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Return to work

Information for employers and workers involved in the return to work process after a work-related illness or injury.

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Driving innovation and best practice in return to work

The Return to Work Innovations arm of WorkSafe is committed to identifying and piloting trailblazing initiatives to supporting injured workers in their recovery. We are committed to removing barriers to people returning to work and to upskilling people on best practice approaches. As part of that, we are proud to collaborate with diverse business and community groups via a $50-million program of pilots, grants and projects.

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Employer's guide - return to work

Return to Work - Workers guide

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Optimising return to work case study

A concreter was placed with a host company whose founder is a vocal advocate for health and safety since losing an arm in a workplace accident.

After only a week on the job, the concreter tripped over a wheelbarrow at work and fractured her tibia. She needed immediate surgery and was declared unfit to work for a month.

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