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Workers' Compensation VIC

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What is workers' compensation insurance?

Workers’ compensation provides financial support to people suffering from a work-related injury or illness. It could include weekly payments, medical and rehabilitation reimbursements, as well as lump sum payments1.

WorkCover insurance covers your business for the financial costs you may be liable for if a worker claims compensation.

Have you been injured at work? We may be able to help you on your road to recovery. Learn about the workers’ compensation claim process.
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Who needs workers' compensation insurance?

WorkCover insurance is mandatory if you:

  • employ workers in Victoria and plan to spend over $7,500 in wages and benefits next financial year, or 
  • employ trainees or apprentices. 
If your business meets the above criteria, you must register for WorkCover insurance within 60 days of commencement. If you're not registered, you may face severe penalties. You may also be required to reimburse WorkSafe Victoria for any compensation paid to your injured workers.

Already have WorkCover Insurance?

It’s easy to manage your workers’ compensation policy with us.

Lodge a claim

If a worker is injured in your workplace, you can make a workers' compensation claim online 24/7. 
Start your claim

Get your proof of insurance

To verify your current workers' compensation insurance policy, you can access your Certificate of Currency from the WorkSafe website.
Access your Certificate

Transfer your policy

It's easy to make Allianz your WorkSafe agent under an existing policy. We’ll notify your previous agent and WorkSafe, and obtain your premium and claims history.
Complete the form

Manage a policy

You can update your policy, check claims, view correspondence, and provide confirmation of business closure through the WorkSafe employer portal.
Visit WorkSafe

Your responsibilities as an employer in Victoria

WorkSafe Victoria guides the compensation system by championing health and safety in Victorian workplaces. Learn about your main responsibilities as an employer.

Maintain a register of injuries

All employers need to maintain a log of injuries that can be accessed by their workers. The register is a current record of any injuries suffered by workers, even if they don't result in a claim.
Access register of injuries template

Appoint a Return to Work Coordinator

If your worker isn’t able to work, you’ll need to appoint a Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator. Make sure you appoint someone with the authority to make return-to-work decisions that help meet your obligations. 
View RTW coordinator training

Notify WorkSafe Victoria of any incidents

Contact WorkSafe Victoria about any notifiable incidents such as electric shock or fire, as soon as possible. If the incident causes serious injury or death, contact Safe immediately on 13 23 60. You'll also need to send an incident notification form to WorkSafe within 48 hours and keep a copy of it for five years.
Reporting an incident

Support your worker’s return to work

You can help your worker return to their role by maintaining regular contact with them and their case manager. You'll also need to offer suitable employment for 52 weeks and ensure a safe work environment. Finally, you'll collaborate with their medical provider to develop a Return to Work plan.

Useful resources

Forms and resources

Learn about premium changes, key dates, and changes to workers' compensation laws, along with helpful forms, tools and links.
Access our resources

WorkWell Toolkit

Use this online tool created by WorkSafe Victoria to take steps towards creating a more positive and mentally healthy workplace.
Access the toolkit

Workplace mental health

A dedicated space to support employers and workers in creating mentally healthy work environments. Access our research and guides, which include practical tips, insights and checklists.
Mental health resources

Training and courses

Learn to create a safer workplace with our training courses. Your staff can upskill in workplace health and safety, as well as injury management.

Our training platform lets you book upcoming courses and access our webinar library.

News

WorkSafe OHS Essentials Program

WorkSafe Victoria’s free Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Essentials program is now available to employers with 60 or less employees.
Read the full article
Worksafe News page

Why choose us?

National personal injury expertise

Our state-based specialists understand the complexities of workers' compensation

Tailored service

We care about our policy holders and support workers at every stage of their recovery journey

Efficient case management

Our dedicated team of specialists are on hand to manage your claim efficiently

Sustainable solutions

To help create safer workplaces, we provide training, psychological support and innovative risk management solutions

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Frequently asked questions

WorkSafe chooses agents to manage employers' WorkCover insurance and injured workers' compensation claims. They provide expert advice and support for managing premiums and working through claims on behalf of WorkSafe. They also help you create safe workplaces and support your injured workers' return to work.
As an employer, you need to choose a WorkSafe agent. You can do this when applying for or renewing WorkCover insurance.

Yes, you can change your WorkSafe agent once every 12 months. When changing agents, you can't owe any outstanding premium payments (annual or instalment) to your current agent.

If you’re an employer who is new to WorkCover insurance, you’ll need to stay with the original agent for at least 12 months. You can then change agents in the new financial year.

You need to send a signed transfer request in writing directly to your new agent. To transfer your policy to us, complete our online transfer form.

Your effective transfer date is the first day of the next month. Your new agent needs to send transfer requests to your current agent at least five working days before the first of the month.

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1 Entitlements vary based on the circumstances of individual claims, and financial limits apply over the life of the claim.
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