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Scott's story

When Scott injured his thumb on a machine at work, having support from his family, WorkCover and his employer helped him get back to work and a sense of normality.

10 April 2024
Media release

Diving fall at aquatic centre leads to $125,000 fine

A fine of $125,000 has been handed to a local government after a serious accident at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre in Southport left a four-year-old girl with fractures to her skull and vertebrae.

26 February 2024
News article

Joint initiative aims to reduce plumbers’ risk of injury

WorkCover Queensland is investing in the construction industry’s injury risk reduction, with its recent collaboration with Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ).

18 September 2023
News article

Review into Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme

The Queensland Government has announced an independent review of the state’s workers’ compensation scheme is underway.

22 February 2023
News article

Easing the burden of manual task injuries in disability and aged care

A Queensland-based pilot program is easing the burden of injuries that result from people-handling on nurses, support workers and carers in aged care and disability services.

29 August 2022
News article

Richard's story

Richard was seriously injured when he came off his e-scooter while commuting to work in November 2021. With WorkCover support, he's been able to get back to work and life.

22 August 2022