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What the training covers

• Relevant legislation and FaHCSIA Framework

• Aim of Return to Work

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Support Services

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Relevant Legislation

• Public Service Act 1999

• Safety, Rehabilitation and

Compensation Act 1988

• Privacy Act 1988

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth)

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FaHCSIA’s Supporting Framework

• FaHCSIA Collective Agreement 2009-2011

• 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

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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.

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Workers’ Compensation

• Administered by Comcare Australia and

based on rehabilitation

• Some exclusionary provisions

• Liability is determined

by Comcare

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Non Compensable

• Independent Medical Assessment

• Rehabilitation intervention

• Centralised funding for early rehabilitation

intervention

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Importance of Return to Work

• Information is provided to Managers on benefits of rehabilitation

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What FaHCSIA’s Rehabilitation Advisors do

• Facilitate the rehabilitation process

• Provide managers with

advice and assistance

• Engage rehabilitation

providers

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What we ask managers to do

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• 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

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Key Stakeholders

EMPLOYEE

REHABADVISOR

REHABPROVIDER

DOCTOR

COMCAREMANAGER

COLLEAGUESFAMILY

UNION REP/ SUPPORT PERSON

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Manager’s Quick Reference Guide