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Feb 53 min read
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...
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Feb 33 min read
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...
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Feb 13 min read
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...
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Feb 13 min read
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...
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Feb 14 min read
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...
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Jan 64 min read
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,...
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Jan 55 min read
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,...
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Jan 53 min read
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,...
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Editor
Jan 54 min read
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...
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Editor
Jan 411 min read
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...
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Editor
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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...
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Editor
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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...
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Editor
Dec 5, 20248 min read
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...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read
The Silent Psychological Crisis of Workers Compensation
Institutional Failure Beyond Paperwork The Independent Review Office (IRO), established under the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020...
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Editor
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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,...
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Editor
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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...
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Editor
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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...
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Nov 28, 20243 min read
Gaslighting What Is It Really?
In the complex landscape of psychological manipulation, few terms have been as misunderstood and misused as "gaslighting." Despite its...
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Editor
Nov 25, 20243 min read
The Financial Sector's Dark Pattern: Profiting from Vulnerability in Insurance Claims
Shattered Docuseries Episode 2 talks to the punishment of money. It is all about oppressive business models designed to exploit...
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Editor
Nov 23, 20244 min read
The Price of Silence: When Systems Enable Abuse
Content Warning: This article discusses institutional abuse, cancer, and trauma. Some stories need to be told, not just for healing, but...
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Editor
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Healing the Unseen: Australia's First National Day for Injured Workers
In the echoes of history, there are moments when a society finally turns to recognize those who have suffered in silence. Just as the...
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Editor
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Know Your Rights: A Woman's Guide to Medical Examinations in 2024
*Content warning: This post discusses medical examinations and patient rights.* As a woman navigating healthcare systems in 2024,...
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Nov 15, 20241 min read
Examining the Psychiatric Impairment Rating Scale (PIRS) in Workers' Compensation
Shattered unearths questions to be answered about the Psychiatric Impairment Rating Scale (PIRS) currently used to determine impairment...
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Editor
Nov 3, 20243 min read
The Hidden Cost of Work: A Personal Journey Through Workers' Compensation
In the spring of 1939, just weeks before the world would erupt into war, Kathie Melocco's grandfather lost his life in a quarry cave-in...
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Editor
Nov 1, 20243 min read
When Protections Fail: A Critical Look at Conciliation Room Safety
In the groundbreaking investigation "Shattered," one woman's experience stands as a stark reminder of how institutional failures can...
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Oct 29, 20244 min read
Shattered: Reflecting on Australia's Workplace Legacy at the National Workers Memorial
On a crisp morning in Canberra, I stood before the eight stone columns of the National Workers Memorial, each one casting long shadows...
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Editor
Oct 26, 20244 min read
Finding Spiritual Healing After Workers' Compensation Trauma: A Journey to Recovery
As Ballina Gee and I come to a close with our work on Shattered Docuseries Expisodes 1 and 2, which without a doubt have been the most...
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Oct 26, 20247 min read
Workplace Harassment Victims Demand Their Voices Back
The web of failures within the workers' compensation system, first exposed by Four Corners in 2020, is now brought into sharper focus...
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Editor
Oct 22, 20247 min read
The Legacy of Hughes' "Dirty Work": From Post-War Germany to Modern Workers' Compensation Scandals
In the realm of sociology, few concepts have had as lasting an impact as Everett Ch. Hughes' notion of "dirty work." Hughes, a prominent...
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Editor
Oct 20, 20243 min read
The Harsh Reality of Injured Workers' Cruelty: A Case Worker's Unseen Perspective
In the intricate web of workers' compensation, there lies a dark truth seldom exposed to the light. Behind the curtains of paperwork and...
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Editor
Oct 20, 20242 min read
Unveiling the Power of Gendered Healing Strategies in Workers' Comp: Shedding Light on Women's Triumph over Betrayal and Injustice
In a realm where healing should reign supreme, a dark reality looms over women navigating the intricate web of the workers' compensation...
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Editor
Oct 19, 202414 min read
Unmasking the Façade: Injured Lawyer Exposes Workers' Compensation Scheme
In a ground-breaking exposé, Shattered launches a searing series that rips the veil off the workers' compensation system, revealing a...
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Editor
Oct 13, 20244 min read
iCare Scandal: A Case Study in Systemic Failure and Institutional Betrayal
Shocking Mishandling of Trauma Survivor's Case Sparks Outrage In a disturbing revelation that sent shockwaves through the healthcare and...
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Editor
Sep 18, 20245 min read
The Urgent Need for Safeguarding in Workers Compensation: Protecting the Vulnerable
Photo Credit: Goal - shows a comprehensive Safeguarding framework After decades of failed reforms and outdated legislation, the Workers'...
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Sep 11, 20244 min read
Transforming Systems: A Gender-Focused Approach to Workers' Compensation Reform
In our quest for a more equitable world, we often encounter the need to change complex systems. This is particularly evident in the...
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Editor
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Why Healthcare Practitioners Should Watch Shattered
Healthcare practitioners play a vital role in advocating for the well-being of their patients, especially those navigating complex...
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Editor
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Implementing Healing Rituals for Those Wronged by the Workers Compensation System
When systemic issues in government programs like the Workers' Compensation System cause harm, simple apologies often fall short. In this...
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Aug 31, 20244 min read
Shattered: The Systemic Abuse of Women in NSW Workers' Compensation
' In 2024, it's hard to believe that a system designed to protect and support injured workers could be described as "barbaric" and "lost...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
Breaking the Stigma: Why We Need to Educate Young People About Workers' Compensation
There is no doubt that getting injured at work is a horrible experience. Time off work and medical care can all take it's toll on your...
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Editor
Aug 25, 20245 min read
Faith and Justice: Harnessing Spiritual Conviction to End the Abuse of Women in the Workers' Compensation System
In this blog post, we delve into the poignant use of the hymn "Amazing Grace" in *Shattered - The Docuseries,* where it serves as a...
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Editor
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Changing the Narrative on Suicide: Addressing the Crisis Among Injured Workers
Suicide is a major public health challenge, with over 700,000 deaths occurring each year globally. Each suicide has far-reaching social,...
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Aug 21, 20244 min read
The Silent Betrayal: How Systems Morally Injure Those Who Seek Help
In our latest blog post, we delve into the powerful scene that is portrayed as a reenactment featured in "Shattered - The Docuseries." It...
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Aug 16, 20244 min read
The Silent Struggle: How Independent Medical Examinations Are Failing Women in Workers' Compensation
When a worker is injured on the job, the path to recovery is often fraught with challenges—physical pain, emotional strain, and financial...
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