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 · Northern Beaches

Workers Comp in The Basin — Where to Start

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

The playbook is the same in The Basin whether you're a midwife on a delivery shift with a back injury from awkward birthing positions or an aggression incident or in a totally different line of work. The initial assessment is the trigger — a doctor who understands the workers compensation scheme finalises the paperwork in one sitting. Once the signature is in, weekly cover and treatment approvals slot into place.

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Workers Comp Help in The Basin

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in The Basin — 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 The Basin

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

The Basin is an offshore Pittwater community only reachable by boat or ferry, with the small permanent population working in marine services, parks-and-environment roles, and the trades servicing the offshore housing. Workers compensation claims here typically involve marine-handling injuries, the slips and back strain that come with boat-yard work, and the chainsaw and roofer claims from offshore-property maintenance. Distance to medical care complicates injury management significantly.

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