Work-related mental health conditions and claims are increasing, accounting for 1 in 11 serious workers compensation claims in 2021-2022. According to new data from Safe Work Australia, claims for mental health conditions have increased by 43% over the past 10 years, a greater increase than any other type of injury or illness. Plus, these claims lead to compensation payouts almost four times larger than other injuries and lead to four times more absences. Serious mental health claims were more common among certain groups, who may be more at risk. This included:
Mental health claims damage your bottom line, so it’s important to make your business a place to work where claims are unlikely. Visit the Ahead for Business digital portal for tools and resources to help you protect your staff and your business: |
Over 10,000 Australian workers completed Superfriend’s latest mental health and wellbeing survey which found that many small businesses have the potential to play a positive role in enabling Australian workers to thrive.
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