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Mind Over Matter: Landmark Ruling Links Contract Breach to Mental Health Damages
Adam Elisha filmed for Shattered Documentary talks to his experience of the legal mind field he encountered all the way to High Court,...
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Breaking the Silence: Dean Yates to Address Moral Injury at Groundbreaking HEAL Conference
When Dean Yates steps onto the stage at the inaugural HEAL gathering this June, he brings with him not just his powerful memoir " Line in...
Feb 202 min read
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Breaking the Silence: Why Australians Need to Know More About Workers' Compensation
Despite being one of Australia's most important social safety nets, workers' compensation remains a mystery to many Australians. This...
Feb 53 min read
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Do You Have Epistolophobia? When Emails Become Landmines
Epistolophobia is the intense, irrational fear of receiving, opening, or sending letters and written correspondence. This clinical phobia...
Feb 33 min read
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Honoring the Hidden Grief: When Workplace Injury Takes More Than Your Health
In the forthcoming Shattered Documentary Series we talk a lot about the importance of allowing space for grief and loss. It's something...
Feb 13 min read
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Kids' Chance: Building Bridges to Education After Workplace Tragedy
This week we had the opportunity to talk with a US Judge who is Deputy Chief of Compensation Claims with particular expertise in workers...
Feb 13 min read
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The Rising Fear of Mail: How Bureaucratic Systems and AI Are Creating a New Mental Health Crisis
Late Friday afternoon emails from government agencies are reported to cause particular distress For most people, checking the mail is a...
Feb 14 min read
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Jack Lang's Bold Stand: Government vs. Insurers & The Formation of GIO
My grandfather's death in a Bowenfels quarry in 1939 isn't just a family tragedy — it's part of a larger story about workers' rights,...
Jan 64 min read
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The Systemic Failure of Independent Medical Examinations: From Financial Incentives to Psychological Harm
Introduction Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) have become a cornerstone of workers' compensation and insurance systems,...
Jan 55 min read
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Independent Medical Examinations: A System of Embedded Bias and Financial Conflicts
Introduction Independent Medical Assessments (IMAs) or Examinations (IMEs) are foundational components of workers' compensation systems,...
Jan 53 min read
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Artificial Intelligence and Online Harassment
This was 2014... with the explosion of AI it is estimated the abuse online will skyrocket In the upcoming documentary"Shattered" we...
Jan 54 min read
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Colossus: The Controversial History of Insurance Claims Management Software and Its Australian Origin
In the Shattered Episode - 'The Punishment of Money' we examine the need for greater transparency and lived experience co-design for all...
Jan 411 min read
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A History of Workers' Compensation: From Ancient Codes to Modern Challenges
Ancient Beginnings The concept of compensating workers for injuries sustained on the job has deeper historical roots than many might...
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Workers' Compensation: Betraying the Promise of Universal Health Coverage
Every year, on December 12, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day reminds us of a critical truth: health is a human right, not a...
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Shattered To Host Immersive IME Art Exhibition For International Women's Day 2025
IME Immersive Encounter: IWD Accelerate Action for Gender Equality From the Documentary Series "Shattered" - Episode "Doctor Doctor" Step...
Dec 5, 20248 min read
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The Silent Psychological Crisis of Workers Compensation
Institutional Failure Beyond Paperwork The Independent Review Office (IRO), established under the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020...
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Dr. Rebecca Michalak Speaks Out In Shattered Documentary
Leading psychologist Dr Rebecca Michalak joins our team of experts in the Shattered Docuseries talking to psychosocial hazards, risks,...
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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A Family's Mining Tragedy: Retracing the Shattering Legacy of Lithgow's Coal Country
The weight of my grandfather's death hangs heavy, even almost 100 years later. In a single, horrifying moment, our family was torn apart...
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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GIDII Advocacy Launches Comprehensive Moral Injury Training Package
Sydney, November 29, 2024 – GIDII Advocacy today announced a groundbreaking training package designed to address the complex phenomenon...
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Gaslighting What Is It Really?
In the complex landscape of psychological manipulation, few terms have been as misunderstood and misused as "gaslighting." Despite its...
Nov 28, 20243 min read
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