National Workers Compensation Summit 2011 event overview
Many thanks to everyone who attended the 2011 National Workers Compensation Summit. The array of topics covered, and the variety of industry's represented ensured a comprehensive conference with lots of networking opportunities, where you were able to design your own program through the number of streams running.
National Workers Compensation Summit 2011 attracted over 100 speakers, delegates and exhibitors combined, as they get involved in discussing the harmonisation of national workers compensation laws across the country, national reform and fraud in claims.
We had the opportunity to interview Paul Bailey, Ambassador for Spinal Chord Injuries Australia, who spoke at the 12th Annual National Workers Compensation Summit 2011. 1 –Can you run me through some of the emotional and financial costs involved with a spinal chord injury? 2 –What's the key to getting back your independence through rehabilitation, health management and community support? 3 -How is the project "Walk On" improving peoples' ability to rehabilitate and get back to work, improving their life as a whole? 4 - Can you explain a bit of the work you're doing for Spinal Chord Injuries Australia? 5- You presented at the Worker's Comp 2011 event. What would you like delegates to take away from listening to your presentation?
We had the opportunity to interview Laurel Kong from KPMG, who spoke at the 12th Annual National Workers Compensation Summit 2011. 1 –How are the changing demographics and ageing population impacting Worker's Comp? 2 – In removing the age limit for companies, how will that support the ageing workforce and how do you think that it is achievable? 3 -You presented at the Worker's Comp 2011 event. What are the key messages that you'd like delegates to take with them in attending your presentation? 4 -How important do you think events like this are for the industry as a whole and how important is it that KPMG is represented?
We had the opportunity to interview Jaron Moran, Senior OHS Workers Compensation Officer for the Australian Council of Trade Unions, who spoke at the 12th Annual National Workers Compensation Summit 2011. 1 –What's the impact of policy and scheme changes on the various jurisdictions as far as Worker's Comp is concerned? 2 – What are the Union requirements for national harmonisation? 3 -How can you adopt Model Legislation and what would this mean to Worker's Comp as a whole? 4 - Do you think a common scheme would actually be sustainable? 5 –What are the keys to a successful national scheme? 6 - You presented at the Worker's Comp 2011 event. What aspects of the event stood out to you and what would you like delegates to learn from attending the event?
We had the opportunity to interview Robyn Walsh, CEO at mlcoa, who spoke at the 12th Annual National Workers Compensation Summit 2011. 1 –How can you engage effectively with healthcare professionals to improve the claims process and health outcomes for injured workers? 2 –How can you strengthen communication between GP's and employees? 3 -What's the GP's role in objectively reviewing injured workers' medical conditions? 4 - What role does education and the exchange of information play in an optimal return to work outcome? 5-You presented at the Worker's Comp 2011 event. What would you like delegates to take away from listening to your presentation?
Coralie Wales, President, Chronic Pain Australia, will be speaking at IIR’s National Workers’ Compensation Summit 2011 taking place on 21 – 22 February 2011 in Surfers Paradise.
Dr John Tickell, Medical Doctor, international expert on longevity and health, best-selling author, will be speaking at IIR’s National Workers’ Compensation Summit 2011 taking place on 21 – 22 February 2011 in Surfers Paradise.
Doug Sexsmith, President and CEO, Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (Canada) is a speaker at IIR’s National Workers’ Compensation Summit 2011 taking place on 21 – 22 February 2011 in Surfers Paradise.
Managers Hold Positive Outlook For Harmonisation
