❓ Details the support available to teachers in WA who experience assault or trauma in the workplace, including counselling services and workers' compensation support.
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(2) What support is available for teachers who are assaulted or traumatised in the workplace?
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Answered
1 February 2009
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
60 days
(1) An Employee Assistance Program provides free confidential counselling services to all staff and their immediate families under 18 years of age. Counselling can be provided for work related and/or personal issues.
If a teacher lodges a workers' compensation claim for a stress related illness, assault or trauma, early intervention counselling services with a clinical psychologist are offered. This is funded through the workers' compensation claim on a without prejudice basis. Vocational rehabilitation services to develop and support a return to work program under medical guidance is also available.
(2) At the school level the teacher is offered a number of supports including first aid assistance if required, debriefing and referral to counselling services through the Department's Employee Assistance Program.
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If a teacher lodges a workers' compensation claim for a stress related illness, assault or trauma, early intervention counselling services with a clinical psychologist are offered. This is funded through the workers' compensation claim on a without prejudice basis. Vocational rehabilitation services to develop and support a return to work program under medical guidance is also available.
(2) At the school level the teacher is offered a number of supports including first aid assistance if required, debriefing and referral to counselling services through the Department's Employee Assistance Program.
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