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“The program, funded by WorkCover, will initially offer five scholarships each year for a range of postgraduate courses in personal injury management,” Mr Blackwell said.
“WorkCover is working closely with industry to develop a resourcing program to increase the industry’s capacity to attract, develop and retain skilled and experienced case management and injury management professionals.
“The scholarship program is one outcome of WorkCover’s industry resourcing program that aims to develop case management capability in NSW,” he said.
Courses available under the scholarship program have been developed by the Personal Injury Education Foundation and will be offered through Deakin University and include:
· Graduate Certificate of Management (Personal Injury)
· Graduate Diploma of Management (Personal Injury)
· Master of Management (Personal Injury)
· Master of Business (Personal Injury)
Mr Blackwell said the scholarships are open to personnel working in the NSW workers compensation insurance industry, including those who work for the seven agents operating in the WorkCover Scheme, as well as specialised insurers and self-insurers.
“Each scholarship is worth up to $15,000 each year, with scholarships commencing from the 2008 academic year.
“Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a committee of industry stakeholders, which includes representatives from unions, employers and WorkCover.
“Contributing to the development of the industry’s skill base will ultimately improve services and outcomes for injured workers and enhance the operation and financial viability of the WorkCover Scheme,” Mr Blackwell said.
Details about the scholarship program including the application process and eligibility criteria will be available from the website at http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/ in November.
Media Contact: Wendy McKenzie 02 4321 5474 or John Kirby 02 4321 4108 or 0413 186 799.
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