Injured Workers Information Pack
This page provides important information to any staff who have experienced an injury at work and who have had a claim for workers compensation submitted. The information contained on this page will assist these staff to better understand and navigate workers compensation.
Staff who have experienced an injury at work and who have had a claim for workers compensation submitted are strongly encouraged to read the letter titled "WORKERS COMPENSATION AND INJURY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES". This letter provides workers with useful preliminary advice regarding the claims process, important contact details and other general information regarding workers compensation.
The following table provides links to the information referred to in the "Workers Compensation and Injury Management Information for Employees" letter.
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| WorkCover Brochure - Information for Injured Workers |
This brochure provides information for workers who have experienced an injury at work and need medical treatment and/or have a reduced work capacity as a result of their injury. |
| WorkCover Brochure – Doctors and WorkCover – Your Nominated Treating Doctor |
This brochure explains the role and services provided by your nominated treating doctor. |
| WorkCover Brochure – Suitable Duties – Information for Employers& Inured Workers |
Suitable duties support the rehabilitation of an injured worker and encourage sustainable return to work outcomes. They must be provided to a worker by an employer when the worker’s capacity for work has been reduced due to a work related injury. |
| Workers Compensation Benefits Fact Sheet |
In June 2012 the NSW government introduced changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme in NSW, including changes to the benefits system. The new system focuses on assisting and encouraging workers to return to work after an injury, which evidence shows is good for their health and wellbeing. This fact sheet details the changes. |
| Workers Compensation Changes Factsheet for Workers |
In June 2012 the government introduced changes to the Workers Compensation Scheme in NSW. The reforms improve financial support for seriously injured workers, and provide more assistance for injured workers to return to work. This fact sheet details the changes. |
| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Workers Compensation |
The provision of EAP counselling as part of an accepted Workers Compensation claim can lead to conflicts of interest. This flyer provides information for staff who require counselling services and who also have an accepted workers compensation claim. |
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Workers compensation changes for workers - publications and forms |