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Workers Comp in Wagga WaggaWhere to Start

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

Wagga Wagga sees these stories regularly — a horse handler kicked while loading a float. It comes down to that first GP visit; a workers comp-literate doctor can have the file open by the end of the appointment. Once the signature is logged, the wage payments, scans and rehab plan start to line up.

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The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Wagga Wagga — How It Starts

1

See a WorkCover doctor

For machinery, livestock, or chemical exposure incidents on-site, your first stop is a WorkCover-trained doctor.

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2

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.

3

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 Wagga Wagga

Workers comp claims in Wagga Wagga most often come from the local agriculture and defence workforces, alongside the back, shoulder, and stress injuries common across every industry.

Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW, home to Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, RAAF Base Wagga, and the Blamey Barracks at Kapooka. Agricultural production across the Riverina, a heavy transport and freight task, and a sizeable defence workforce all contribute to a diverse regional claim base.

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