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 Campbelltown — Where to Start

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

Around Campbelltown, it often looks like this — a concrete hand with a wrist that buckled on a heavy screed. The opening beat is the same every time: one signed Certificate of Capacity, produced during the opening visit. Until that one record exists, the file has nothing to grow around. A clinic that handles WorkCover regularly knows the next steps without asking.

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Workers Comp Help in Campbelltown

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Campbelltown — How It Starts

See a WorkCover doctor

For nursing manual-handling injuries, aggression claims, or shift-work-related strain, your first stop is a WorkCover-trained doctor.

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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 Campbelltown

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

Campbelltown sits at the southern edge of Greater Sydney in the Macarthur region. Home to Campbelltown Hospital, Western Sydney University campus, and booming residential development, the area supports a workforce spanning healthcare, education, and the building trades.

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