Information sheet for rehabilitation providers RP-5
Tasmanian Specific Provisions for
Workplace Rehabilitation Providers
This information sheet outlines the elements of the Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities:
Nationally Consistent Framework for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers (the National Framework)
that have been modified or omitted for Tasmanian workplace rehabilitation providers.
The National Framework
In Tasmania, a workplace rehabilitation provider must be accredited by the WorkCover Board if they
wish to deliver prescribed workplace rehabilitation services. To administer this, the Board has
adopted the National Framework.
The National Framework has been rolled out across all Australian workers’ compensation authorities
(excluding Queensland) and sets out the initial application and ongoing performance management
requirements for workplace rehabilitation providers including the:
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Principles of Workplace Rehabilitation
Conditions of Approval
Code of Conduct
Evaluation Methodology.
Elements omitted/amended
The Board has omitted or amended some elements of the National Framework that it has
determined not to be required for Tasmanian workplace rehabilitation providers. The Board may
reconsider the adoption of these elements if the need arises.
Workplace rehabilitation providers wishing to deliver workplace rehabilitation services in additional
jurisdictions should refer to the relevant workers compensation authorities’ websites as elements
omitted or amended by Tasmania may still be required by other jurisdictions.
Principles of Workplace Rehabilitation
4.1.4(d) Durability of employment is confirmed 13 weeks after placement
Omitted
4.4.1 Minimum qualification requirements
Amended (see info sheet RP-3)
Monitoring of Provider Performance
5.3.1 Provider annual self-evaluation competencies
Amended (see info sheet RP-4)
Conditions of Approval
6.(2) Minimum qualification requirements
Amended (see info sheet RP-3)
6.(5) Case load requirement
Omitted
6.(6) Return to work rate
Omitted
Appendix 1 - Fees
Omitted
This information is for guidance only and is not to be taken as an expression of the law. It should be read in
conjunction with the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and any other relevant legislation.
For more information contact WorkSafe Tasmania
Phone:
1300 366 322 (within Tasmania)
Fax:
(03) 6166 4600 (Outside Tasmania)
(03) 6233 8338
Email:
[email protected]
December 2013