Nationally consistent approval framework for workplace rehabilitation providers
A working group, consisting of representatives from each jurisdiction’s workers’ compensation authorities, was commissioned by the Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authorities (HWCA) to consider a nationally consistent approval model for occupational rehabilitation providers.
The Guide – Nationally Consistent Approval Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers – was drafted by the working group and endorsed by HWCA after industry consultation. Comcare along with signatories from other Workers’ Compensation Authorities commenced operating under the national framework from 1 July 2010.
The nationally consistent approval framework introduces a robust approval system across participating workers’ compensation authorities, which enables the objective measurement of provider performance against consistent conditions of approval. This framework also establishes principles designed to deliver high quality workplace rehabilitation services to workers, employers and insurers.
A copy of the framework can be downloaded from the HWCA website.
Rehabilitation providers seeking to be an approved workplace rehabilitation provider will need to submit an application to the jurisdiction in which the approval is sought, and demonstrate how they will meet the national conditions of approval (including the principles of workplace rehabilitation and the Code of Conduct).
For more information on the Comcare application requirements go to the section 'How to become an WRP' and complete the Comcare application documentation.