WorkCover is a government-run workers’ compensation scheme that provides benefits and support to workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their work.

Who is eligible to make a WorkCover claim?

Any employee in NSW who suffers a work-related injury or illness may be eligible to claim.

What benefits can I receive under WorkCover?

You may receive wage support, medical care, rehabilitation, and lump sum payments for permanent impairment.

Are WorkCover benefits limited or capped?

Yes, benefits are capped and depend on your earnings, injury type, and level of impairment.

How is compensation calculated?

Compensation is based on your pre-injury income, medical assessments, and work capacity.

Can I claim lump sum compensation?

Only workers with a permanent impairment above a set threshold may claim this compensation.

Will I receive weekly payments while I’m unable to work?

Yes, weekly payments cover a percentage of the income you lose while unable to work.

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Workers Comp in Barangaroo — Where to Start

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

High-rise construction and late hospitality shifts sit at opposite ends of the Barangaroo claim mix, with office repetitive strain in between. Any of them starts the same way, with a doctor's assessment and a Certificate of Capacity. Our doctors issue that certificate and our physios take on the physical injury. Our psychologists see workers whose sleep or mood has changed since the incident, and an accepted claim covers those costs.

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The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Barangaroo — How It Starts

See a WorkCover doctor

For RSI, shoulder tension, or stress claims common in office work, you'll see a WorkCover-trained GP first — no employer approval needed.

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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.

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 Barangaroo

Workers comp claims in Barangaroo most often come from the local finance and hospitality workforces, alongside the back, shoulder, and stress injuries common across every industry.

Barangaroo runs along the western harbour edge, with workers concentrated in finance towers, the casino and hotel hospitality scene, and the ongoing construction at the southern end of the precinct. Workers compensation claims here split between high-rise tradie injuries, white-collar repetitive-strain issues among traders and lawyers, and the slip-and-fall claims that come with high-volume hospitality. Cleaners on overnight shifts also feature prominently.

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