Accident Compensation Act 1985
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Legislation enacted by the Victorian Government to provide compensation support to workers injured at work. The legislation also tell employers how they must act in assisting an injured worker. |
Alternative duties
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Appropriate duties within medical restrictions, but not related to pre-injury duties. |
Certificate of Capacity
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Approved medical certificate to be provided by treatment provider for work-related injury or illness. |
Current work capacity
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Not able to return to the duties undertaken prior to being injured but is able to return to suitable employment. |
No current work capacity
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Not able to return to work in any capacity. |
Suitable employment
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Duties or tasks that are medically approved to suit the injured staff members physical and/or medical capacity, within the meaning of the Accident Compensation Act 1985. |
Modifiable duties
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Duties similar to your pre-injury employment, but with modifications for medical or physical restrictions. |
Independent medical
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A medical examination undertaken by a doctor appointed by the VWA. |
Insurer
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Approved company appointed by the VWA to administer compensation claims. |
Occupational Rehabilitation Provider
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Independent provider, chosen by the staff member or employed by the University, to provide occupational rehabilitation services and facilitate a return to work. |
PIAWE
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Pre-injury Average Weekly Earnings. Earnings are calculated by the Insurer using your average weekly earnings for the 12 months prior to your injury. |
Pre-injury employment
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Employment in a position that is the same as, or equivalent to, the position held before the workplace injury |
RTW
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Return to work. |
RTW plan
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A written action plan provided by the University to explain how we will help you stay at work while you recover or return to work as soon as possible following a work-related injury or illness. |
Treating doctor
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A medical professional chosen by the staff member. |
VWA
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Victorian WorkCover Authority. |