❓ The WA parliamentary question addresses the support and follow-up provided to teachers who resign from the Education Department due to stress or trauma, and assistance for re-entry into the system. The answer outlines existing support mechanisms and processes for teachers with Workers' Compensation claims and those currently employed, but indicates limited specific assistance for re-entry.
AnsweredQoN 5346Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Do teachers who resign from the Education Department due to stress or trauma receive any form of assistance or follow up in regard to their situation from the Education Department once they have left the Education System; and
(a) if not, why not; and
(b) if yes, what assistance is given or follow up occurs?
(2) Is there any assistance given for qualified teachers that have resigned from the Education Department due to stress or trauma to re-enter the education system once they have recovered from their stress and or trauma; and
(a) if yes, what assistance is given; and
(b) if not, why not?
(a) if not, why not; and
(b) if yes, what assistance is given or follow up occurs?
(2) Is there any assistance given for qualified teachers that have resigned from the Education Department due to stress or trauma to re-enter the education system once they have recovered from their stress and or trauma; and
(a) if yes, what assistance is given; and
(b) if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 June 2011
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
34 days
(1) I am advised that teachers with approved Workers' Compensation claims at the time of their resignation continue to receive their legal entitlements such as weekly payments, rehabilitation and medical costs subject to provision of supporting medical certificates. They are under the care of their general practitioner through this process.
The Department has systems and processes in place to support teachers in its employ who report stress and trauma. This includes referral to the Department's occupational physician to clarify any support and workplace adjustments required. Free counselling sessions are also available through the employee assistance program.
(2)-(2)(a) The Department does not provide any specific assistance to teachers to re?enter the Department. If a teacher has resigned due to a known stress or trauma they are referred to the Department's contracted Occupational Physician to determine their fitness for work.
If the Occupational Physician indicates that support is required to enable a successful return to work this is considered by the staffing branch in determining a suitable placement.
(2)(b) Not applicable.
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The Department has systems and processes in place to support teachers in its employ who report stress and trauma. This includes referral to the Department's occupational physician to clarify any support and workplace adjustments required. Free counselling sessions are also available through the employee assistance program.
(2)-(2)(a) The Department does not provide any specific assistance to teachers to re?enter the Department. If a teacher has resigned due to a known stress or trauma they are referred to the Department's contracted Occupational Physician to determine their fitness for work.
If the Occupational Physician indicates that support is required to enable a successful return to work this is considered by the staffing branch in determining a suitable placement.
(2)(b) Not applicable.
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