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 Kogarah — Where to Start

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

Walk a Kogarah worker through a claim and the story is usually the same — a midwife whose back went after hours bent over a delivery. The starting move is consistent: a complete report from the first appointment. Without that early step, the insurer has nothing to manage. A GP who has done a few WorkCover claims will know exactly what to write.

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Workers Comp Help in Kogarah

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Kogarah — 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 Kogarah

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

Kogarah is best known for St George Hospital, one of Sydney's major teaching hospitals, which makes healthcare the dominant employer in the area. The surrounding commercial strip supports a mix of professional offices, retail shops, and community services.

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