ISCRR is proud to supervise three PhD students doing excellent research in the field of work, health, compensation and safety. Here is a showcase of what each of them have uncovered so far on their doctorate journeys! Edwina Sekine: Functional...
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ISCRR Research Fellow Carmen Schroder attended the International Mental Health Conference on the Gold Coast in June, where she presented on practical strategies workplaces can use to address the emotional demands inherent in mental health work. Carmen’s presentation explored the...
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ISCRR was invited to present at the WHS Futures Symposium: Evidence Shaping Future Policy and Practice, at the National Wine Centre on 30 June 2026. Associate Professor Ross Iles and Professor Sarah Anderson presented on an often-overlooked issue in the...
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A new ISCRR research report commissioned by Safe Work Australia has recently been published. The research aimed to support the update of the Taking Action Framework—Australia’s national best practice framework for managing psychological injury claims in workers’ compensation. The report...
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What helps injured workers navigate complex treatment pathways and return to work? A new ISCRR evaluation has explored this question through the Nurse Navigator (Upper Limb) Pilot, identifying valuable lessons for future models of coordinated care. Acting as a central...
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Australia’s workforce is highly culturally and linguistically diverse, yet for a significant proportion of workers with limited English proficiency, the workers’ compensation system can remain out of reach. A new collaborative study between ISCRR, WorkSafe Victoria, and the Migrant Workers...
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WDPI 2026 in Canada Earlier this month, Professor Sarah Anderson presented at the 7th International Work Disability Prevention and Integration (WDPI) Conference in Vancouver, Canada, on ISCRR’s partnership with the Migrant Workers’ Centre and our joint methodology in capturing the...
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A paper exploring how the design of residential care environments can better support vulnerable young people, and the people who work with them, has recently been published by our ISCRR team. The findings emphasise the importance of creating spaces that...
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At the heart of Australia’s healthcare and social assistance industry is a growing, often invisible workforce: migrant home-care workers. These individuals provide essential support in private residences, yet their own safety and wellbeing are frequently overlooked in broader policy discussions....
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Monash University is running the Connecting for Better Health project — a research study exploring how loneliness and social isolation affect people living with long-term health conditions. Who can take part? Adults who are currently, or have been, lonely or...
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