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.

Workers Comp · Eastern Suburbs

Workers Comp in Bondi — Where to Start

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

Bondi's visitor trade keeps a lot of people in kitchens, bars and shops, and the building work behind the beach keeps trades busy year round. Injuries from that work are covered by the NSW scheme, starting with a doctor's appointment and a Certificate of Capacity. Once your claim is accepted, you are not the one paying for treatment. The certificates come from our doctors, and the kitchen, bar and site injuries go to our physios.

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The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Bondi — How It Starts

See a WorkCover doctor

For kitchen burns, slip injuries, lifting strain, or repetitive-strain wrist issues, your first stop is a WorkCover-trained doctor.

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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 Bondi

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

Famous for its iconic beach, Bondi draws millions of visitors each year and supports a thriving hospitality and tourism workforce. Behind the beachfront, Bondi Junction's Westfield and surrounding construction projects keep retail and trades workers fully occupied.

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