The Workers Compensation system is an insurance system aimed to support injured employee’s in their safe return to work. It is governed by SafeWork Australia, and within Western Australia WorkCover WA and Comcare are regulatory authorities who can provide insurance for the rehabilitation of injured workers. Insurance companies are also able to provide insurance for Workers Compensation.

Any individual who has been injured at work is eligible for workers compensation- this includes both physical and psychological injuries. In order to claim Workers Compensation, the injury must be reported to the employee, a GP consult must occur and a referral made to specialists and allied health professionals. The cost of Exercise Physiology is covered by the insurer/employer if intervention is deemed “reasonable and necessary” for the worker to return to work.  

Exercise Physiologists are able to work alongside insurers, employers and other health professionals to ensure the worker is able to return to work safely as quickly as possible. This includes exercise prescription to recover from injury and prepare for work demands, and provide education to any barriers associated with returning to work. 

Experiencing a workplace injury can be overwhelming and is often associated with a lot of additional stressors (financial and legal negotiations). We want to alleviate that pressure by liaising with those managing your insurance case and provide the physical and mental health support needed to get you back on your feet and doing what you love!