SIRA bulletin - Issue 40
SIRA launches new mental health warmline
NSW employees can now access a free peer support warmline, Hear2Talk, that is aimed at boosting workplace mental health.
SIRA Chief Executive Adam Dent said that Hear2Talk comes at a time when mental health and wellbeing support for people in NSW workplaces has never been more important.
“As we navigate the current outbreak of Omicron, mental health is a challenge facing many people at work and in the broader community,” Mr Dent said.
“Callers experiencing distress in the workplace will find an experienced peer waiting to listen and provide support through this helpline. I encourage people doing it tough right now to reach out for support.”
SIRA releases plan for value-based healthcare
SIRA has developed an implementation plan that sets out how it will drive better health outcomes and value-based care for injured people in the NSW workers compensation and CTP schemes.
Congratulations to Carmel Donnelly on her Public Service Medal
SIRA’s former Chief Executive and current Chair of IPART, Carmel Donnelly, was awarded a Public Service Medal in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List.
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SIRA to expand guidance for whiplash
SIRA and the John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research have commenced an update of the guidelines for managing acute whiplash disorders
Submissions published to hearing service provider consultation
Submissions to SIRA’s consultation on the workers compensation guidelines for the approval of hearing service providers are now available on the SIRA website.
Updated health-related fees orders effective 1 January 2022
New fees and rates orders have come into effect for physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathy; psychology and counselling; hearing aids; massage therapy; independent medical examinations and reports; injury management consultants; and independent consultants.
Reminder: Have your say on a new return to work Standard of Practice
SIRA is asking for feedback on a return to work and early intervention Standard of Practice, which articulates SIRA’s expectations of insurers in the early management of claims. Have your say before the consultation closes on 28 February 2022.
Certificates of Capacity/Fitness for treating physiotherapists and psychologists
During the Omicron outbreak, injured people can continue to access a Certificate of Capacity/Fitness from treating physiotherapists and psychologists. Learn more from the video below:
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