Helping injured people return to work with a new employer

The WorkSafe Incentive Scheme for Employers (WISE) gives employers up to $26,000 to hire people for at least 8 hours a week in an ongoing role when they can’t return to work with their previous employer due to a work-related injury or illness.

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This document answers some frequently asked questions about WISE including:

  • what WISE is and who is eligible
  • how WISE works
  • how can employers get the right person for the job
  • information about payments
  • employer obligations
  • what happens if the person is injured again at work