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 Stanmore — Where to Start

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

When a TAFE workshop instructor in Stanmore cops a power-tool laceration during a demonstration, the workers compensation path starts at the same place every time. It hinges on one early task: a clean initial assessment from a GP who has done this before. Before it is in writing, even a clear injury looks invisible to the system.

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The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Stanmore — How It Starts

See a WorkCover doctor

For teacher voice strain, posture and back complaints, or playground incidents, 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 Stanmore

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

Stanmore is anchored by Newington College's senior campus and a scatter of small medical practices along Parramatta Road. The surrounding Federation-era terraces keep renovation trades working through the year, and the short walk to Newtown's hospitality strip means a share of the local workforce is based on King Street rather than in Stanmore itself.

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