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 · Inner West

Workers Comp in Marrickville — Where to Start

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

Marrickville sees its share of these files — a production worker with a hearing complaint after years on the line. Most of the work is in the first appointment: a Certificate of Capacity drafted at the first medical visit. Without that record, even a clear injury can sit in limbo for weeks. The WorkCover system rewards getting that first visit on the calendar quickly.

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Workers Comp Help in Marrickville

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Marrickville — How It Starts

See a WorkCover doctor

If you're a tradie with a back strain, a fall on-site, or a crush injury from machinery, the first move 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 Marrickville

Workers comp claims in Marrickville most often come from the local manufacturing and food processing workforces, alongside the back, shoulder, and stress injuries common across every industry.

Marrickville retains a working-class industrial character alongside a flourishing arts and brewery scene. Small manufacturers, food producers, and warehouse operators share the suburb with cafés and creative studios, creating a workforce that ranges from factory hands to baristas.

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