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We are an online resource for return to work professionals, as well as employers wanting to help injured or ill employees to recover.

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How much impact do a worker's age and the type of work have on back and neck pain? Key findings: ow.ly/X8DvO

For Doctors - Back and neck pain: does age (and work) make a difference?

Professor Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde outlines key findings based on the study of 40,000 Danes.

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How can you tell if an injury was work-related? Start by asking questions. ow.ly/X8Dnv

The Value of Questions and Early Answers

Gather round, I've got a story to tell - and it starts with a question...

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Bullying in the workplace can have tragic consequences. Employers need to be vigilant. ow.ly/X8DfP
Regional healthcare and social assistance workers had highest injury claims in 2015 bit.ly/1VCo2hX via @SafetyCultureHQ
"New Mental Health First Aid guidelines for workers" by @SafetyOz on @LinkedIn linkedin.com/pulse/new-menta…

New Mental Health First Aid guidelines for workers

At a recent Suicide Prevention Forum in Melbourne, arranged by the Creative Ministries Network, Mental Health First Aid was energetically discussed for its remediation, awareness-raising and preven...

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The attitude of co-workers can make an enormous difference when injured workers return to work. ow.ly/X8Cdd
Are enough GPs recommending RTW? There's plenty of evidence that it helps injured workers recover. ow.ly/X8BF1

Most Victorian GPs not recommending RTW: study

A study shows that Victorian GPs are unlikely to recommend alternate duties for injured workers.

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A mild traumatic brain injury doesn't need to mean the end of working life. RTW is still possible. ow.ly/X8Bpe

How to help return to work after a mild traumatic brain injury

The importance of recognition and education in RTW after a mild traumatic brain injury and groups for whom the process is more difficult.

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Every workplace needs clear guidelines regarding their approach to injury management. ow.ly/X8BgB

Injury Management: how to create your policy

An injury management policy provides broad guidelines on the company’s approach to injury management. It provides clear procedures, and lays out the foundation for dealing with injuries in the...

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With small changes, you can help to create a positive workplace culture. ow.ly/X8B6o
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When developing workplace systems, how can you tell what's working and what's not? ow.ly/X8Bc3

RTW Systems - How does your workplace stack-up?

Developing effective workplace systems can be challenging. It can also be difficult to know if they are working.

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Webinar: What works - Lessons from overseas - Return to Work Matters rtwmatters.org/article/artic…
Compensation may result in poorer outcomes for the health of injured workers. ow.ly/X8Awi

Compensation's negative side effects

We don't talk enough about the poor outcomes associated with workers' compensation.

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How can we help cancer patients to get back to work after treatment? There IS life after cancer. ow.ly/X8A6P
Which treatments are most likely to help people with shoulder or elbow pain? ow.ly/X8A35

Shoulder and elbow pain: which treatments work?

The evidence for and against some of the most common treatments for shoulder and elbow pain.

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Getting back to work after injury can be daunting. These helpful tips will help you to get through it. ow.ly/X8zWZ

Returning to work? Ten tips to help you survive the system!

Getting back to work after illness or injury can be daunting. Stick to our top ten, however, and not only will you survive - you'll thrive.

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Top ten tips for RTW coordinators managing a stress claim: ow.ly/X8zTG

Top ten tips to keep you on track when managing a stress claim.

To help an employee return to work after a stress claim, our ten tips start with proactivity and care. Read on!

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Short terms claims can become long term claims. The way you react can make all the difference. ow.ly/X8zOY

Top ten tips for preventing long term claims

Changes to your injury management system can help reduce claim duration.

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Helping workers with depression in the workplace is good for everybody. Here's how you can help: ow.ly/X8yyw

Top ten tips to help employees with depression

Productive employment probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of depression. But helping employees with depression stay at work is good for everybody. Our top ten tips show...

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