WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 1986 - SECT 27

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 1986 - SECT 27

27—Clinics and other facilities

        (1)         In the exercise of its powers under this Division, the Corporation should seek to utilise rehabilitation facilities and services provided by the employer of an injured worker.

        (2)         In the exercise of its powers under this Division, the Corporation should give encouragement and assistance to the establishment and provision of rehabilitation facilities and services in the private sector.

        (3)         The Corporation may—

            (a)         enter into arrangements with any government agency or other body under which medical services or rehabilitation facilities and services will be provided for injured workers; and

            (b)         with the approval of the Minister, establish clinics and other facilities for the assessment, treatment or rehabilitation of injured workers; and

            (c)         establish and maintain a register of persons and organisations that are, in the opinion of the Corporation, properly qualified and equipped to provide rehabilitation services.