Useful Links

For information, advice and support about workcover you can contact:

Injured Workers Support

WIRC

Work Injured Resource Connection – based in South Australia and founded by Rosemary Mckenzie-Ferguson.

Injured workers support in Sydney

If your in Sydney consider joining the injured workers support group

http://www.injuredworkerssupport.org.au/

email: director@workershealth.com.au

[Yes, they are an accredited rehab provider for WorkCover NSW, but they do support injured workers]

Your union

The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) has a dedicated website for injured nurses + support group.

http://www.nursesrtw.com.au

Online Claims Manual Vic

Website: http://www1.worksafe.vic.gov.au/vwa/claimsmanual/default.htm

WorkSafe Victoria / RTW Inspectorate

Website: www.workcover.vic.gov.au

Worksafe Victoria Complaints Department

222 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000
Email: complaints@worksafe.vic.gov.au

Accident Compensation Conciliation Service (ACCS)

Level 9, 460 Lonsdale Street, or
GPO Box 251, Melbourne VIC. 3001
Phone: 03 994 0111
Toll Free: 1800 635 960

Website: www.conciliation.vic.gov.au

Ombudsman Victoria:

Phone: (03) 9613 6222 or 1800 806 314

Website: www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au

Workers’ Occupational Health Centre

Phone: (03) 9662 4820

Website: www.wohc.org.au

Australian Human Rights Commission

Level 8, Piccadilly Tower
133 Castlereagh Street, SYDNEY, NSW 2000
GPO Box 5218, SYDNEY NSW 2001

Telephone: (02) 9284 9600
Web: www.hreoc.gov.au/

Complaints Infoline: 1300 656 419

Email: complaintsinfo@humanrights.gov.au
General enquiries and publications: 1300 369 711
TTY: 1800 620 241
Fax: (02) 9284 9611SMS for info pack or
complaint form: 0488 744 487 (0488 RIGHTS)

Australian Industrial Relations Commission

Level 4, 11 Exhibition Street, Melbourne or
GPO Box 1994, Melbourne, 3001
Tel: (03) 8661 777
Fax: (03) 9655 0401
Email: melbourne@airc.gov.au

Medical Panels

Level 18, 460 Lonsdale Street,
GPO Box 2709, Melbourne 3001
Phone: (03) 8256 1555
Toll Free: 1800 061 715
Fax: (03) 8256 1550
Web: http://www.medicalpanels.vic.gov.au/

WorkCover Assist

Whilst WorkCover assist is a service paid for by WorkSafe Vic (how ironic), they are very impressive and some of their (6) representatives kick butt for you something unbelievable at Conciliation. Their services are free of charge. We have personally had several amazing experiences with Peter Cestinucci, who came HIGHLY recommended by Shine Lawyers. You are allowed to request a specific representative – so please ask for Peter on our behalf, and you will NOT be disappointed.

Webiste: http://www.workcoverassist.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/wsinternet/Workcover+Assist/Home/

Union Assist

54 Victoria St,
Carlton South 3053
Phone: 03 9639 6144
Fax: 03 9639 6155
Email: info@unionassist.org.au

Victorian Equal Opportunities Commission

Level 3, 380 Lonsdale Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 9281 7111 or 1800 134 142 (toll free)
Fax: (03) 9281 7171
Email: information@veohrc.vic.gov.au
TTY: (03) 9281 7110
Complaints & Advice Line: Weekdays: 9am-5pm,
Wednesdays 9am-1pm
Tel: (03) 9281 7100
TTY: (03) 9281 7110
Email: complaints@veohrc.vic.gov.au

Work health and safety authorities

Victoria
http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/wsinternet/worksafe/home/safety+and+prevention/health+and+safety+topics/bullying

Useful Links

Our allies – for united we stand!

Visit the website>>Set up in 2011,The Injured Workers Support Network is a not for profit organisation whose prime purpose is to assist injured workers in meeting the adjustment needs, psychological issues and re-employment challenges during their injury. By offering advice in gaining the services for which they are entitled. Our Mission To assist and support workers who have sustained work related injuries & disabilities To provide and share information and experiences about the workers compensation system and the rights of injured & disabled workers. To form networks between injured workers and other organisations that have similar aims and objectives. Assist and encourage injured workers to establish links within their local community health system, Government Departments, organisations and other individual support groups who can assist injured workers.

We also love Vic Election Count Down, by Tara Nipe. Tara is a witty, opinionated and very smart nurse who is campaigning for maintaining adequate nurse patient ratios in Victoria, with, ah, a twist…

Workcover useful links & contacts

GENERAL

Useful workcover and -related links

VIC

Useful workcover and -related links

NSW

Useful workcover and -related links

Work Injured Resource Connections (WIRC)

Australian Resources and Associations

International Resources

Useful legal links

WorkCover Survival Kit (SA) – great website packed with very useful info applicable to SA

Libraries

The following law libraries may be consulted by the public. Also, all law courts will have at least a basic collection that may – with permission from the court staff – be consulted.

State Library of Victoria

328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000

Tel: 86647000

Web: www.slv.vic.gov.au

Victoria Legal Aid – Public Law Library

350 Queen Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000

Tel: 9269 0232

email: library@vla.vic.gov.au

Web: www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/library.htm