ContactThis WorkCover Board Tasmania project increases knowledge and support within the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme to improve the management of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for workers suffering from it as a result of a workplace incident.
The project provides doctors and other health professionals with resources and professional development opportunities to better support their diagnosis, treatment and management of workers with PTSD, leading to better outcomes for affected workers.
On PTSD Awareness Day (27 June 2023), the Board launched PTSD training for doctors developed by Phoenix Australia, Australia’s leading experts in post-traumatic mental health. The training is accredited by RACGP and is available through the learning portal on the RACGP Tasmania website, the Phoenix Australia website and a link on the WorkSafe Tasmania website.
A new suite of information on PTSD prevention, treatment, recovery and return to work was also developed and made available on the WorkSafe Tasmania website.