What is Worker’s Compensation?

Australian Workers’ compensation is a type of worker insurance that offers support if you become injured or ill because of work.

What support is available?

Depending on your compensation entitlements and claim you may be entitled to

• Wage compensation or a portion of wages

• Medical and hospital costs

• Rehabilitation treatments

• Occupational rehabilitation support

• Training and education

• Domestic assistance

• Permanent impairment payments

• Funeral expenses,

• Compensation support to family

State-based worker’s compensation schemes

Australia has 11 main workers’ compensation schemes. There is a scheme for each state and territory and 3 Commonwealth schemes.

• Australian Capital Territory: WorkSafe ACT  

• New South Wales: State Insurance Regulatory Authority (NSW) 

• Northern Territory: NT WorkSafe

• Norfolk Island: Norfolk Island Workers' Compensation Scheme

• Queensland: WorkCover Queensland

• South Australia: ReturnToWork SA

• Tasmania: WorkSafe Tasmania

• Victoria: WorkSafe Victoria

• Western Australia: WorkCover WA 

• Comcare

Cetas Psychology works under the worker’s compensation scheme as a WorkSafe Victoria treatment provider for psychological services.

Different laws govern each one and will vary in the way it operates.

Safe Work Australia is a national body for all workers’ compensation schemes in Australia.

For specific information on making a workers’ compensation claim please contact your workers’ compensation authority.

This blog was updated 23/02/2024. You must see the relevant listed websites for the most updated information.