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.

Workers Comp · St George

Workers Comp in Hurstville — Where to Start

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

Common around Hurstville, a function-centre cook with a back that locked during plate-up is the kind of file that walks in. It always begins the same way: the initial assessment, written up by a doctor used to these claims. Skip it, and weekly payments, physio bookings and scans all stay frozen. The workers compensation system rewards a tidy first record from a capable GP.

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Workers Comp Help in Hurstville

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Hurstville — 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.

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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 Hurstville

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

Hurstville is a major shopping and dining destination in the St George region, south of Sydney. Its compact centre is packed with restaurants, medical practices, and retail shops, creating a diverse employment base where workplace injuries range from kitchen burns to repetitive strain.

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