Becoming an RTBU WA member means more than having industrial representation. Membership provides access to a range of services, support and exclusive benefits designed to protect you at work and assist you in everyday life.
Turner Freeman Lawyers
The RTBU WA Branch has partnered with Turner Freeman Lawyers to provide members with access to experienced legal advice and representation across a range of personal injury and compensation matters.
If you’ve been injured at work, involved in a motor vehicle accident, or suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, Turner Freeman can provide expert guidance and help you understand your legal rights and options.
As an RTBU member your first 30 minute consultation is free of charge.
Services include:
- Workers’ compensation claims
- Motor vehicle injury claims
- Public liability claims
- Medical negligence claims
- Industrial deafness claims
- Asbestos and dust disease compensation
Turner Freeman has been helping Australians for more than 70 years and offers experienced legal representation with a client-focused approach.
Fresh Start Injury Management & Counselling
The RTBU WA Branch is proud to partner with Fresh Start Injury Management & Counselling to provide members with access to experienced and independent workplace rehabilitation services.
If you’ve been injured at work or are recovering from a workplace or motor vehicle injury, Fresh Start offers professional guidance and support throughout your recovery. Their multidisciplinary team works with injured workers to develop tailored rehabilitation plans, helping them recover, understand their rights and responsibilities, and safely return to work.
Services include:
- Workplace rehabilitation and return-to-work planning
- Workers’ compensation support
- Psychological counselling
- Exercise rehabilitation through FITSTART
- Vocational assessments and career transition support
- Ergonomic and workplace assessments
- Motor vehicle injury rehabilitation services
Fresh Start is an independent, nationally accredited workplace rehabilitation provider with WorkCover WA and Medicare, with a strong focus on supporting the health, wellbeing and recovery of injured workers.
Training Ahead Australia
The RTBU WA Branch is pleased to partner with Training Ahead Australia, a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO), to provide members with access to quality rail and transport training.
Whether you’re starting a career in the rail industry, expanding your qualifications or maintaining your competencies, Training Ahead offers a wide range of industry-recognised training designed to support your professional development.
Training includes:
- Rail infrastructure and safeworking
- Certificate IV in Train Driving
- Rail signalling
- Traffic management training
- Train Track Safety Awareness (TTSA)
- Category 1, 2 and 3 Rail Medicals
- Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card support
Training Ahead delivers courses across Australia through experienced rail industry professionals, helping participants develop the knowledge and skills required to work safely and confidently in the rail and transport sector.
ShopRite
As an RTBU WA member, you have access to ShopRite, an exclusive member benefits program that helps you save money on a wide range of everyday purchases and services.
ShopRite is available exclusively to members of participating unions and organisations across Western Australia, providing access to negotiated discounts and special offers from trusted retailers and service providers.
Member benefits include:
- Discounted e-gift cards for popular retailers
- Savings on electrical appliances and technology
- Vehicle buying service
- Furniture and homeware discounts
- Travel and leisure offers
- Access to trusted local trades and professional services
ShopRite also offers a free mobile app, making it easy to browse member benefits, purchase discounted e-gift cards and access exclusive offers wherever you are.
Journey Accident Insurance
As an RTBU WA member, you’re covered by our Journey Accident Insurance policy, underwritten by Chubb Insurance Australia.
Journey Accident Insurance is designed to provide financial protection if you’re injured while travelling directly between your home and workplace. In Western Australia, these journeys are generally not covered under Workers’ Compensation, making this an important benefit of RTBU WA membership.
Cover may include:
- Accidental death benefits
- Lump sum payments for permanent disability
- Weekly income benefits for temporary disablement
- Return-to-work assistance
- A range of additional benefits, subject to the policy terms and conditions.
If you need to make a claim or would like more information about your cover, please contact the RTBU WA office. Our team will assist you throughout the claims process and work with Chubb Insurance Australia to help you access your entitlements.
