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 Marys — Where to Start

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

It usually starts on a shift — a tool-and-die maker on a precision job in St Marys, something goes wrong, and now a hand crush or a heat burn from quench work won't settle on its own. What gets the wheels turning is small: the first medical visit, where a doctor familiar with WorkCover sets things up properly.

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The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in St Marys — 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.

Book a doctor in St Marys

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 Marys

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

St Marys has a deep industrial history dating back to the munitions era, and the Werrington Business Park, Dunheved Industrial Estate, and Western Sydney Airport construction corridor keep a heavy trade and manufacturing workforce moving through the suburb every day. The St Marys Station upgrade and surrounding Metro works have added thousands of civil and rail jobs in recent years.

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