TPD for Tradies: how it works
Who makes up 31% of Australia’s workforce but represents 58% of our accidents and serious injuries? You guessed it, trade workers. While it may not be a huge surprise that
Can I claim TPD cover for RSI?
Across the world repetitive strain injuries (RSI’s) are becoming increasingly common, especially in the workplace. Whether through typing, packing, bricklaying or cooking, it’s easy to overuse muscles and tendons and
Three ways to manage your injury or illness
If you’re suffering from a total and permanent disability, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by all the sudden changes to your life. Your ability to manage daily tasks, to work,
Diabetes and TPD: What you need to know
Roughly one in five persons develops diabetes every day. In fact, in the past year over 100,000 Australians have developed the disease. Scarily, according to Diabetes Australia, diabetes is the
Proving an invisible illness: TPD and mental illness
How do you prove your injury or illness prevents you from working when your illness is invisible? For those suffering from mental illnesses and seeking TPD cover, this can be
How to get the support you need to better manage your injury or illness
Did you know that 20% of Australians live with some form of disability? That’s 1 in 5 people, according to the Australian Human Rights Commission. These statistics show the unfortunate
Early access to super and TPD claims: what you need to know
If you’re out of work due to COVID-19, can you withdraw funds from your super to make ends meet? It’s a good question, and unfortunately, it’s one more and more