Work Related Injuries

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If you were injured at or on the way to work you may be able to receive workers’ compensation for any psychological injury related to the incident. There are specific criteria that need to be met for a claim to be successful, and it is important to note that if the psychological injury occurred in response to a reasonable action taken by the employer, worker's compensation may not be applicable.

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"WorkCover" was historically the term used in many states across Australia for the agencies managing workers’ compensation and workplace injury insurance. While some states still use "WorkCover" in the name, others have updated their branding or merged with broader workplace safety agencies.

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Here's a state-by-state list of worker's compensation organizations that you or your employer can approach should you experience a work-related injury:

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Workers’ Compensation Authorities by State/Territory:

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New South Wales (NSW)

• icare (Insurance and Care NSW) – Manages workers' compensation insurance.

  • Regulated by: State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)

  • https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au

  • https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au

 

Victoria (VIC)

• WorkSafe Victoria

  • Manages both workplace safety and workers’ compensation.

  • https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au

 

Queensland (QLD)

• WorkCover Queensland

  • Also regulated by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for safety aspects.

  • https://www.workcoverqld.com.au

  • https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/claims-and-insurance/work-related-injuries

 

Western Australia (WA)

• WorkCover WA

  • Independent statutory authority for workers’ compensation.

  • https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au

 

South Australia (SA)

• ReturnToWorkSA

  • Manages the state's workers’ compensation insurance scheme.

  • https://www.rtwsa.com

 

Tasmania (TAS)

• WorkSafe Tasmania

  • Oversees workplace safety and workers’ comp but insurers are private (like Allianz, CGU, etc.).

  • https://www.worksafe.tas.gov.au

 

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

• Private insurers under the Workers Compensation Act 1951

  • Regulated by WorkSafe ACT

  • https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au

 

Northern Territory (NT)

• NT WorkSafe regulates, but compensation is provided through private insurers

  • https://worksafe.nt.gov.au

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Further reading can be accessed at https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/workers-compensation/workers-compensation-psychological-injuries.

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