The gender report entitled Gender, Workplace Injury and Return to Work: A South Australian perspective was launched by Julia Davison, CEO WorkCover SA.
The project was funded by the WorkCover Grants Scheme and was managed by the Working Women's Centre on behalf of Access and Equity Women's Focus Group.
Project scope
The project explored the following issues:
- People's experiences of workplace injury and rehabilitation
- Are there gender differences in rehabilitation and return to work (RRTW)?
- What helps and hinders people during RRTW?
- Best practices strategies for improving workers rehabilitation and return to work.
Participants
The views of a range of groups were canvassed, including employers, managers, rehabilitation providers, OHS coordinators, unions, health and safety representatives, trainers, claims managers, workers who have, or have had, a lost time injury.
Methodology
Data was collected through surveys, interviews and group discussions and was informed by a literature review of relevant Australian and international research.
If you would like a hard copy of the summary report contact Working Women's Centre on 8410 6499.