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 Maroubra — Where to Start

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

After the bandage or the ice pack, a labourer cleaning down a build site in Maroubra with a nail through the boot or a hernia from heavy lifting still has the harder question — where to start the claim. In any workers compensation claim, the front-end appointment carries the load.

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Workers Comp Help in Maroubra

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Maroubra — 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 Maroubra

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 Maroubra

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

Maroubra's beachfront and Pacific Square shopping centre anchor a steady retail and hospitality base, while the light-industrial stretch around Beauchamp Road into Matraville supports panel beaters, warehousing, and trade suppliers. Residential infill projects across the suburb keep carpenters and concreters employed through the year.

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