ABOUT WCS
Independent workers’ compensation expertise, backed by ABILITY GROUP
WCS helps Australian employers manage workers compensation with clear thinking, practical support and genuine care for people.
We work alongside leaders, HR, safety and finance teams to reduce pressure, improve outcomes and make confident decisions.
Practical support for employers across Australia
WCS works alongside leadership, HR, safety and finance teams when workers compensation decisions need clear, specialist input.
WHY WCS
Experienced guidance for complex workplace decisions
We bring specialist workers compensation, health and safety knowledge to the issues that affect people, operations and long-term costs.
Our advice is independent, practical and aligned to the scheme and circumstances in which you operate.
Our mission
To make workers compensation more manageable for employers through independent advice, practical action and a clear focus on sustainable outcomes.
Our approach
We listen first, prioritise what matters and work alongside your team to turn complexity into practical progress.
YEARS IN SERVICE
AUSTRALIAN STATES & TERRITORIES
AUSTRALIAN WORKERS COMPENSATION SCHEMES
Independent advice. Practical support.
Start with a focused conversation about the claims, premium, policy or workplace risks affecting your organisation.
WORKERS COMPENSATION SOLUTIONS BY ABILITY GROUP
Trusted Experience
WCS is a trusted provider supporting organisations across all Australian states and territories. Backed by 14 years in service, WCS delivers tailored workers’ compensation support across every Australian state and territory and all 11 Australian workers compensation schemes. WCS specialises in helping businesses navigate complex legislative frameworks, reduce claim and premium costs, and support compliance.
Privately owned and independently operated, our experienced team focuses on managing the impact of workers’ compensation, protecting people, strengthening business outcomes, and delivering practical advice.
NATIONAL CAPABILITY
Workers compensation support across Australian schemes
WCS helps multi-state and locally based employers coordinate workers compensation priorities nationally while adapting claims, premium, compliance and return-to-work support to the requirements of each scheme.
New South Wales
icare, approved insurers and self-insurance arrangements.
Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria and self-insurance arrangements.
Queensland
WorkCover Queensland and self-insurance arrangements.
Western Australia
WorkCover WA framework and approved insurers.
South Australia
ReturnToWorkSA and self-insured employer arrangements.
Tasmania
WorkSafe Tasmania framework and licensed insurers.
Australian Capital Territory
WorkSafe ACT framework and approved insurers.
Northern Territory
NT WorkSafe framework and approved insurers.
Comcare
Commonwealth, national employer and self-insurance arrangements.
Seacare
Workers compensation arrangements for eligible maritime employment.
Multi-state and self-insured employers
National governance, consistent reporting and locally appropriate scheme actions.
WHAT WE OFFER
Specialist capability that fits your organisation
From a focused program review to embedded employer support, WCS scales its expertise to your needs.
EXPANDED CAPABILITIES
More capability for complex employer decisions
Beyond core claims, return-to-work and workplace-risk support, WCS provides focused analysis when premium, provider, reporting or business-change decisions need independent scrutiny.
Premium assurance
Review wages, classifications, forecasts and reporting to improve visibility before renewals, audits and key decisions.
Claim strategy
Independently assess stalled, complex or high-cost claims and clarify the practical priorities for action.
Provider governance
Strengthen tender decisions, performance expectations and oversight of insurers, agents and service providers.
Business change
Identify workers compensation exposures before acquisitions, restructures and other material organisational changes.
Workers Compensation Program Review
Independent reviews that identify immediate risks, improvement opportunities and practical priorities across your program.
Premium and Policy Management
Clarify premium drivers, validate policy information and strengthen renewal decisions to help control future costs.
Claims Management Support
Structured claim reviews, action plans and stakeholder coordination that keep complex matters moving.
Injury Management and Return to Work
Early intervention, suitable duties and sustainable return-to-work planning centred on people and business needs.
Psychological Injury Support
Calm, commercially aware support for sensitive, high-risk or long-duration psychological injury claims.
Workplace Risk Management
Identify workplace, psychosocial and operational risks, strengthen practical controls and reduce workers compensation exposure.
OUR PEOPLE
A team built for practical outcomes
WCS combines commercial understanding, technical expertise and genuine care for people to support employers across Australia. Meet our leadership, operations and client services team.
Explore our workers compensation client stories for examples of the support employers have received from WCS.
Julie Ring
Owner & Director
With approaching 35 years of workers compensation experience, Julie is highly regarded for helping employers identify workplace risk and implement commercial solutions that support sustainable outcomes.
Her experience spans client relationship management, risk management, workplace safety, business development, transformation, process improvement and solution design and delivery.
Contact Julie about: workplace risk, workers compensation strategy and program improvement.
Marc Ring
Owner & Managing Director
Marc is a results-driven leader with senior experience across banking, insurance and financial services organisations recognised as global or market leaders.
He brings expertise in workers compensation, business strategy, performance optimisation, organisational transformation, business intelligence, information management and financial planning and analysis.
Contact Marc about: business strategy, performance optimisation and transformation.
Daniel Strassberg
Operations Manager
Daniel supports the day-to-day operational delivery of WCS services, coordinating systems, workflows and internal priorities so clients receive responsive, consistent support.
His operational focus helps connect the right people, information and actions across client engagements.
Contact Daniel about: service delivery, implementation and operational coordination.
Jennifer (Jenny) Lynch
Senior Client Services Manager
Jenny leads client service relationships and coordinates practical support across employer workers compensation programs.
She focuses on clear communication, organised follow-through and responsive service that helps clients keep claims and program priorities moving.
Contact Jenny about: client services, claims coordination and program support.
Nicola Robinson
Senior Client Services Manager
Nicola brings experience across workers compensation, regulatory compliance, injury management and return-to-work coordination.
Her strengths in business analysis and strategic problem solving support practical, well-organised outcomes for employers and their people.
Contact Nicola about: injury management, return to work and regulatory compliance.
Eve Crocker
Consultant
Eve supports employers with practical workers compensation consulting and day-to-day coordination across claims and workplace priorities.
She works collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to keep actions clear, organised and focused on sustainable outcomes.
Contact Eve about: claims support and workplace priorities.
Julie Balmer
Office Manager
Julie is an experienced office management and marketing professional who supports the smooth day-to-day operation of WCS.
Her organised, service-focused approach helps the team maintain responsive administration, communication and business support.
Contact Julie about: administration and general service enquiries.
Get the right support for your organisation
Start with a confidential conversation about the claims, premium, policy or workplace risks affecting your business.
CONTACT WCS
Start with a practical conversation
Tell us what is creating pressure for your organisation. We will help you identify the most useful next step.