News
Updated Pharmacy Policy - 31 Jan 2012
We are introducing initiatives to strengthen the services we provide to improve health outcomes. This is consistent with our Comcare Strategic Plan 2010–2015.
Health and Wellbeing Coordinator training - 12 Jan 2012
Comcare is running informative and practical two-day training programs aimed at providing knowledge and skills to implement effective and comprehensive workplace health and wellbeing programs.
New content in our eCPM - 21 Dec 2011
Comcare recently updated the electronic Claims Policy Manual (eCPM).
Recent changes to the SRC Act - 19 Dec 2011
A number of changes to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 came into effect on 7 December 2011.
New managing overseas risk resources - 15 Dec 2011
Organisations are often confronted by the reality of increased risk when sending workers overseas. To assist members of the federal jurisdiction, Comcare has developed fact sheets and tools that raise awareness of the OHS considerations associated with overseas work.
New Work Health web pages - 26 Sep 2011
Comcare recognises the importance of workplace design and management and how good work can have a positive impact on the health of workers. We have created a Work Health section on our website which provides tools and resources for organisations to protect and promote the health of their workers. We encourage you to visit the Work Health pages and use the resources available.
Physiotherapy and Psychology/Counselling policies - 29 Aug 2011
Comcare are introducing new policies in Physiotherapy and Psychology/Counselling from 12 September 2011. These policies support the introduction of national standardised processes and allow improved dialogue between injured workers, their treating allied healthcare practitioner and Claims Services Officers.
Have your say on Model Work Health and Safety Legislation for the mining industry - 19 Jul 2011
Safe Work Australia has released draft model Work Health and Safety Regulations, model Codes of Practice and an Issues Paper relating to the mining industry for public comment. For more information visit Safework Australia's website.
Work Health and Safety Plan 2011-12 now available - 19 Jul 2011
Comcare’s annual Work Health and Safety Plan for the 2011-12 financial year has been released.
Asbestos Innovation Fund calls for submissions - 12 Jul 2011
The Asbestos Innovation Fund is calling for submissions for funding with applications open until 25 July.