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This Lung Cancer Awareness Day, we look to our medical professionals to educate the public on Respiratory Health

Lung Cancer Awareness 2024: The Occupational Link

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 …

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024

October 1st marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With as many as 21,000 Australian women expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, raising awareness around the condition and its risk factors is essential. Breast cancer is among …

Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024

This Thursday September 26th, as we observe Mesothelioma Awareness Day, it is important to reflect on the impact of this rare but aggressive cancer, as well as the ongoing efforts to improve awareness, prevention, and treatment. The primary risk factor for …

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Protection & Prevention

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to support the 26,400 Australian men expected to be diagnosed this year. This month is also a timely reminder to protect ourselves against occupational hazards at our workplaces that may increase risk …

Am I at risk of Raynaud’s Disease?

Raynaud’s disease (also known as Raynaud’s syndrome or Raynaud’s phenomenon) affects around 5% of men and 10% of women in Australia. Raynaud’s disease is a condition that restricts blood flow to your fingers and toes in response to cold weather or …

What to know about Impairment Benefits in Victoria

What are Impairment Benefits If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria there are a number of benefits and compensation options that can make the whole process confusing and difficult to understand and navigate. If it is determined that your …

Worker cutting concrete whilst dust flows around them creating an environment that can cause silicosis

WorkCover Entitlements for Occupational Diseases

If a worker contracts a disease as a result of exposure to risk factors arising from the nature of employment, that disease may be classified as an occupational disease. Are there any entitlements?

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Are WorkCover payments taxable?

Generally, if the payments relate to your loss of income because of your injury, then it will usually be assessable income and therefore taxable. But when is this the case?

Workplace Modernisation Changes

Recently, the government made changes to the Victorian WorkCover Legislation via the WorkCover Scheme Modernisation Act 2024 and these changes were implemented effective from March 31, 2024. In summary, these changes predominantly affect WorkCover claims related to: The new stress claim …

The process of challenging a WorkCover decision in Victoria

Sustaining an injury at work can have a significant impact on your life, presenting you with not only physical injuries, but also psychological and financial stress. The last thing you need is your WorkCover claim being rejected.

What can you do if your claim is rejected?

WorkCover is the primary authority responsible for your entitlements, such as weekly payments, medical expenses, or lump-sum claims. If one of Workcover’s insurers makes a decision you do not agree with (examples include: rejecting your claim or denying your request for physiotherapy) you are able dispute and challenge that decision.