Today’s health and safety inspectors do more than ensure compliance. They work alongside employers to promote proactive risk management and cultivate a culture of workplace safety. As the nature of work continues to shift, inspectors must adapt to new challenges,...
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In February 2025, ISCRR attended the farewell celebrations of John Moran, outgoing Director of Mental Health Strategy and Coordination, at WorkSafe Victoria. John has always been passionate about driving change that improves the mental health of the community. His role...
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ISCRR’s Dr. Sophie Pointer recently presented at the Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM)’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Perth. We’re delighted to announce that her paper “Spinal Cord Stimulators: Putting the ‘evidence’ into evidence-based practice” won the...
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We’re extremely proud to announce that ISCRR and WorkSafe Victoria won the ‘Collaboration in Injury and Disability Management’ award at the PIEF Personal Injury and Disability Management National Conference in Perth. WorkSafe’s Senior Manager of Research, Nicola Wojcik joined ISCRR’s...
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Collaborative robots, or “cobots,” are appearing in workplaces around the world. Unlike their industrial counterparts, cobots are designed to work side-by-side with humans, and AI is the key to their ability to perceive their surroundings. Cobots can assist with tasks...
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On 17th April, Dr Janine McMillan presented at a Hannover Life Re rehab seminar. Dr McMillan’s presentation discussed the outcomes of ISCRR’s evaluation of WorkSafe’s Pain Education Program. The program is targeted as an early intervention for injured workers to...
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On 29th April, ISCRR was thrilled to announce its funding renewal for the next three years, ensuring the continuation of a mission to inform, advise and educate. ISCRR’s founding partners, WorkSafe Victoria and Monash University have reaffirmed their commitment to...
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ISCRR is thrilled to announce its funding renewal of ISCRR for the next three years, ensuring the continuation of its mission to use quality evidence to inform, advise, and educate. ISCRR’s founding partners, WorkSafe Victoria and Monash University have reaffirmed...
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ISCRR engages in research and evaluation across various projects, where we design, test, and assess programs, pilots, and interventions, with a particular focus on mental health, workplace injury, and recovery. Through our work, ISCRR is increasingly engaging with individuals who...
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On November 13 and 14, 2023, The Actuaries Institute hosted the Injury and Disability Scheme Seminar (IDSS) in Hobart. ISCRR was given the opportunity to present some recent research that was co-designed with WorkSafe Victoria. Mark Phillips, Manager Clinical Services...
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