Injured Sydney attacked on job fights ‘ageist’ compensation battle

Sydney nurse Robin Prebble, aged 71, suffered severe back and neck injuries after being attacked by a patient at work, leading to spinal and shoulder surgeries and a halt in her nursing career. Despite applying for workers’ compensation, she was shocked to discover her support payments were cut off due to her age, prompting her to start a petition against the NSW government’s 12-month limit on compensation for workers over 67. The government defended their legislation, stating that support for medical expenses and impairment compensation is still available, but Prebble’s situation highlights the challenges faced by older workers in the workforce.

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