CCI’s Health & Community Policy unit works to assist and support business involvement in strengthening the Western Australian community. We do this by working with members on initiatives in the areas of health and community services by contributing to public debate on relevant issues.
Key focus areas for discussion papers include disability employment, health, obesity and the health workforce.
Click here for information on the Health & Community Forum.
A Transition to Registered Nursing Program operates under the Policy Forum, facilitating the transition of school students into university through some practical workplace experience.
Available in hard copy, the Community Care newsletter provides members with regular news and information on important developments within the health and community services sector including national and State Government initiatives, research reports and relevant professional and community events. There are also regular features in Business Pulse.
For more information on CCI's Health & Community Policy please contact Alison Garton on (08) 9365 7783 or email alison.garton@cciwa.com.
OSH Policy
Occupational safety and health remains a major component of the unit’s work with particular emphasis on national OHS harmonisation. CCI is privileged to represent the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the Safe Work Australia (SWA) Council. The SWA Council is pursuing the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) agenda in developing the nationally harmonised legislative package to be adopted by all jurisdictions in 2011.
CCI is also a member of the State Commission for Occupational Safety and Health.
Workers' Compensation Policy
CCI represents employers on the WorkCover Legislative Review Stakeholders’ Reference Group currently reviewing the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.
CCI’s work in occupational safety and health and workers’ compensation is supported and guided by members of the Occupational Safety and Health/Workers’ Compensation Committee. The committee meets quarterly and provides considerable input into the development of national and state legislation including standards and codes of practice.
Policy submissions and papers
Click here to view recent policy submissions and papers.