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Design for Care (2022 Findings)
Designing better work for the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry
RESEARCH REPORT
Psychological injury in the New South Wales Healthcare and Social Assistance industry: A retrospective cohort study
The Healthy Working Lives Research Group at Monash University (part of Design for Care) conducted a comprehensive analysis of NSW workers compensation claims data from 2010/11 to 2020/21, examining outcomes of psychological injury among HSA industry workers compared to workers in other industries. The findings are outlined in the full report and contribute new knowledge that can support efforts to prevent injuries from occurring and minimise their consequences when they do occur.
About this research
Having a healthy and thriving workforce is critical in the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) area – aged care workers, disability workers, and other professionals in this sector carry out some of the most important work in our society. To begin to address this challenge, we need a clear and detailed picture of work-related mental health claims and risk factors for psychological injury within this industry.
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Report launch: State of psychological injury in the NSW Healthcare and Social Assistance industry
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | The University of Sydney - CBD Campus
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Design for Care research project will produce work design strategies to aim to prevent psychological injury amongst care workers
including but not limited to:
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