Resources for Workers
Being involved in a workers' compensation claim can be overwhelming. These resources are designed to help you understand the workers' compensation journey. The key message is simple: Reach Out For Help.
It Pays To Care publishes independent information for everyone involved in work injury management, from workers to employers to insurers and regulators. Please note that we are not a support service.
Factsheets
These factsheets have been designed for you. They explain key parts of the workers compensation journey.
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The It Pays to Care Podcast - Series 1
Aggression at Work - Two Stories of Compensation and Recovery
Hosted by psychologist Sam Sellwood, Series One of The It Pays To Care Podcast takes a look at an issue that's more and more common in Australia in recent years: psychological injury in the workplace.
This series follows the fictional but representative stories of Rachel, a teacher, and Jake, a supermarket worker, as they experience the psychological impacts of aggression at work.
Along the way Sam will speak with a range of experts, from union officials to a workers' compensation mental health specialist and an occupational physician - uncovering a range of useful insights for listeners. Whether you're considering your options around workers' compensation, you're on a claim, or you are supporting someone who is, this podcast has insights for you. Employers can also gain useful new perspectives on how to best support workers after workplace injury.
Reach Out for Help
For support through your workers compensation journey, contact:
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Your union, if you are a member.
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Your workers’ compensation case manager.
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Your workplace supervisor.
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Your workplace Health and Safety Representative.
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Your workplace Return To Work Coordinator (larger and higher risk employers have these).
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You workplace HR team.
For free and confidential mental health support you can contact:
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Your workplace Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Beyond Blue for 24/7 support – 1300 22 46 36
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LifeLine for 24/7 support – 13 11 14
Key Contacts
It Pays to Care has compiled a non-exhaustive list of contacts that may be useful for injured workers.
Please note that It Pays to Care is not a support service.
These resources were developed by It Pays To Care in collaboration with union representatives from the Australian Education Union Tasmanian Branch and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association. The IPTC X Unions Project was supported by an investment from EML Group's Mutual Benefits Program.