Since the 1980s, it has been an Australia-wide requirement that workers are protected through The Workers Compensation Act.

This means that you are entitled to treatment, wages and compensation if you are injured at work. In NSW, this is regulated by SIRA (State Insurance Regulation Agency).

If you have been injured at work, the first step is to inform your employer. The date, time and details of the injury are useful information for your employer so that the can report the incident to their insurer.

Once you have informed your employer, you may wish to contact their insurer as well so that you have access to all information about your claim.

Seeing a GP is essential to get a diagnosis, scans and treatment that you may require. A GP may refer you to physiotherapy, specialists or send you for imaging. 

In physiotherapy, we aim to diagnose and treat your injury so that you can be pain-free and return to work. Your physiotherapist will contact the insurer to request treatment and keep them updated on your progress.

Other health professionals such as a Rehabilitation Consultant, Occupational Therapist or Exercise Physiologist may become involved to assist you in returning to work.

At the end of the day, our goal is to help you get back to your full capacity – whether that is at home or work. We want you to be able to live a full and pain-free life.