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Information of interest to our Clients and for the industry

On 26th September our Managing Director, Karen Castledine, attended the launch of Business NSW’s report on ‘Fixing the NSW Workers …
On Friday night (22/9) I had the honour of attending and hosting the ARPA NSW 2023 Awards, as the NSW …
icare announces successful tenderers for Workplace Rehabilitation Provider, Medico-Legal and Investigation Services. Work Options is delighted to be successfully re-appointed …
This is the second of two articles where we answer the question: why are employee counselling programs not the solution …
Lower Back Disorder, or LBD, is defined as trauma affecting the lower portion of the spine. This can be caused …
We know how hard it is to find skilled staff and we also understand how much harder it has become …
We have all experienced eye strain, neck pain, headaches or a sore back when sitting for long periods at our …
Our Drug and Alcohol testing team enjoys being onsite supporting employers to safeguard their workplace. When the team is conducting …
As we spend around a third of our day working, this environment should be comfortable, safe, and healthy for us …
The workers’ compensation scheme can be a difficult experience for both the employer and the injured employee. There are a …
The impacts of drugs and alcohol in the workplace present huge financial, social and cultural risks to employers. Whilst some …
The trials and tribulations our world has been through the past few years have taken a toll on mental health. …
We hear from many employers asking how they can make their workplace a healthier and safer environment for their workers. …
Do you remember musical chairs, the party game we played as youngsters? It sometimes feels like we play it in …
Cannabis is illegal in Australia, but did you know that in early 2020 it was decriminalised in the Australian Capital …
If you’re on the look out for a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider as you have a claim or simply planning ahead …
In today’s times of significant labour shortages it is difficult finding the right person for a role, so when you …
More people are suffering from poor mental health thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has caused changes to people’s …
Work Options’ Managing Director Karen Castledine chats with The Australian Health & Safety Business Podcast on workplace rehabilitation and the …
With more and more employees working from home, workplace safety extends from the office to the home. One of our …
We sat down with Work Options’ Ashrit Kaur to chat about her role as Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor before she went …
Just like appointing the fire warden who assists with improving effective emergency procedures in the workplace, it’s ideal to appoint …
Creating and maintaining a healthy culture in a business is key to retaining employees; reducing workers’ compensation claims; improve business …
It is a wonderful feeling welcoming back an employee after an injury or illness.  It’s so pleasing to see them …
Our job as a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider (WRP) is to help both employers and injured workers navigate the complexity of …