🌟 Empowering Inclusion: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Workplaces for All 🌟 At a recent icare Paralympic Speaker event Minister Sophie Cotsis MP joined former Paralympian and icare speaker Scott Reardon OAM, along with icare’s Tony Wessling and IKEA, to raise awareness of workplace safety and the inclusion of people with disability. Scott shared his journey — from overcoming a life-changing injury to becoming a world champion athlete. His message emphasised the importance of prioritising workplace mental resilience, embracing inclusion, and creating opportunities for people of all abilities. Together, let’s break down barriers, champion inclusion, and reaffirm our commitment to making workplaces safe and welcoming for everyone. #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceSafety #icareNSW
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At Insurance and Care NSW (icare), we protect, insure and care for the people, businesses and assets of NSW.
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At icare, we deliver best in class insurance and care services to the business, people and communities of NSW. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work. We insure more than 326,000 NSW businesses and public sector employers – protecting around 3.6 million workers. icare is also a trusted risk advisor to the NSW Government, protecting $193 billion of the state's assets, including the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. icare is part of the NSW Government, and follow the NSW Government Community Guidelines icare reserves the right to hide, delete and ban users who act in violation of these guidelines. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES 1. Abusive, offensive or unlawful: Harassment, bullying or provoking other community members, swearing, derogatory language and expression of views that are racist, sexist, homophobic, predatory or sexually explicit are not acceptable. Posts we deem to be potentially defamatory or that violate privacy laws will be removed. 2. Political in nature: While we welcome the discussion of policies and initiatives, it is not the place to discuss political parties and personalities. 3. Misleading information or misinformation: Information that is false, unfounded or misleading, whether intentional or not, will be removed. 4. An infringement of intellectual property rights: Respect and acknowledge original creators when sharing content. 5. Promotional: We do not accept advertisements, requests to endorse commercial products or services or soliciting donations. 6. Spam or harmful: Copied and pasted, duplicated or off-topic posts will be removed. We do not tolerate posts containing links to harmful or suspicious websites or applications. 7. Personal details: We will remove any posts that contain private information or personal details, such as email addresses or phone numbers.
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http://www.icare.nsw.gov.au
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- Industry
- Insurance
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, NSW
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Workers Insurance, Insurance for NSW, Lifetime Care, Dust Diseases Care, Home Building Compensation Fund, and Sporting Injuries
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Level 15
321 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
Employees at icare NSW
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V.T. Mukundan
Experienced insurance strategist engaging senior executives and their leadership teams to develop and execute long-term strategies
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Caroline De Kimpe
People & Culture Lead | Developing Leaders with Confidence
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Tanya Graham
Group Executive | CIO | CTO | CDO | GAICD | Digital & Business Transformation
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Natalie Toh
Updates
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At icare, we’re committed to helping everyone in our community stay safe, whether at work, on the road, or with loved ones. The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and joy – but it’s also important to prioritise safety. 🚗 Road Safety: If you’re traveling, take care on the roads. Plan your trip, take regular breaks, and avoid distractions while driving. Let’s ensure everyone gets to their destination safely. 🏢 Workplace Safety: As the year winds down, don’t let safety take a back seat. Whether you’re finishing up projects or working through the holidays, remember to follow protocols and support your teammates. 💙 Look Out for One Another: The holiday season isn’t easy for everyone. Check in on colleagues, friends, and family to make sure they’re doing okay. A small gesture can make a big difference. From all of us at icare, we wish you a joyful, safe, and restful holiday season. Let’s work together to make it a time to celebrate safely. #HolidaySafety #RoadSafety #WorkplaceSafety #icare
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At icare, we’re committed to creating opportunities for meaningful growth, connection, and professional development. We’re proud to see participants like Tamanna Nagpal thriving and embracing the value of continuous learning. Here’s to more growth, opportunities, and success in the year ahead! 🎉 #icareNSW #MentoringMatters #ContinuousLearning
“In a world that is constantly changing, the greatest skill is to learn how to learn.” – Adaptation of Alvin Toffler 2024 was a year full of learnings for me both online and offline. I am incredibly thankful to be given an opportunity to be a part of the DT Mentoring Program at icare NSW, an initiative that provided a structured yet flexible platform to connect with experienced mentors, gain new perspectives, and develop both personally and professionally. A special thank you to my mentor, Nicole Storer (Embery) for her invaluable guidance, patience, and encouragement throughout this journey. The program offered resources, and opportunities for collaboration which made it an enriching experience that I’ll carry with me for years to come. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for meaningful growth and connections at icare. Looking forward to another incredible year ahead full of learnings in my professional journey 😊
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🎉 At icare, we couldn't be prouder to celebrate two incredible team members, Rhys and Caroline, as Employee and Leader of the Year! 🎉 Rhys's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and a supportive culture. Caroline’s recognition as Leader of the Year reflects her outstanding leadership and commitment to empowering her team to make a real difference in the NSW community. Together, they exemplify the values we strive for every day at icare—celebrating diversity, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful impact. Congratulations, Rhys and Caroline! 👏 #Leadership #CommunityImpact #EmployeeOfTheYear #LeaderOfTheYear
While I generally prefer to shy away from any attention, it’s not every day you have the honour of receiving the award for Employee of the Year. As such, I saw this as an opportunity to acknowledge the team and the underlying culture that supported this to occur. Being neurodivergent has been a major advantage in my career, however it comes with some challenges. For me, the proposition of taking over from an excellent manager, for 10 months, to lead a large team of my peers, was something that kicked the brain into overdrive. There are a lot of intricacies to navigate in a temporary manager role for someone whom social interactions aren’t always the easiest. It took a couple of team members to reach out and push me to put an application in for the secondment. Ultimately, it was the culture within our team, and the wider service development team, that acted as an enabler to apply and then move into the role. Our General Manager, Suzanne, crafted a culture where success is celebrated, difference in opinion is accepted, taking a risk is possible, and failure is a learning opportunity. Something that the respective managers all contribute to and take forward. The team itself unknowingly provided immense support, spending time talking through a subject to help me shift my thinking, not taking offense when my communication may have been unintentionally blunt, and entertaining my ongoing desire to find more efficient ways of working. Even if they didn’t always work... So for me, the award is a reflection of the Service Innovation and Excellence team and the power of it’s enabling culture. I was lucky to be able to walk alongside them while they produced amazing work and outcomes. It was also great to have Newcastle people receive the two big awards, Congrats to Caroline for Leader of the Year.
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We’re proud to see our icare Paralympian Speaker Nigel Smith inspiring positive change in workplace safety as part of #NoInjuryNovember! A big thank you to WORKSTRONG Health Solutions for your continued dedication to building safer workplaces across NSW. Hear Nigel’s powerful story and his insights on creating safer work environments: https://lnkd.in/gW-8s7mT Find out more about the icare Paralympian Speakers Program: https://lnkd.in/gN2HRCxB Together, we can make a difference! 💙👏
For over 4 years WORKSTRONG Health Solutions continues to be a proud partner of Australian Glass Group. We were honoured to celebrate #NoinjuryNovember with the NSW team and be inspired by Nigel Smith from icare NSW #onsitephysiotherapy #injuryprevention
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🌟 Shine Magazine summer 2024 edition is out now 📖 Produced by icare, Shine Magazine highlights the incredible stories of resilience, community, and determination from those we serve. In this 20-page summer edition, you’ll find inspiring stories about family and community, living life on your own terms, and embracing new challenges. Featured on the cover Meet Mathew and his mother, Elva. Mathew requires 24-hour care following a significant brain injury sustained in a bus accident. Their home on Wiradjuri Country is more than just a house – it’s a busy hub for their extended family, community, and their family’s shearing business. “In our culture, family is very important. Everyone steps in to help everyone else. No one goes outside the family to be looked after. Our loved ones belong at home,” shares Elva. Read their story and more in the latest issue: https://lnkd.in/gZ2PvZ8P
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A big thank you to Sophie Cotsis MP for helping shine a spotlight on the importance of workplace safety and inclusion on International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). At icare, we’re incredibly proud of initiatives like the icare Paralympics Speakers program, this program is a valuable resource for businesses and their employees, offering access to Paralympic speakers who share firsthand experiences and insights about safety, resilience, and inclusion. Together, we can build safer, more inclusive workplaces. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/gRZi3U5W #WorkplaceSafety #Inclusion #icare #IDPwD #Paralympics
The Minns Labor Government recently renewed calls for employers across the state to be mindful of workplace safety and the inclusion of people with disability or recovering from serious injury on International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). Paralympic champion and icare NSW speaker Scott Reardon is among the inspiring para-athletes who have experienced a workplace injury and visit businesses free of charge to raise awareness of workplace health and safety through the icare Paralympics Speakers program. Run in partnership with Paralympics Australia, the program provides businesses and their employees with free access to current and former Paralympians who sustained their disability through a work-related injury. Businesses who wish to access the icare Paralympics Speakers program can do so via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gRZi3U5W
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We're excited to see the amazing work done by ZENTRY on this project for an icare NSW participant. 💙 It's these thoughtful modifications that make a meaningful difference in our participants' lives. Thank you for helping us support independence and innovation! 🙌 #Accessibility #Innovation #icareNSW #HomeImprovement
Installation - Canberra Home Improvement It was excellent to work on this project for icare NSW to improve the functionality of this home. Model: ZENTRY S1 Sliding Operator Area: Rear door access Integration: Key for access, Model selector, Push and go, Push to exit button At 60mm high over all this unit is perfect for internal doors helping to improve every day life. ZENTRY - Enter into Innovation
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🌟 Celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 🌟 Today, on IDPwD, Minister Sophie Cotsis MP joined former Paralympian and icare speaker Scott Reardon OAM and icare’s Tony Wessling and IKEA to raise awareness of workplace safety and the inclusion of people with disability. Scott shared his journey - from overcoming a life-changing injury to becoming a world champion athlete. His message? Prioritise workplace mental resilience, embrace inclusion, and create opportunities for people of all abilities. Minister Cotsis highlighted: “IDPwD is a great time to make a commitment within your workplace to break down barriers, promote disability inclusion and commit to practices that keep your workers safe from serious injury and disability.” Let’s break barriers, champion inclusion, and commit to making workplaces safe and welcoming for everyone. #IDPwD #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceSafety #icareNSW
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In celebration of International Day of People with a Disability we are proud to announce our membership with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 💜 Program. icare is committed to building awareness, accessibility and inclusion for all. 1 in 6 Australians (or 4.4 million Australians) have a disability*, and many of these are not visible. By wearing a Hidden Sunflower lanyard or badge, people can indicate they may need extra support or understanding for a non-visible disability. We have had an enthusiastic response from our people, who are keen to become Sunflower supporters for colleagues and those in the community. Thanks to our video participants Naomi Deck, Erryn Tharme *https://lnkd.in/eGPT5F_G #IDPwD #IDPwD2024 #BeSeenWithSunflower #DiversityAndInclusion