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Client Testimonial – WorkCover Claim accepted upon review, and s.8.3 notice overturned

The regulator considered the review document completed by Kate and overturned the decision to reject my claim. The regulator found…

Exceptional Advice

Kate has subsequently and tirelessly assisted me in personal matters that I would never have been able to address on…

Moral

Moral March 20, 2017 “I knew Kate as a work colleague in the past, and have grown to appreciate her…

Tenacious

What I had paid thousands of dollars for a solicitor to do, Kate had done quickly and expertly. There was…

Inspirational

Inspirational Maurice Blackburn March 20, 2017 “I have been fortunate to work with Kate Rasmussen on a professional basis since…

Honest

Honest March 20, 2017 “Kate works tirelessly to provide the best support and advocacy for individuals sustaining work-related psychological injuries.…

Supportive

Supportive March 20, 2017 “I cannot thank katie enough for her ongoing support throughout the most difficult time of my…

Professional

Professional March 20, 2017 “Katie would have to be the most professional, knowledgeable, hardworking, compassionate and trustworthy person that anybody…

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"Katie would have to be the most professional, knowledgeable, hardworking, compassionate and trustworthy person that anybody could have in their corner… Katie is strong, formidable, compassionate and she truly cares for each person she assists. She has been my saviour Continue Reading

Tracy

Supportive

"I cannot thank katie enough for her ongoing support throughout the most difficult time of my life. After 14 years of service, I was diagnosed with ptsd and then medically retired. Katie is a fantastic source of knowledge and has Continue Reading

Danielle

Honest

"Kate works tirelessly to provide the best support and advocacy for individuals sustaining work-related psychological injuries. She works within a practice framework of honesty and integrity which is underpinned by her values that are strongly aligned with Social Justice and Continue Reading

Eveline

Inspirational

"I have been fortunate to work with Kate Rasmussen on a professional basis since 2015 assisting mutual client’s in pursuing compensation. During this time Kate has worked tirelessly for members of the emergency service, in particular the Queensland Police Service, Continue Reading

Beth Rolton Lawyer Maurice Blackburn

Tenacious

What I had paid thousands of dollars for a solicitor to do, Kate had done quickly and expertly. There was no comparison between the solicitor’s documents and those she had completed. Continue Reading

Peter

Moral

“I knew Kate as a work colleague in the past, and have grown to appreciate her honesty, integrity, ethic, and desire to help others. Kate has helped me with advise, and words of support - more than she realises. I Continue Reading

Alex

Exceptional Advice

Kate has subsequently and tirelessly assisted me in personal matters that I would never have been able to address on my own. Continue Reading

Jade

Client Testimonial – WorkCover Claim accepted upon review, and s.8.3 notice overturned

The regulator considered the review document completed by Kate and overturned the decision to reject my claim. The regulator found my claim to be one for acceptance. More importantly I had been afforded justice in this regard and felt vindicated. I don’t believe this outcome would have been possible without the support and services from Kate.

Kate has extensive knowledge in relation to the process and responding to section 8.3. Kate prepared a reply to the notice highlighting the unreasonableness of the action and the complete lack of grounds to initiate such action. On receipt of the response I was advised the action was to be immediately ceased and confirmed no suspicion now existed. The outcome achieved was a direct result of Kate’s Knowledge and expertise in relation to all aspects of section 8.3 of the Police Service Administration Act. Kate ensured my workplace rights were protected.
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Justice 4 Workers Qld

4 weeks ago

In mid 2018, Justice 4 Workers submitted approximately 200 pages of material to Work Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), raising concerns about the risk management practices of the Queensland Police Service. The information highlighted the issues of workplace bullying, suicide, and psychological injuries, and the organisation's record keeping in relation to these matters. An unprecedented review was conducted by WHSQ, which was overseen by the Deputy Director General of the Office of Industrial Relations. In August 2020 I was sent the outcome of the Review, and have been given permission to share the scope of the review, as well as the recommendations that formed part of the 42 page Investigation Outcome Report (see below).

SCOPE:

The scope of the review involved the collection of material to assess whether the QPS has adequate systems in place to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that risks to health and safety arising from human behavioural hazards, generally described as ‘workplace bullying’, are being effectively managed pursuant to the Act, including:

a) the adequacy of any complaints management processes to respond to and manage workplace bullying complaints in the QPS
b) whether staff responsible for the management of workplace bullying complaints are appropriately trained and instructed about the processes to be followed
c) the adequacy of any systems used by the QPS to monitor and review the effectiveness of, and compliance with, the control measures in place to manage workplace bullying complaints

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• It is recommended that the QPS ensure that all staff performing supervisory or managerial roles undertake training in Improving Workplace Behaviours and the Management Development Program (MDP) Legal Assignment 2 (or similar available programs) and attend the Juniper information session which includes information about the key aspects of the Workplace Behaviours Policy, Inclusion and Diversity Plan for Action and the 1800SPEAK SAFE service.
• It is recommended that the QPS develop an information pack containing a summary of the various options available to a complainant to raise and address workplace bullying complaints.
• It is recommended that the WHSQ Psychological Health Unit and QAO conduct a collaborative audit prior to the conclusion of the 2021 calendar year to re-evaluate the effectiveness of the QPS control measures to minimise the risks of workplace bullying.

This Audit may include, but not limited to, aspects of the following metrics:

a. the number of workplace bullying complaints made in each calendar year.
b. a summary of action taken in response to each of these complaints, including the process used to respond, the current status if action is continuing, or the outcome if the matter has been finalised.
c. the findings of any organisational wide surveys in relation to workplace bullying.
d. copies of any Working for Queensland Survey Results for the reporting period.
e. copies of all actions plans implemented by individual work units service wide in relation workplace bullying.
f. the total percentage of staff in supervisory or managerial roles trained in the QPS systems to manage workplace bullying.

Source:
Investigation Report – Version 2.2. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, “Review of the Queensland Police Service Systems to Manage Workplace Bullying” (July 2020). ... See MoreSee Less

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Justice 4 Workers Qld

2 months ago

This is such sad news. Thinking of the family of Special Junior Constable Travis Heery at this incredibly sad time 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

Boy with incurable cancer dies after becoming honorary police officer

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Boy with incurable cancer dies after becoming honorary police officerBy 9News Staff3:53pm Aug 20, 2020 Tweet Facebook Mail A young boy who achieved his dream of becoming an honorary member of Queensland Police has died after battling an incurable illness.Travis Heery was diagnosed with an inoperable...

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Justice 4 Workers Qld

2 months ago

Contrary to what many may believe, the Roll of Honour is not limited to those who lose their life in an act of bravery whilst taking down an offender. You can collapse and die at your desk and have your name recorded on the roll. You can die of a heart attack whilst mowing a police compound or washing a police vehicle and still make the Roll of Honour for dying on duty. But those who sustain a work related psychological injury and sadly succumb by taking their own lives are not included. If you think this is wrong please sign. Link to the e-petition is in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less

Review launched into 'discriminatory' Queensland Police Service honour roll policy

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QPS launches a review of its honour roll process after the Queensland Ombudsman rules it is discriminatory to exclude officers who have died by suicide.

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