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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi Everyone<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>This is forwarded to you as requested by Michael
O’Leary.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=6 color="#993366" face="Brush Script MT"><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:#993366'>Chris<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color="#993366" face="Century Gothic"><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";color:#993366'>Chris
Greig<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color="#993366" face="Century Gothic"><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";color:#993366'>Business
Manager<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><font size=2
color="#993366" face="Century Gothic"><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Century Gothic";color:#993366'>Forest</span></font></st1:PlaceType><font
size=2 color="#993366" face="Century Gothic"><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";color:#993366'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Hill</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 color="#993366" face="Century Gothic"><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";color:#993366'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color="#993366" face="Century Gothic"><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";color:#993366'>Tel:
9814 9444 Fax: 9887 8126</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color="#993366" face="Century Gothic"><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";color:#993366'>EMR
Rep Business Managers Finance Group<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic";color:#993366'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Duff, Brett A</st1:PersonName> <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, 25 January 2006
11:46 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Yelverton, Cherry C; Findley,
Julie J; Gillespie, Peta P; <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Greig, Christine A</st1:PersonName>;
Hamilton, Amanda L; Hernadi, Marilyn M; Lee, Linda Ll; Leeson, Jacqueline R;
Maher, Lynne G; Smith, Tracey L<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> O'Leary, Michael K<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Important reminder-
Workcover</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi all</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We seek your support in reminding your relevant networks of
important changes to the <i><font color=blue><span style='color:blue;
font-style:italic'>Accident Compensation Act 1985</span></font></i> that came
into effect from 1 July 2005.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>As per the emails below (forwarded in July and November last
year), the <i><font color=blue><span style='color:blue;font-style:italic'>Accident
Compensation Act 1985</span></font></i> requires an employer to forward to
their Authorised Agent any claim for compensation within ten days of receiving
the claim from an employee. Employers are currently subject to fines for the
late lodgement of claims.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Department of Education and
Training has been advised that the Victorian WorkCover Authority is proposing
to more rigorously enforce this section of the <i><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue;font-style:italic'>Accident Compensation Act</span></font></i><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'> </span></font>in the near future and will
begin imposing fines on schools that do not strictly adhere to the 10 day
lodgement clause. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>In order to avoid fines against the
Department and schools, principals must ensure that WorkCover claims are
submitted to CGU Workers Compensation Insurance (Vic) Ltd within the prescribed
ten day period. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>We encourage you to reinforce the
importance of adhering to the amendments relating to the lodgement of claims.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Thanks</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=4 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>Michael
O'Leary</span></font></i></b></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Manager</span></font></i></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>School Financial
Management Unit</span></font></i></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Phone: 9637 3256 or 0402
450 096</span></font></i></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Fax: 9637 2440</span></font></i></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>D</span></font></b><font
size=5 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>epartment of <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>E</span></b>ducation
and <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>T</span></b>raining</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on"><b><font size=5
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>V</span></font></b><font size=5 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>ictoria</span></font></st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=style1 style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'>For all principals, schools and
business managers. </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=style1 style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=style1 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=4
color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:blue;font-weight:
bold'>Circular 360/2005 - Prompt Lodgement of WorkCover Claims</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=style1 style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a
href="https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/Schools/Circulars/2005/circular_199-2005_workcover_legislation_changes-eml.doc">Circular
199/2005 – Changes to the WorkCover Legislation & Updated WorkCover
Management Kit</a> advised schools of four amendments to the <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Accident Compensation Act 1985 </span></i>that came
into effect from 1 July 2005. Amendment 2 advised schools regarding the prompt
lodgement of WorkCover claims by employers. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Accident Compensation
Act 1985</span></i> requires an employer to forward to their Authorised Agent
any claim for compensation within ten days of receiving the claim from an
employee. Employers are currently subject to fines for the late lodgement of
claims.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Department of Education and
Training has been advised that the Victorian WorkCover Authority proposes more
rigorous enforcement of this section of the <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Accident
Compensation Act</span></i>.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>In order to avoid fines against the
Department and schools, principals must ensure that WorkCover claims are
submitted to CGU Workers Compensation Insurance (Vic) Ltd within the prescribed
ten day period. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Please note: For a
claim for weekly payments to be valid, the Worker’s Claim Form must be
accompanied by a completed WorkCover certificate of capacity signed by a
doctor. If these two documents are received by a school on different dates,
then the Employer Received Date is the date on which the second document was
received.</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The procedures and requirements for processing WorkCover
claims are detailed in the WorkCover Management Kit on HRWeb at </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:36.0pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a
href="http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/hr/safetyhw/WCKit2005.pdf">http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/hr/safetyhw/WCKit2005.pdf</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Queries concerning this matter can
be directed to Brett Halliday, Employee Health Branch on telephone (03) 9637
2391.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=style1 style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=style1 style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=style1 style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Darrell Fraser<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=style1 style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Deputy Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=style1 style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Office of School Education<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>D</span></font></b><font
size=5 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>epartment of <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>E</span></b>ducation
and <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>T</span></b>raining</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on"><b><font size=5
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>V</span></font></b><font size=5 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>ictoria</span></font></st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>For all
principals.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>Changes
to the WorkCover Legislation Effective from 1 July 2005 and the Release of an
Updated WorkCover Management Kit </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The purpose of this Circular is to
advise of the availability of an updated WorkCover Management Kit and to
provide advice concerning four amendments to the Accident Compensation Act 1985
that will come into effect from 1 July 2005. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>Updated
WorkCover Management Kit</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The updated WorkCover Management Kit will be available
electronically from 11 July 2005. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>at:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>(https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/Schools/Manuals%20Handbooks%20Guides%20and%20Planning%20Tools/WorkCover%20Management%20Guides/workcover%20claims%20management%20kit.pdf)
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>or on the HRWeb at: </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>
(http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pdfs/WorkCover%20Management%20Kit%20May%202003-CGU.pdf)
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hard copies of the updated Kit will be sent to all schools
during term 3.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 color=blue
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;
font-weight:bold'>WorkCover legislation amendments</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The four amendments to the WorkCover
legislation concern:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=1 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Providing
injured employees who require the services of an Occupational
Rehabilitation Provider (ORP) with a choice of an ORP.</span></font> <o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=2 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The
prompt lodgement of WorkCover claims by employers.</span></font> <o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=3 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The
obligation to provide suitable employment for injured employees.</span></font>
<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=4 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The
requirement for injured workers to notify their employer of a work related
injury.</span></font> <o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Amendment 1, providing injured
employees with a choice of an ORP, will require a change to the procedures you
are required to follow when processing a claim for an employee who may require
the services of an Occupational Rehabilitation Provider. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>While amendments 2, 3 and 4 do not
require any changes to existing WorkCover claims management procedures,
amendment 2 does introduce additional penalties for the late lodgement of
claims by employers.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The WorkCover Management Kit which
will be available from 11 July has been updated to incorporate these changes
and also includes new Victorian WorkCover Authority Workers’ Claim Forms
and Employer Claim Report Forms for use from 1 July 2005. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Principals are requested to ensure
that the procedures and forms in the updated WorkCover Management Kit are used
to process any WorkCover claims that are lodged from 1 July 2005. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>(If an employee lodges a WorkCover
claim with you over the vacation during the period 1 July 2005 to 11 July 2005
please contact the Employee Health Branch on 9637 2386.)</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 color=blue
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;
font-weight:bold'>Amendment 1. Providing injured employees with a choice
of Occupational Rehabilitation Provider (ORP) if they require the services of
an ORP.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Under the existing legislation, a principal
as the employer representative, or the Department’s WorkCover insurance
agent, CGU Workers Compensation Insurance (CGU), may refer an employee who has
lodged a WorkCover claim to an ORP to assist with the employee’s
rehabilitation and return to work. Under the existing legislation there is no
requirement to give the employee a choice of ORP.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>As of 1 July 2005 if you need to
refer an employee who lodges a WorkCover claim to an ORP you must provide the
employee with a written list of at least three ORPs. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>In order to comply with this
amendment you should provide the employee with a completed ORP Choice letter
template located in The Employee’s Envelope in the updated WorkCover
Management Kit. A copy of the completed letter should also be sent to CGU
Workers Compensation Insurance.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This letter contains a list of the
Department’s preferred ORPs and advises the employee:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:14.2pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-14.2pt'><font size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Symbol'>·</span></font><font size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>of their right as to ORP choice, and </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:14.2pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-14.2pt'><font size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Symbol'>·</span></font><font size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>that they must advise CGU within 14 days of receipt of the letter as to
their choice of an ORP or that they do not wish to exercise their right as to
choice of ORP.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>If the employee fails to advise CGU
within 14 days, CGU in consultation with you will refer the employee to one of
the listed ORPs.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>If you do not initiate the referral
of an employee who requires the services of an ORP at the time the employee
lodges the claim with you, the referral will not be initiated until CGU
receives the Workers’ Claim Form.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Principals are
strongly encouraged to initiate the referral of employees who may require the
services of an ORP at the time the employee lodges the claim at the
school. This will help ensure referrals are made as early as possible and
that injured employees receive prompt rehabilitation and return to work
support. Prompt return to work support will also help ensure that the
costs of WorkCover claims are minimised and resultant premium costs are kept to
a minimum.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Further advice on the types of
injuries that should be referred to an ORP, the procedures to be followed and
copies of the necessary forms and letter templates are contained in the updated
WorkCover Management Kit.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 color=blue
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;
font-weight:bold'>Amendment 2. The prompt lodgement of WorkCover claims
by employers.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Under existing legislation employers
are required to forward a standard WorkCover claim to their WorkCover insurance
agents within 10 days of receiving it from the employee. After receiving
the claim WorkCover insurance agent has 28 days to accept or reject the
claim. The claim is deemed to be accepted if the insurance agent fails to
make a determination within that time. Employers are currently subject to
fines for the late lodgement of claims.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>As of 1 July 2005, in addition to
fines the following penalties may apply to breaches of the 10 day lodgement
requirement for both minor and standard WorkCover claims.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:14.2pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-14.2pt'><font size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Symbol'>·</span></font><font size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>If a claim is not forwarded to CGU within 10 days, the Department will
not be reimbursed for any weekly compensation payments payable to the employee for
the period up to the date on which the claim is received by CGU.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:14.2pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-14.2pt'><font size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Symbol'>·</span></font><font size=1><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>If the claim is not forwarded to CGU within 38 days of it having been
received from the employee, the claim will be deemed to be accepted and the
Department will not be reimbursed for any weekly compensation payments for the
period up to the date on which the claim form is received by CGU. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Application of these penalty
provisions may have implications for schools’ access to Regional
Contingency fund support for relief costs incurred for replacing staff who are
on WorkCover leave for more than 10 days.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>It should also be noted that the
Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) has previously indicated to the Department
that the occurrence of a school vacation period will not be accepted as a valid
reason for the late lodgement of a WorkCover claim.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Further information on the timely
lodgement of claims is included in the updated WorkCover Management Kit.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 color=blue
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;
font-weight:bold'>Amendment 3. The obligation to provide suitable
employment for injured employees.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Under existing legislation employees
who have been incapacitated for work for more than 13 weeks and continue to
have entitlements to weekly compensation payments are entitled to receive as
weekly compensation payments 75% of their pre injury average weekly earnings if
they have no capacity for work, or 60% if they have a partial capacity
for work.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>As of 1 July 2005 any employee who
has been incapacitated for work for 13 weeks or more and continues to have an
entitlement to weekly compensation payments will be entitled to receive 75% of
their pre injury average weekly earnings irrespective of whether they have no
capacity or partial capacity for work. This amendment formalises what is
currently standard practice as very few employees with an entitlement to weekly
payments after 13 weeks have their payments reduced to 60% of their pre injury
average weekly earnings.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This amendment is intended to ensure
that claimants who have a capacity for work are not penalised by an
employer’s failure to offer suitable employment and to encourage
employers to provide suitable employment for claimants who have a capacity for
work.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Further information in respect of
this amendment is included in the updated WorkCover Management Kit.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 color=blue
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;
font-weight:bold'>Amendment 4. The requirement for injured workers to
notify their employer of a work related injury</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Under existing legislation an
employee is not entitled to compensation if they fail to notify their employer
within 30 days of becoming aware of their injury or illness, unless it was
‘not reasonably practicable’ to do so.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The VWA currently interprets
‘not reasonably practicable’ to apply to a wide range of factors
such as ‘ignorance, mistake, absence from the jurisdiction, or undue
influence or duress’.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This amendment formalises in
legislation the VWA’s current interpretation of the existing legislation.
It is very unlikely under these provisions that an employee would be denied an
entitlement to compensation because of their failure to notify their employer
within the 30 day period.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Queries concerning advice in this
circular can be directed to the Employee Health Branch on 9637 2386 or by email
to employeehealth@edumail.vic.gov.au. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Deputy
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Office
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