As this study is about real life experiences, and people have experienced real life traumas to varying degrees, there is a possibility that someone’s story may be difficult to hear or read.
One thing to remember is that you have complete control over what you choose to listen to, watch or read, and we are also working hard with the person who wants to share their story, to create the best possible outcome.
Some people’s experiences are still ongoing, and may be under appeal or review. The workers’ voice team wants to ensure that any sharing of individual circumstances does not create additional problems for the individual while their experience is ongoing. We will not post anyone’s story without receiving their permission to do so in advance.
We understand that people have had various experiences of workers compensation. Some have had a positive experience and returned to previous levels of functioning and work, and others have not. We are aiming to collect all types of experiences…
There are a variety of different payments and services that workers’ compensation systems provide to or on behalf of injured workers. These are also sometimes called benefits. Some benefits are only available to certain people, for example people with very severe or complex injuries or diseases, or those with life-long disability resulting from the injury.
There are eleven main workers’ compensation systems and this is overseen by state and territory governments and by the federal government. Insurance is supplied by government, private companies or employers.
People with a range of different injuries, illnesses or diseases may be able to receive workers’ compensation.
Generally, the injury or disease needs to be attributable to the persons employment. These types of conditions are sometimes also called ‘work-related’.
Workers’ compensation is a compulsory form of insurance paid by employers to a government or a private insurer. It is also called Workcover in some states. Any employer with at least one employee is legally required to have…
