WorkSafe Advisory Service – Prevention is better than cure?
PRESENTER: SHANED GAFFNEYHealth Safety and Wellbeing Senior Advisor Advisory Service | Stakeholder Engagement Unit WorkSafe Tasmania | Department of Justice Shaned Gaffney is a Senior Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor with WorkSafe Tasmania and holds degrees in Exercise Physiology, Medical Science, and Work Health and Safety. She has over 30 years of experience, both […]
REPEAT: HOBART: Persistent Pain: Interdisciplinary Care: Psychology, Physiotherapy And You
Due to the popularity of this event, we were unable to accommodate all those who wished to attend, however the speakers have kindly agreed to run a repeat of this breakfast on Tuesday 14 March 2023. Dr Brad Mertens (Clinical Psychologist) & Megan Willing (Physiotherapist) who are Pain Management Specialists practicing in Hobart. The topic […]
PD Breakfast series – Launceston
Events are being planned for April and May 2023. Details coming soon.
Entries open for 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards
Entries have opened for the biennial WorkSafe Tasmania Awards, with winners to be announced at a gala dinner in Hobart on 3 November 2023. Since 1996, the WorkSafe Awards have recognised people, teams, and organisations for going above and beyond to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for workers injured due to their work. Winning […]
HOBART: Persistent Pain: Interdisciplinary Care: Psychology, Physiotherapy and You
Presenters: Insight Pain Clinic
Revision of Work Health and Safety Regulations (2022) in Tasmania
The TAVRP are pleased to see the revision this week of Work Health and Safety Regulations (2022) in Tasmania. The Regulations now specifically mention psychosocial hazards and the requirement that PCBUs manage this risk, just as other hazards in the workplace are managed (in line with ISO45003). As rehabilitation providers in workplaces, we are very […]
New WRP Accreditation Framework Decisions for Tasmania
Following an extensive stakeholder consultation and review process, the WorkCover Tasmania Board has approved changes to the current Tasmanian Accreditation Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers (WRPs). These changes will come into effect in 2023. The Framework ensures WRPs operating within the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme are following best practice. Changes mean the accreditation framework, amongst […]
Harnessing the power of beliefs and perceptions to optimise work participation (ASORC webinar)
Our experience is consistent with the literature – that it is factors not related to an individual’s illness, condition or disability which determine whether they will remain at, return to, or obtain work. There are many ways to identify these factors. The greater challenge is how to address them. In conjunction with Monash University, MedHealth […]
Asbestos Awareness: Better Work Tasmania Networking Forum
Presented by Asbestos Free Tasmania and WorkSafe Tasmania Cost: FREE Supporting National Asbestos Awareness Week 2022 this Forum will explore: *what is asbestos *where asbestos can be found *how to manage asbestos *asbestos in vinyl products and flooring *the health risks and impacts of asbestos exposure *Tasmania’s statistics and the Tasmanian asbestos compensation scheme. Register here: Better […]
Hobart: Pain Management Challenges in the Workplace Injuries Context
Presenter: Dr Marcus Mina Gurgius Dr Gurgius is an experienced Pain Medicine Specialist with multiple qualifications who consults from St Helens Private Hospital. Dr Gurgius strongly recommends a multidisciplinary approach to Persistent Pain and is building a network of allied health professionals. He is a Local Facilitator for the Pain Revolution Program. Dr Gurgius is […]
