ISCRR

Who is @ISCRR? Find out what research methodologies we use at The Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research to achieve our vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the Australian working population.

Today is World Health Day. This year’s theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science” resonates at ISCRR. We bring research & partnerships together to improve workplace safety, injury recovery & compensation systems. Better health outcomes start with science-informed systems.

🎉 ISCRR turns 17 today! For 17 years, we have been turning research into real-world impact, supporting safer workplaces & better recovery outcomes. We are so proud of our team, partners & the progress we have made this year. #WorkplaceSafety #ResearchImpact

New research from our ISCRR team highlights how residential care design shapes safety, comfort and therapeutic outcomes for young people and staff. Congratulations to our colleagues on this important work 👏 Full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aj…

Missed our webinar on engaging migrant communities often left out of policy conversations? Watch the recording: 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=qUgXfT… Thanks to our speakers for sharing powerful insights on trust, lived experience, and collaboration.

Last chance to register for our webinar this morning at 11 am AEDT: trybooking.com/DKALK

What does it take to genuinely engage #migrant communities whose voices are often missing from #research & #policy conversations? Join our webinar next week to find out! 🗓 24 March 2026, 11am AEDT trybooking.com/DKALK

Yesterday was #InternationalWomensDay. At ISCRR, women make up the majority of our team, contributing across research, research translation, operations & program management. Their expertise helps drive work that improves workplace safety, injury recovery & compensation systems.

What does it take to genuinely engage migrant communities whose voices are often missing from policy conversations? Join our webinar to find out! 🗓 24 March 2026 ⏰ 11am AEDT trybooking.com/DKALK

ISCRR's latest newsletter is out now! Read it here: mailchi.mp/iscrr.com.au/i…

ISCRR Director Professor Sarah Anderson provided expert commentary to @abcnews on racism in Australia’s road freight industry and its implications for worker health, safety and inclusion. 📻 Radio: abc.net.au/listen/program… 📰 News: abc.net.au/news/2026-01-1…

🎥We’ve moved our video content from Vimeo to YouTube! YouTube offers better accessibility, easier sharing and broader reach, helping us share ISCRR research with more people. 👉 Subscribe: @ISCRR_Learning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@ISCRR_Learning

WorkSafe is seeking your views on the proposed changes to workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants. A Regulatory Impact Statement and proposed regulations are now available for public comment. Submissions close 27 February 2026. Have your say: engage.vic.gov.au/WEL-feedback

🎄Season's Greetings from ISCRR ISCRR will close over the holiday period from Wednesday 24 December, 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January, 2026. Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season.

📰 Our final #newsletter for 2025 is out! In it, you'll find a link to our 2024–25 Annual Report, new #research on #vicarioustrauma in #teachers, conference insights, and a warm welcome to Associate Professor Ross Iles. Read it here: mailchi.mp/iscrr.com.au/i…

📢 ISCRR’s 2024–25 Annual Report is out now, highlighting another year of impactful research. A huge thank you to our partners, @WorkSafe_Vic and @MonashUni, and the ISCRR team for their ongoing dedication. 🔗 Download the report from our website: iscrr.com.au/wp-content/upl…

Psychological health regulations are now in place. They give employers clear advice on how to identify hazards and manage risks to psychological health. Learn more about employer responsibilities, business benefits and how to protect workers at worksafe.vic.gov.au/psychological-…

WorkSafe Advisory's opening hours have changed to ensure you receive the right advice, at the right time. Our advisors are now available from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. You can continue to reach them on 1800 136 089. worksafe.vic.gov.au/contact-worksa…

ISCRR is participating in MonCOEH’s Migrant Workers’ Symposium today! 🗣️10:30am Faye Forbes & Florence Dato: Listening to Unheard Voices 🕐1:45pm Faye Forbes: Workers’ compensation + low English proficiency 🌱3:20pm Sarah Oxford & Mark Pullin: Migrant horticulture worker safety

ISCRR’s Prof Sarah Anderson, Dr Janine McMillan & PhD student/Research Fellow Olivia Crivari attended the #PIEF2025 Conference this week👏 They enjoyed connecting with others across the personal #injury & #recovery sector & exploring new ideas in #collaboration and #innovation.

What happens when #teachers absorb the #trauma of those they teach? A new study authored by ISCRR's Olivia Crivari explores how Victorian teachers experienced #vicarioustrauma during the COVID-19 pandemic, & why system-level support is vital. Read it here frontiersin.org/journals/educa…