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Fixing the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme

On 26th September our Managing Director, Karen Castledine, attended the launch of Business NSW’s report on ‘Fixing the NSW Workers …

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Celebrating the Workplace Rehabilitation Industry

On Friday night (22/9) I had the honour of attending and hosting the ARPA NSW 2023 Awards, as the NSW …

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Work Options reappointed on icare Workplace Rehabilitation panel

icare announces successful tenderers for Workplace Rehabilitation Provider, Medico-Legal and Investigation Services. Work Options is delighted to be successfully re-appointed …

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The blueprint for managing mental health in your business

This is the second of two articles where we answer the question: why are employee counselling programs not the solution …

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How to avoid LBD

Lower Back Disorder, or LBD, is defined as trauma affecting the lower portion of the spine. This can be caused …

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Financial Incentives to help your Recruitment

We know how hard it is to find skilled staff and we also understand how much harder it has become …

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Top 3 Ergonomic workstation tips

We have all experienced eye strain, neck pain, headaches or a sore back when sitting for long periods at our …

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What is the top Drug & Alcohol testing question asked?

Our Drug and Alcohol testing team enjoys being onsite supporting employers to safeguard their workplace. When the team is conducting …

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Top 3 Mental Health resources to support your workers

As we spend around a third of our day working, this environment should be comfortable, safe, and healthy for us …

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Our top tip for workers’ compensation claim success

The workers’ compensation scheme can be a difficult experience for both the employer and the injured employee. There are a …

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Why Drug testing is an investment and not a cost

The impacts of drugs and alcohol in the workplace present huge financial, social and cultural risks to employers. Whilst some …

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Steps in supporting your workers back to the workplace

The trials and tribulations our world has been through the past few years have taken a toll on mental health. …

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Creating a tighter safety net

We hear from many employers asking how they can make their workplace a healthier and safer environment for their workers. …

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It’s time to move

Do you remember musical chairs, the party game we played as youngsters? It sometimes feels like we play it in …

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Driving under the influence of cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Australia, but did you know that in early 2020 it was decriminalised in the Australian Capital …

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How to choose a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider

If you’re on the look out for a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider as you have a claim or simply planning ahead …

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Top 5 reasons for a pre-hire fitness assessment

In today’s times of significant labour shortages it is difficult finding the right person for a role, so when you …

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COVID Fatigue in the workplace

More people are suffering from poor mental health thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has caused changes to people’s …

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The Australian Health & Safety Business Podcast

Work Options’ Managing Director Karen Castledine chats with The Australian Health & Safety Business Podcast on workplace rehabilitation and the …

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Experience of a work-from-home ergonomics assessment

With more and more employees working from home, workplace safety extends from the office to the home. One of our …

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Staff in the Spotlight – Ashrit Kaur

We sat down with Work Options’ Ashrit Kaur to chat about her role as Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor before she went …

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Qualities of the Mental Health Champion role

Just like appointing the fire warden who assists with improving effective emergency procedures in the workplace, it’s ideal to appoint …

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Why introduce a Mental Health Champion?

Creating and maintaining a healthy culture in a business is key to retaining employees; reducing workers’ compensation claims; improve business …

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Assessing fitness for work after an injury or illness

It is a wonderful feeling welcoming back an employee after an injury or illness. It’s so pleasing to see them …

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What is a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider?

Our job as a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider (WRP) is to help both employers and injured workers navigate the complexity of …

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