riwc janet tinson wrc presentation final

WorkInclusion in the Context of the NZ ACC Scheme

janet.tinson@acc.co.nz

23rd Rehabilitation International World Congress 25 to 27 October

Edinburgh 2016

Outline1. Background to ACC

2. Benefits of work

3. Principles applied related to work

4. Work-related support for people with disabilities

5. How we are doing, and the challenges

6. Future direction and call for action

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Copyright (c) ACC Author/Unit

ACC background: no fault

Covers everyone

Benefits of work

Principles: Work• Early intervention and better at

work• Partnership based on individual

needs• Person centred approach

evolving to a person directed • Bio-psycho-social, multi-

disciplinary approach

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Work Related Support Case Management

3rd party providers & services

How we are doing?All Workers:90% independent by 6 months across all claims. Disability:Part-time paid employment 13%Full-time paid employment 12%TOTAL in paid employment 25%Hours worked have increased 6% in 2016

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Author/Unit

As at 10 September 2016. Base of ACC clients with a disability who are of workforce age (18-64 years) and are capable of working 5+ hours a week

Thank youFor further information please contact me on janet.tinson@acc.co.nz

Telephone 0064 6 7590714

Challenges & Conclusions