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 · Sutherland Shire

Workers Comp in Sutherland — Where to Start

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

One pattern repeats across Sutherland: a fashion retail assistant on a long Saturday shift finishes a shift with a knee injury from steps or wrist RSI from rehanging stock and needs to know where to start. One small thing kicks the rest off: the initial assessment, written up by a doctor used to these claims. The WorkCover system rewards getting that first visit on the calendar quickly.

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Workers Comp Help in Sutherland

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Sutherland — 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.

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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 Sutherland

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

Sutherland is the administrative centre of the Shire, with a busy town centre, Sutherland Hospital, and easy rail access to the CBD. Tradespeople, healthcare workers, and retail staff form the backbone of the local workforce.

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