Australia’s New National Lung Cancer Screening Program: A Vital Step in Early Detection As of 1 July 2025, Australia has officially launched the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP), a significant public health initiative offering free low-dose CT (LDCT) scans to …
June is National Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness of Australia’s second-deadliest cancer, and its often-overlooked link to workplace exposure. While genetics, age, and diet are well-known risk factors, emerging research has revealed that your job could …
World Blood Cancer Day: Is Your Job Making You Sick? World Blood Cancer Day, on 28 May, shines a light on one of the deadliest and fastest-growing disease groups in Australia. With over 135,000 Australians currently living with a blood cancer or …
Common Mistake To Avoid In A WorkCover Claim Commencing a WorkCover claim can feel daunting and overwhelming. The constant flow of documents, rules, appointments and meetings can create confusion and frustration. While the process may seem complex, avoiding common mistakes can …
Melanoma March: A Timely Reminder Every March, Australians come together for Melanoma March, an initiative led by the Melanoma Institute of Australia (MIA). Running from March 1st to March 30th, this event raises awareness and funds for life-saving melanoma research. Given …
How Are WorkCover Payouts Calculated? Acquiring an injury at work and attempting to seek compensation can be a stressful process, where complicated terms and rules surrounding WorkCover payments can generate a confusing procedure. An injury at work can entitle you to …
Medical Panels and WorkCover – What You Need To Know Functions of Medical Panels in WorkCover Claims Throughout the WorkCover claim process, disputes may arise regarding medical questions critical to your claim. These questions can significantly impact whether your claim is …
World Cancer Day 2025: Understanding Occupational Cancers Cancer affects over a million Australians, with 3 in 10 deaths attributable to cancer and an estimated 5000 new cases of work-related cancer annually. World Cancer Day, on February 4th, serves as a reminder …
What is the Link between the Beauty Industry and Occupational Disease? Workers in the beauty industry are vulnerable to several health risks due to the presence of toxic substances like volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These substances, including aromatics, ketones, esters, and …
Recently Zaparas Lawyers successfully assisted a retired firefighter to obtain WorkCover compensation including medical and like services and a period of weekly payments in relation to his Parkinson’s Disease. Our client, Joe*, a 79-year-old retired firefighter that had been employed by …
National Skin Cancer Action Week (17-23 November) is a reminder of the well-known dangers of skin cancer. Termed the ‘national cancer’, Australia holds the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Although skin cancer is largely preventable, two out of …
Each November, we observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to shed light on one of the most common and deadly cancers affecting 2.5 million people worldwide. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the environmental and occupational risk factors …
