WorkCover information for injured workers in Victoria
WorkCover home modifications
WorkCover home modifications WorkCover can in certain instances contribute to, or cover the cost of reasonable modifications to a home. This page will look at the circumstances in which this can be done and what the restrictions are to claiming home modifications. As...
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When can WorkCover stop paying weekly payments?
When can WorkCover stop paying weekly payments? Summary There are a number of different times where WorkCover can stop your weekly payments. These are: If you make a return to full unrestricted work, reaching the end of the second entitlement period, fraud, non...
What to do if your WorkCover claim is rejected in Victoria
What to do when your WorkCover claim is rejected If your WorkCover claim has been rejected, if you wish to appeal the decision of the insurer you can do so by taking the matter to conciliation. However, there are some other considerations which this page will detail....
Can you reopen a WorkCover claim?
Can you reopen a WorkCover claim? Yes, a WorkCover claim can be reopened. The key thing is whether you actually have an entitlement to claim something, irrespective of the time that has passed. For example, is there medical evidence to support the need for a...
Using sick leave while on workers compensation
Using sick leave while on workers compensation What’s the difference between sick leave and WorkCover payments? WorkCover is a type of insurance that covers injured workers. If injured workers need to take time off work due to an injury or illness, then generally...
Industrial deafness claim amounts
Industrial deafness claim amounts (Vic)?What does industrial deafness mean?Industrial deafness is any condition of deafness caused by regular exposure to noise in the workplace. It can also be caused by one particular noise exposure which results in some loss of...
Does workcover cover travel to and from work in Victoria?
Does WorkCover cover travel to and from work in Victoria? If you were injured on the road driving to and from work, then the WorkCover insurer would not be responsible for paying your entitlements. In this case, you would need to lodge a claim with the TAC who would...
Can an employee be terminated while on workers compensation?
Can an employee be terminated while on workers compensation? It's a common question - 'can an employee be terminated while on workers compensation?' Here's what the law says: You are not able to be terminated from your employment in Victoria just because you made a...
How long does a WorkCover claim take?
How long does a WorkCover claim take? Summary A WorkCover claim typically begins with lodging a WorkCover claim form after which the insurer determines whether to accept or reject the claim. If the claim is rejected and subsequently contested, this adds to the overall...
Finding a job after a workers compensation claim
Finding a job after a workers compensation matter Many people wonder what impact a workers compensation or WorkCover claim will have on their ability to find a new job. Will employers be hesitant to hire them if they find out they’ve had an injury or pursued a...
Does WorkCover include super?
Does WorkCover include super? Does WorkCover include super? If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria and you are in receipt of weekly payments because you are unable to work at all, or you have a restriction in your ability to work, you are entitled to...
Victorian Workers Compensation Legislation
Victorian Workers Compensation Legislation The Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic) (WIRC Act) is the current legislation that covers Victorian WorkCover matters. It came into effect on 1 July 2014. This piece of legislation replaced two...
Can I claim workers compensation after termination?
Can I claim workers compensation after termination? Summary You are able to claim workers compensation after termination in Victoria. Whether the claim is accepted or not will depend upon whether you satisfy the requirements under the Act. Sometimes, people that are...
WorkCover payouts for shoulder injuries
WorkCover compensation payouts for shoulder injuries Under the WorkCover system, if you succeed in an impairment lump sum for a shoulder injury, you can expect to receive a minimum of approximately $16,000 (2026). You may be entitled to more if your shoulder injury is...
WorkCover light duties – what you need to know
WorkCover light duties - what you need to know If you suffered injury at work and you cannot do the same work as before your injury, you may need to go on light duties. Sometimes these are referred to as modified duties. If you have an accepted WorkCover claim you are...
How long can you stay on WorkCover in Victoria?
How long can you be on WorkCover in Victoria? Most people can stay on WorkCover payments for up to 130 weeks. Longer if they have no capacity. They're entitled to medical expenses, generally speaking, for one year after their last weekly payment. However, the above...
WorkCover payout examples
WorkCover payout examples (Vic) Below are some WorkCover payout examples. You can use these examples to get an idea as to what you may be entitled to. Keep in mind that the WorkCover payout examples below are just that - they're examples for illustrative purposes....
All about WorkCover Common law
WorkCover Common law claims What is a WorkCover Common law claim? If you sustained injury during the course of your employment in Victoria, and that injury occurred as a result of someone else’s negligence or contributed to your injury through negligence, then...
All about WorkCover impairment claims
All about WorkCover impairment claims in Victoria An impairment claim, sometimes referred to as a claim for impairment benefits or impairment benefits claim, is open to someone to pursue if they have a work related injury or illness that has resulted in permanent...
WorkCover Vic questions and answers
WorkCover (Vic) questions and answers. Here's a list of common asked WorkCover questions with answers. When to report a work related injury? If you suffer an injury, you should report the injury as soon as possible. It should be reported to your employer within 30...
14 things to consider before making a claim for workers compensation in Victoria
14 things to consider before making a claim for workers compensation in Victoria Before you lodge a WorkCover claim, there’s a number of things that you should consider. If you're wondering how to make a WorkCover claim, you can visit this page. Is a WorkCover claim...
WorkCover claim process
The WorkCover claim process in Victoria
All about WorkCover medical and like expenses in Victoria
All about WorkCover medical expenses Can I claim WorkCover medical expenses? If you have an accepted WorkCover claim, the WorkCover Insurer is liable to pay the reasonable cost of medical and like expenses. This is the case regardless as to whether or not the injury...
All about WorkCover medical panels in Victoria
All about WorkCover medical panels in Victoria Summary The medical panel is made up of a panel of doctors that have been asked to resolve a medical question or questions. Their job is to assess an injured worker, to consider any medical evidence and to provide a...
All about duty of care
All about duty of care in the workplace in Victoria Duty of care meaning A duty of care is a legal obligation to avoid doing something or failing to do something, that could possibly lead to the harm of another person. It’s a legal obligation that we all have to take...
What happens when my WorkCover matter goes to the Magistrates’ court?
What happens when my WorkCover matter goes to the Magistrates' court in Victoria?If you've been on WorkCover for long enough, at some point the WorkCover Insurer may make a decision that you disagree with. For example, they may stop paying for physiotherapy treatment...
All about WorkCover weekly payments in Victoria
All about WorkCover weekly payments WorkCover weekly payments are income payments paid to an injured worker if they have an accepted WorkCover claim, and their ability to work has been impacted by an injury. If you are unable to work or have a restricted work...
All about WorkCover stress claims
All about WorkCover stress claims in VictoriaDoes WorkCover cover stress leave? If you are suffering from a work related psychological injury or stress injury, you are able to lodge a WorkCover claim in Victoria. Can you claim workers compensation for stress? If you...
Employment entitlements and WorkCover
Your employment entitlements while on WorkCover Many people who are on WorkCover after an injury are unsure as to how their employment entitlements may/may not be impacted as a result of the WorkCover claim. Do you accrue annual leave while on workers compensation?...
All about WorkCover independent medical examinations in Victoria
All about WorkCover independent medical examinations A WorkCover independent medical examination involves undergoing a medical examination performed by an independent medical examiner (IME). WorkCover insurers arrange for injured workers to be assessed by IME’s from...
All about WorkCover Serious Injury Certificates
WorkCover Serious Injury certificates A WorkCover serious injury certificate is a document that certifies that an injured person has a 'serious injury'. The term serious injury is a legal definition. In addition to your no fault WorkCover entitlements of medical and...
Workcover Certificate of Capacity
WorkCover certificate of capacity What is a WorkCover certificate of capacity? A certificate of capacity is a document that describes your injury or illness. It provides an opinion on your capacity to work and any limitations that you have on performing your work...
WorkCover lump sum payments
WorkCover lump sum payments in Victoria Under the WorkCover scheme in Victoria, there's two potential lump sum payments that you may be able to access if you've been injured. The first is called an impairment benefit and the second is called a common law claim. This...
WorkCover conciliation form
WorkCover conciliation form You can get an electronic copy of the request for conciliation form by clicking here. Here are some tips on how to fill out the WorkCover request for conciliation form: Consider getting legal advice if you don't have a lawyer. If you do...
What is WorkSafe (or Work Safe)?
What is WorkSafe Victoria? If you’ve done any reading online about WorkCover, you have no doubt noticed that there are plenty of references to WorkSafe and to WorkCover. Is there any difference between the two? Is there anything you need to know to help you navigate...
Big changes are coming to the Fair Work Act for casual employees
Big changes are coming to the Fair Work Act for casual employees. Big changes are coming for casual workers across Australia due to employment law changes now in place under the pretext of helping job recovery and growth after the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes...
Allianz WorkCover
Allianz WorkCover insurer Allianz are an insurance company that has been appointed by WorkSafe to manage employers' WorkCover insurance and WorkCover claims for injured Workers. Allianz is reportedly the agent most used by employers in the Victorian WorkSafe scheme....
What you need to know about conciliation
WorkCover conciliation outcomes in Victoria: There's a number of possible outcomes following a WorkCover conciliation. Before going into detail about what they are (they're covered later on in this article), lets take a step back and talk about the conciliation...
I’ve been injured at work and I think my boss has lodged a WorkCover claim form for me but I’ve never seen it
I think a WorkCover claim has been lodged but I haven't seen it If you have not seen or signed a WorkCover claim form, then it is highly likely that you do not have an accepted work cover claim. The WorkCover claim form requires the injured worker to sign the form...
