Supporting Our People
10 days away – call rehab today! What the training covers Relevant legislation and FaHCSIA Framework Aim of Return to Work Roles and Responsibilities Support Services
10 days away – call rehab today! Relevant Legislation Public Service Act 1999 Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Privacy Act 1988 Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth)
10 days away – call rehab today! FaHCSIA’s Supporting Framework FaHCSIA Collective Agreement People Strategy FaHCSIA Health and Safety Management Arrangements FaHCSIA Occupational Health and Safety Policy FaHCSIA Return to Work Policy 2011 FaHCSIA Leave Guide Maximising Staff Attendance Strategy OHS Strategic Plan 2011
10 days away – call rehab today! FaHCSIA Return to Work Policy Aims to maximise staff attendance and to assist employees to return to work following an absence for injury or illness. In accordance with the FaHCSIA Collective Agreement, employees will be assisted in return to work following injury or illness through a facilitated workplace-based rehabilitation program.
10 days away – call rehab today! Workers’ Compensation Administered by Comcare Australia and based on rehabilitation Some exclusionary provisions Liability is determined by Comcare
10 days away – call rehab today! Non Compensable Independent Medical Assessment Rehabilitation intervention Centralised funding for early rehabilitation intervention 10 days away, contact OHS Section
10 days away – call rehab today! Importance of Return to Work Information is provided to Managers on benefits of rehabilitation
10 days away – call rehab today! What FaHCSIA’s Rehabilitation Advisors do Facilitate the rehabilitation process Provide managers with advice and assistance Engage rehabilitation providers
10 days away – call rehab today! What we ask managers to do Early notification – 10 days away, call rehab today! Advise employee of referral to HSD Section Obtain medical certificates, assess leave credits Maintain regular contact with employee and identify potential suitable duties Remain impartial and non judgemental
10 days away – call rehab today! Key Stakeholders EMPLOYEE REHAB ADVISOR REHAB PROVIDER DOCTOR COMCARE MANAGER COLLEAGUES FAMILY UNION REP/ SUPPORT PERSON
10 days away – call rehab today! Manager’s Quick Reference Guide