practitioner.

At our upcoming workshop, Collective Safety have arranged for Aegis Risk Management Services to provide practical strategies to assist employers in effectively engaging both injured workers and their treaters in the return to work process.

Through an interactive workshop, attendees will gain an understanding of:

The impact of passive/reactive management on return to work outcomes
The importance of early return to work
Strategies to effectively engage injured workers
How to identify at risk claimants
Why treating practitioners don’t trust employers and their return to work coordinators
How to effectively engage with treating practitioners
How to dialogue with treating practitioners around ongoing incapacity

Your Presenters

Simon Booth
Manager AEGIS Risk Management Services

Simon has over 20 years’ experience in Workers’ Compensation and has worked across underwriting, risk management, loss control, injury management and claims management. Simon is an Insurance Broker specialising in Workers’ Compensation, he works with employers nationally to reduce their risks, liabilities and premium spend.

Cathy Power
Account Manager AEGIS Risk Management Services

Cathy has 12 years’ experience in Workers’ Compensation working across a variety of roles including Case Manager, Return To Work Specialist, Technical Manager and Team Leader. Cathy specialises in assisting employers in engaging the key stakeholders in the return to work process, to achieve a timely and sustainable return to work outcomes.

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