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    Consensus Statement

    May 15, 2012

    Review and endorse the Australasian Consensus Statement on the use of research evidence in compensation policy and practice.

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    Return to work: building on the world’s best research to improve knowledge

    May 9, 2012

    Statistics indicate that return to work rates have not improved in Australia over the past five years. What can workplaces do better to support people return to work and how can we empower workers to have more control in the return to work process. Professor Niki Ellis discusses the focus of research internationally on this issue.

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    Lessons for the National Disability Insurance Scheme

    May 1, 2012

    Professor Niki Ellis discusses the role of research in the development of a National Disability Insurance Scheme in the Conversation. She states it may well dictate the success of the scheme.

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    Work-related traumatic brain inury: Free Seminar

    April 30, 2012

    Join TBI expert, Dr Angelo Colantonio from Toronto Rehab and the University of Toronto, in a free seminar about work-related TBI and factors associated with return to work after TBI.

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    Is Australia ready for an ageing workforce?

    March 28, 2012

    Are older workers at greater risk of injury in the workplace? Do the consequences of injury differ for younger and older workers? Leading industry expert Dr Peter Smith addressed these and other important questions at a recent ISCRR seminar.

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    Steps towards a safer workplace

    February 22, 2012

    ISCRR has funded a new study that will examine whether groups such as immigrants and older workers are more vulnerable to injury in the workplace, and why this is so.

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    Quad Bike Safety Devices: Summary of an Evidence Review

    February 21, 2012

    Read the findings of this recently completed literature review that assesses research studies on the effectiveness of the 'Quad Bar' - a crush protection device which can be fitted to Quad bikes.

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    United we stand: are we harmonising the right OHS law?

    February 20, 2012

    OHS legislation assumes that work-related health problems are distinguishable from those not related to work. This functions well for the prevention of injuries, but what about illness? CEO Professor Nick Ellis discusses the future of OHS legislation in The Conversation.

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    Research grants worth $400,000 announced

    January 12, 2012

    Eight new research projects focusing on return to work, occupational health and safety, injury prevention and neurotrauma have been funded through the $400,000 Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR) 2012 Development Grants Program.

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    Research grants worth $400,000 announced

    December 13, 2011

    Eight new research projects focusing on return to work, occupational health and safety, injury prevention and neurotrauma have been funded through the $400,000 Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR) 2012 Development Grants Program.

    Category:Research

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