Workplace Rehabilitation
Helping people return to work happier and healthier, ensuring the health benefits of good work are maxmised.
Workplace rehabilitation for WA businesses
As an accredited Workplace Rehabilitation Provider, we are experts in assisting injured and ill employees to return to work by addressing physical, psychological, and psychosocial barriers. We support employers, insurers, brokers and doctors in achieving higher than industry return to work outcomes.
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Return-to-work facilitation
By engaging in workplace rehabilitation, businesses can facilitate the return of ill or injured employees to suitable duties, supporting them in their recovery whilst maximising the health benefits of work.
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Reduced costs
Effective workplace rehabilitation programs can help reduce workers’ compensation costs associated with absenteeism, medical expenses and the hiring and training replacement workers.
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Improved morale and retention
Investing in employees’ rehabilitation and wellbeing demonstrates a commitment to their welfare, leading to higher morale and retention and a positive workplace culture.
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Legal compliance and risk management
Implementing comprehensive workplace rehabilitation practices ensures compliance with legal obligations and regulatory requirements related to workers compensation and occupational health and safety.
Workplace rehabilitation services in Perth and beyond
Our workplace rehabilitation services are characterised by our comprehensive and personalised approach to supporting employees and employers through the return-to-work process.
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We consult with the injured worker, their employer, relevant medical professionals, and the workers’ compensation insurer to conduct an early, accurate initial assessment and identify the most appropriate intervention.
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We collaboratively develop return-to-work plans with the injured worker, employer, and treating doctor, considering all available and appropriate options for returning to their pre-injury role.
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We undertake evaluations in consultation with medical opinions to understand and establish the injured worker’s physical abilities, aiding in identifying return-to-work options.
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Where appropriate, we assist in identifying the injured worker’s transferable skills, strengths and aptitude, considering medical factors and the labour market to match them with suitable roles.
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Where required, we use one of our host employers or identify a new host employer to provide a safe, supportive environment for injured workers to return to work, increasing their confidence and clarifying their work capacity.
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We intervene early to accurately understand factors contributing to injuries/illnesses with thorough psychosocial assessments and a solution-focused approach.
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We conduct comprehensive workplace reviews and identify where adjustments can be made to assist in the success of return-to-work programs.
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We systematically review workplaces and roles, considering physical and psychosocial factors, to identify tasks that can be undertaken as part of return-to-work programs.
Why choose Working Life as your workplace rehabilitation partner?
Our superior return to work rates
We have incredibly high return-to-work rates for the same employer and the same duties and for the new employer and the new duties.
Our multidisciplinary staff
Our team comprises psychologists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, registered nurses, and rehabilitation counsellors with an average of 10 years of industry experience.
Our experience
We have been an accredited Workplace Rehabilitation Provider since 1996. Working Life is perfectly placed to assist with all your workplace rehabilitation requirements.
