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 St Andrews — Where to Start

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

By the time a site supervisor walking a half-built tower in St Andrews realises a slip on a wet stair or a falling-object impact isn't fading, the workers compensation clock is already running. The whole machine starts with one visit: a properly drafted first report from a clinic familiar with WorkCover. Before it is in writing, even a clear injury looks invisible to the system.

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Workers Comp Help in St Andrews

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in St Andrews — 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 St Andrews

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

St Andrews is a quiet residential pocket between Raby and Minto, with most workers in retail, light manufacturing at the Ingleburn estates, and the trades servicing the Macarthur housing rollout. Workers compensation injuries here typically involve forklift back issues, warehouse picking strain, and the falls and lacerations common to construction work. A growing pool of aged-care and disability support workers also drives strain-injury claims.

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