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Abuse compensation claims against sporting institutions

Abuse compensation claims against sporting institutions

Sporting institutions build teamwork skills and a sense of community. However, some have historically become breeding grounds for abuse. In Victoria, as in many other places, vulnerable individuals, often children, have suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse within sporting clubs and organisations.
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What is a WorkCover Certificate of Capacity and when do I need one?

What is a WorkCover Certificate of Capacity and when do I need one?

When seeking medical care after a workplace injury, whether that be with your General Practitioner, specialist or from a hospital, it is important that you ask the doctor to provide a “WorkCover Certificate of Capacity” if you require time off work and are intending on claiming lost wages through a workers’ compensation claim.
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Breach of employment contract resulting in psychiatric injury delivers $1.44m compensation

Breach of employment contract resulting in psychiatric injury delivers $1.44m compensation

It’s commonly understood that if you suffer a work-related psychological injury, you may be eligible for worker’s compensation benefits. But what if you suffer a psychiatric injury as a result of your employer’s breach of your workplace rights and their contractual obligations under your employment contract or enterprise agreement?
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Compensation Options if Injured by an E-Scooter

Rights and entitlements if injured by an e-scooter

There are limited rules and regulations surrounding e-scooters in Victoria and what happens if you as a rider or pedestrian are ever in an accident involving an e-scooter, which results in injury. In this blog, we explore the compensation options available to people injured in an accident involving an electric scooter.
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TAC Loss of Earnings (LOE) benefits after a motor vehicle accident

TAC Loss of Earnings (LOE) benefits after a motor vehicle accident

Depending on the severity of injuries after a road accident, you could be left with significant ongoing impairments that hinder your ability to earn an income. The TAC can provide benefits to support your lost earnings, known as Loss of Earnings benefits, as well as your lost earning capacity, known as the Loss of Earnings Capacity benefits.
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Returning to work whilst on WorkCover

Returning to work whilst on WorkCover

The Victorian WorkCover scheme prioritises the early return of injured workers to the workforce. This blog will delve into your obligations, the reasonableness of the request to return to work and the potential consequences of not complying with return-to-work plans.
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High Court finds Catholic Church not vicariously liable for historical sexual abuse

High Court finds Catholic Church not vicariously liable for historical sexual abuse

In this case review, we look at the November 2024 High Court decision in Bird v DP, which found the Catholic Church held no vicarious liability for the sexual abuse of the Respondent (the abuse survivor) by assistant parish priest, Father Coffey in the 1970s.
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Public liability claims if injured at a public event

Public liability claims if injured at a public event

For those who love attending concerts, festivals and sporting events, while a lifetime of memories is something to look forward to, a permanent injury is not. More often than not, public events can be a dangerous place, for not only those attending but also those who work at the venue.
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Personal injury claims due to a dog attack

Personal injury claims due to a dog attack

A dog on the loose and/or not in the control of its owner has the potential to be aggressive and cause serious physical and psychological injury. In this blog, we look at the compensation options available if you’re injured as a result of a dog attack.
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Independent Medical Examinations (IME) – WorkCover and TAC claims

Independent Medical Examinations (IME) – WorkCover and TAC claims

Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) are a crucial component of both the WorkCover and TAC compensation schemes in Victoria. They are conducted by independent medical professionals to assess a worker's injury or illness and determine their work capacity.
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Important policy update: COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme

Important policy update: COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme

The COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme policy has undergone another update, with version 1.6 being released on 24 September 2024. This update provides important amendments for those who have received an offer from the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme and the timeframe to respond.
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What happens if I am injured at work while on a working visa?

What happens if I am injured at work while on a working visa?

If you are injured at work in Victoria while on a working visa, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits through the WorkCover system. The WorkCover benefits available to workers on a working visa are the same as those afforded to any other worker.
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