WorkCover is a government-run workers’ compensation scheme that provides benefits and support to workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their work.

Who is eligible to make a WorkCover claim?

Any employee in NSW who suffers a work-related injury or illness may be eligible to claim.

What benefits can I receive under WorkCover?

You may receive wage support, medical care, rehabilitation, and lump sum payments for permanent impairment.

Are WorkCover benefits limited or capped?

Yes, benefits are capped and depend on your earnings, injury type, and level of impairment.

How is compensation calculated?

Compensation is based on your pre-injury income, medical assessments, and work capacity.

Can I claim lump sum compensation?

Only workers with a permanent impairment above a set threshold may claim this compensation.

Will I receive weekly payments while I’m unable to work?

Yes, weekly payments cover a percentage of the income you lose while unable to work.

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Workers Comp in Bexley — Where to Start

Injured at work? Here’s exactly what to do next.

Allied-health workers tied to St George Hospital, plus tradies running granny-flat builds across Bexley, drive most local workers compensation claims. Booking the first medical visit with someone who handles WorkCover files daily is the difference between a stuck file and a live one. After that, the rest of the claim runs to a clear schedule.

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The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Bexley — How It Starts

See a WorkCover doctor

For kitchen burns, slip injuries, lifting strain, or repetitive-strain wrist issues, your first stop is a WorkCover-trained doctor.

Book a doctor in Bexley

Get your Certificate of Capacity

Your doctor issues this on the first visit. It’s the legal document that proves you have a work injury and tells the insurer how much you can work and what treatment you need. No paperwork on your end — the doctor handles it.

Notify your employer

You’re legally required to tell your employer about a work injury — a text or email is enough. Once they get your Certificate of Capacity, they pass it to their workers comp insurer. The claim opens, and wages and treatment get covered from that point.

Common workers comp claims in Bexley

Workers comp claims in Bexley most often come from the local retail and healthcare workforces, alongside the back, shoulder, and stress injuries common across every industry.

Bexley's Forest Road strip is a patchwork of small retail, allied-health clinics, and bakeries serving the surrounding residential grid. The suburb sits close enough to St George Hospital in Kogarah that a significant share of workers commute into clinical roles, and ongoing granny-flat and small-build renovations keep local trades steadily booked.

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