Resources

Filter resources (2 selected)
Close

Filter resources by

Topics
Types
Clear filters
  1. Collection
    Collection

    WHS Poster Library

    Search our range of WHS posters, available for you to download and start displaying in your workplace straight away.

  2. Collection
    Collection

    Mental Health

    Resources for workers, their families and employers to assist with prevention and recovery from work-related psychological injury or mental illness.

  3. Collection
    Collection

    Occupational Violence and Aggression

    We understand that many workers (particularly in the aged care and retail sectors) have experienced some degree of violence and aggression in their careers. We are investing in ...

  4. Collection
    Collection

    PTSD in Emergency Services

    Resources for workers and clinicians to help protect emergency service workers from the impacts of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental illness.

  5. Collection
    Collection

    Injured at work? Resources for you

    Helping people get their lives back after workplace injury is what we do. We've curated a range of resources to support workers and their families. Access them for free through ...

  6. Collection
    Collection

    Ageing workforce

    This collection provides a range of helpful resources to support employers, supervisors and employees navigate unique challenges of an ageing workforce.

  7. Collection
    Collection

    Family Support for Emergency Services

    Family support of an emergency service professional: husband or wife, partner, son, daughter or sibling, can make a huge difference to your loved one’s recovery from injury or m...

  8. Collection
    Collection

    Police Career Transition

    Resources and support for NSW Police Officers transitioning to a new career.

  9. Collection
    Collection

    Career transition: Support services and programs

    EML has compiled a list of the support services and programs health practitioners can share with injured NSW Police employees.

  1. Article
    Article

    New videos available to support your recovery

    Access our range of videos for helpful tips on making a successful recovery after a workplace injury.

  2. People's story
    People's story

    From one-punch victim to football champion

    Fred was working as a security guard in Sydney’s CBD when he was victim to a one-punch attack that changed his life. Through injury and resilience, with the support of EML and h...

  3. Video
    Video

    Preventing manual task injuries

    Manual task injuries put tradies out of work across Australia every day. Take a look at our video collection for guidance on safer manual handling.

  4. Case study
    Case study

    Face to face support

    When Pete, an employee of Waller Fencing, a family company in Port Elliot, South Australia, was injured at work, his boss, David Waller, was worried.

  5. Article
    Article

    Tips on managing psychosocial risks in your workplace

    In Australia, employers are obligated to eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks as far as reasonably practicable. In this article we discuss five ways to effectively manage ps...

  6. Case study
    Case study

    Extra support when it’s needed

    EML Victoria has developed two services to give extra support to injured workers at key times – when they are transitioning from the workers compensation scheme (transition supp...

  7. Case study
    Case study

    Value adding with EMlearning

    Aged care specialists, KinCare, sought to improve their return to work program and found EMlearning to be the solution they were looking for.

  8. Guide
    Guide

    Recovery after Trauma Guides

    Find information and support for exposure to traumatic events with EML’s Recovery After Trauma booklets

  9. Guide
    Guide

    PTSD guidelines

    EML’s world-first guidelines continue to help emergency service workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  10. Tool
    Tool

    Workplace Risk and Wellbeing Tools

    Creating a safer, healthier workplace starts with understanding key risk areas in the workplace and understanding how to best address these with education, tools and guides.

  11. Tool
    Tool

    RecoveryMate

    EML is proud to be launching our mobile app RecoveryMate which has been specifically designed for the workers we support. RecoveryMate aims to provide simple and convenient supp...

  12. Article
    Article

    Preventing secondary mental injuries

    Did you know that your employee who has a physical injury could be at risk of incurring a secondary mental injury? A secondary mental injury is a mental injury caused by the pri...

  13. People's story
    People's story

    Getting back on the road after PTSD

    Andrew Mifsud has been driving trucks for more than 30 years, but nothing could prepare him for the impact of witnessing a serious road accident, which resulted in the death of ...

  14. Guide
    Guide

    New resources for RTW Coordinators

    Managing workers insurance and personal injury claims can be challenging, so we've developed some helpful fact sheets and checklists to help make communicating with treating doc...

  15. Video
    Video

    Spotlight: Pain after an injury

    Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with lower back pain being the single leading cause of disability globally.

  16. Article
    Article

    The impact of gamification on injury recovery

    By combining emerging technology with post-injury rehabilitation, Lusio Rehab and EML aim to improve outcomes for injured workers prescribed at home exercise.

  17. Tool
    Tool

    Summit Risk Management Tool

    Reduce claim costs and improve return to work outcomes with EML’s online musculoskeletal risk management tool

  18. Video
    Video

    A step-by-step guide to managing the claims process – for employers (SA)

    We’ve created a series of short, animated videos to help employers understand the South Australian workers compensation claims process and help their injured employees to return...

  19. People's story
    People's story

    Seriously injured: Jed and Cheryl’s story

    Jed still remembers being stuck under the machine he was operating to dig fence posts on a construction site. The workplace accident required amputation of part of his left leg.

  20. People's story
    People's story

    Rob's story

    When Rob fell ill whilst travelling for work, neither he or his young family knew the breathtaking extent that his own physical and psychological limits were about to be tested.

  21. Tool
    Tool

    More than a cop

    This short course and seminar helps to give you and your families a better understanding about the support available and what to expect through the medical retirement process an...

  22. Guide
    Guide

    Managing finances - FAQs

    These frequently asked questions (FAQs) are related to managing finances as part of the resources and information available for NSW Police Officers transitioning to a new career.

  23. Article
    Article

    The power of in-person care

    Since 2021 our dedicated team of Mobile Case Managers have made over 13,500 visits with workers, employers and health practitioners in NSW. Each visit represents an opportunity ...

  24. Article
    Article

    Return to Work Coordination - 3 -part series

    Our new Return to Work Coordination courses have now been updated and released. These courses are available free and exclusively to EML customers through EMlearning and have be...

  25. Guide
    Guide

    Support Services

    There are numerous options available to support you regardless of what stage in your rehabilitation you are at.

  26. Video
    Video

    About the claims process – for employers (Vic)

    We’ve created a series of short, animated videos to help employers understand the Victorian workers compensation claims process and help their injured employees to return to wor...

  27. Guide
    Guide

    PTSD expert guidelines: a clinicians summary

    For clinicians of emergency service workers with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This summary of the expert guidelines gives you the gold-standard in diagnosis and treatm...

  28. People's story
    People's story

    How David got back to his beloved horses

    David Wrout suffered a serious spinal cord injury and wondered what his future would be. David was paralysed and placed in a halo for eight weeks.

  29. Case study
    Case study

    Two million kilometres and counting

    Mobile case management is having a profound effect on workers’ lives – it’s helping them get back to work faster and feel great about doing so.

  30. Guide
    Guide

    Resources to help prevent and manage OVA

    Help prevent and better manage occupational violence and aggression incidents in your workplace with these resources and our online training.

  31. Case study
    Case study

    On the move

    EML senior mobile case manager Tim shares his insights into what a typical day looks like for mobile case managers and the ways in which this unique role is helping workers get...

  32. People's story
    People's story

    Reconnecting through a passion for sport

    Toby's life changed forever when the truck he was driving as part of his job crashed, leaving him with severe injuries. In this video, Toby and his EML Case Manager Dakota share...

  33. Article
    Article

    Helping create safer workplaces

    Access our freely available articles, resources, videos, case studies, links and resources to help safeguard your workers from accidents and help your injured workers recover an...

  34. Video
    Video

    (Mis)behave with Dave

    Reduce the risk of absenteeism, anxiety and depression with a positive workplace environment. EML’s six-part video series will show you how

  35. Article
    Article

    NSW support services - for you and your family

    These NSW support services can help you, your family and support network access additional supports to help you get your life back after workplace injury.

  36. Article
    Article

    Protecting workers in hospitality

    Whilst Covid-19 restrictions are gradually easing, staff are still required to continue to manage Covid-19 compliance. This can place workers at risk of being subjected to workp...

  37. Case study
    Case study

    Protecting workplace mental health

    The initiative titled ‘Mind Your Head’ (MYH) is funded by our Mutual Benefits Program and is a collaboration between the ACTU and EML, supported by WorkSafe’s WorkWell Mental He...

  38. Case study
    Case study

    Supporting your people

    The cost effective and innovative approach adopted by SPC combined a range of approaches to provide a scalable delivery of support and education initiatives across their workfor...

  39. Case study
    Case study

    Raising awareness of mental health in the workplace

    Discover how Bolton Clarke equipped their leaders with the skills and confidence to recognise potential signs of mental stress and how to best provide effective support through ...

  40. Article
    Article

    Career progression after a mental health workers compensation claim

    Career progression after a psychological injury: what to consider before lodging a claim, returning to work after time away, and looking for your next job.

  41. Article
    Article

    Preventing disability with PGAP

    Chronic pain and long-term injury are among Australia’s most expensive health problems and a significant cause of people being unable to return to work.

  42. Article
    Article

    Family support for injured workers

    When injury strikes, it impacts not only the injured person, but the people around them – most significantly, their family. And it’s usually their family who can have the most i...

  43. Article
    Article

    Taking steps to better manage employee mental health

    One in five Australians is expected to experience mental illness at some point in their lives. There are steps employers can take to prevent and better manage mental injuries in...

  44. People's story
    People's story

    Star Recovery

    When AFL Star, Mitch Wallis, was injured on the field, no one was sure what it meant for his career. Hear from Mitch and coach Luke Beveridge.

  45. People's story
    People's story

    Back on Track

    All it took was bending down the wrong way for Leanne to injury her back so badly she couldn’t move. It’s an injury that could happen to anyone.

  46. People's story
    People's story

    Sight unseen: Macleay's story

    Macleay was only 28 years old when he lost his eyesight in a workplace accident. He shares his story.

  47. People's story
    People's story

    Managing mental health: Tom Boyd shares his story

    AFL footballer Tom Boyd was shocked by the impact that depression had on his personal life and career. Hear from Tom and Head Coach Luke Beveridge.

  48. People's story
    People's story

    Owning your injury – Chris and Robyn’s story

    Chris’s life changed in an instant when he was involved in a serious car accident while on the job as an arborist.

  49. Case study
    Case study

    Safety first

    A training program focused on helping carers manage high risk patients has led to a 50% reduction in behaviour-related incidents at Boandik Lodge.

  50. Case study
    Case study

    Tailored to your needs

    A 30% reduction in direct injury costs is one of the many benefits The Barossa Co-op has enjoyed from introducing a tailored injury management system.

  51. Case study
    Case study

    Change for the better

    When a review revealed a high number of workers compensation claims were attributed to musculoskeletal injuries, Sims Metal Management (SMM) decided that something had to change.

  52. Case study
    Case study

    Savings for YMCA

    YMCA provides many youth and family services to over 500,000 Australians each year. The community-focused, not for profit organisation employs 2,300 staff at 130 locations acros...

  53. Case study
    Case study

    Cost effective training

    With 300 employees that need ongoing workplace health and safety training, IKEA Adelaide has discovered that the best place to go is online.

  54. Case study
    Case study

    Caring for carers

    Barossa Village, an aged care provider in one of Australia’s most beautiful wine regions, knew their staff were at high risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

  55. Article
    Article

    Work it out - PTSD & emergency services

    Physical activity plays an important role not only in maintaining mental wellbeing but managing the symptoms of mental injury, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

  56. Article
    Article

    Should I get help? When stress and anxiety just won’t to go away

    Let’s face it, life can be overwhelming at times, especially when things don’t feel quite right at work.

  57. Article
    Article

    Psychological safety at work

    Take a moment to discover a new way to support the mental wellbeing of your people through the training, tools and support resources made available through EML's Mutual Benefits...

  58. Video
    Video

    Diet and mental health

    Watch and learn with Dietitian Dr. Scott Teasdale PhD, as he explains what happens to you and ways to manage your diet to help you on a path to a healthier life.

  59. Case study
    Case study

    Investing in the health and wellbeing of employees

    ALDI's successful Your Injury Support Program is an innovative early intervention initiative designed to provide employees with access to physiotherapy services for both work an...

  60. Article
    Article

    Supporting our retail customers address occupational violence

    Free training and resources now available to help employers and their workers manage the complex issue of occupational violence and aggression.

  61. Article
    Article

    Gauging mental health in the workplace - it starts at the top

    Workplace Mental Health Expert, Author, Trainer & International Speaker Anna Feringa, discusses stress, and more particularly, mental health in the workplace.

  62. Article
    Article

    Learn about your transferrable skills

    You have acquired some very effective and desirable capabilities throughout your service with NSW Police. The skillset that a Police Officer develops is desirable for both publi...

  63. Article
    Article

    What to expect

    Leaving a job you enjoy can be challenging. Even more so if it is a forced change due to an injury that was out of your control.

  64. Guide
    Guide

    Understanding your finances

    Workers compensation exists to help you recover from work-related injury by supporting access to and payment of required medical treatments and supporting your income if your ca...

  65. Video
    Video

    Dave: Moving forward

    Dave was a NSW Police Force Officer for 12 years before he sustained an injury that lead to his medical retirement.

  66. Case study
    Case study

    Reducing the risk of injury in the event of a crisis

    Find out how G8 Education successfully reduced the risk of physical and psychological injury of both their team members and children during a crisis, and improved the organisati...

  67. Video
    Video

    Improving your mental health through exercise

    Exercise is one of the best things you can do to preserve mental health or recover from mental illness.

  68. Article
    Article

    Back pain is not always a worry

    Many people suffer back pain at some point in their lives, but very rarely is there a serious cause, and most people will recover quickly.

  69. Guide
    Guide

    Earning Capacity Assessment

    An Earning Capacity Assessment is performed to determine the appropriate weekly pay rate for a worker whose circumstances are described in Section 40A of the 1987 Act.

  70. Guide
    Guide

    Working in a new career

    General advice on the entitlements that may be available to NSW Police Officers transitioning to working new career.

  71. Guide
    Guide

    Capacity for work outside of NSW Police

    You are unable to return to work with NSW Police, however your treatment providers have certified you as having some capacity for work outside of the NSWPF.

  72. Guide
    Guide

    No capacity for work

    You have had your last day of service with NSW Police and you remain certified as having no capacity for work.

  73. Guide
    Guide

    Your entitlements

    The following information provides general advice on the entitlements that may be available to NSW Police Officers depending on their capacity for work.

  74. Article
    Article

    5 ways to get you moving at work

    We all know that staying active is important, not only does it help you keep physically healthy but the benefits to your mental health and mood are impressive.

  75. Article
    Article

    Delivering leading treatments for PTSD in emergency services

    In Australia, there are approximately 80,000 full time emergency services personnel who play a critical role in protecting and helping people and communities in need.

  76. Video
    Video

    First Appointment videos

    The First Appointment videos help you be mentally and physically prepared to start treatment with a psychologist, psychiatrist and exercise physiologist.

  77. Article
    Article

    Benefits of exercise in supporting PTSD

    It is widely accepted that exercise and physical activity can help reduce the symptoms of mental illness, but people who are living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) fa...

  78. Article
    Article

    Occupational Violence and Aggression Research Update

    Last year EML partnered with Phoenix Australia, to conduct research into OVA. The initial findings highlighted that many healthcare workers have experienced some degree of viole...

  79. Guide
    Guide

    Helping healthcare employers support their ageing workforce

    Improve return to work rates for older injured healthcare workers, through these five types of interventions recommended by our recent study.

  80. Article
    Article

    Apps for wellbeing

    Take a look at our list of helpful apps and online tools designed to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

  81. Article
    Article

    Supporting our customers to address OVA in the workplace

    Preparing for aggressive customer behaviour is one of the most important steps in keeping you and your people safe at work.

  82. Case study
    Case study

    Using workplace technologies to reduce manual handling injuries

    In partnership with AON, Mutual Benefits funded an innovative project by Longitude6 at DuluxGroup involving the use of wearable sensors and body scanning technology to reduce th...

  83. Case study
    Case study

    Supporting workers through early onsite intervention

    Workplace injuries can be devastating for both employees and the organisations they work for. Through our Mutual Benefits program, EML provides funding to support the delivery o...

  84. Article
    Article

    What is trauma?

    Sometimes people refer to ‘the trauma’ of seeing or experiencing something, and other times we might hear trauma used to describe the injury itself.

Show more resources