WorkCover refers to Australia’s workers’ compensation systems, which operate at a state and territory level. These schemes provide support to employees who experience a work-related injury or illness, ensuring access to appropriate care, rehabilitation, and financial assistance during recovery.
WorkCover recognises both physical and psychological injuries, including those arising from workplace incidents, trauma, or ongoing work-related stress. As part of this, employees may be eligible for psychological and counselling support to assist with their recovery and return to work.
The aim of WorkCover across Australia is to support recovery, promote a safe and sustainable return to work, and ensure workers receive appropriate care following a workplace injury.
Each state and territory manages its own scheme:
Depending on the claim, support may include:
If you have an accepted WorkCover claim, you may be eligible to access counselling services as part of your recovery.
To access support:
Counselling sessions are typically approved as part of your treatment plan and may be covered under your claim.
We provide experienced, WorkCover-compliant counselling services to support your recovery and wellbeing.
Contact us today to learn more about accessing counselling through WorkCover.
We provide counselling services to individuals who have experienced work-related injuries or illnesses, and to workers whose compensation claims have been accepted. To request counselling services, please have your GP (General Practitioner) send a referral.
Psychologists and counsellors are highly skilled healthcare professionals who provide psychological interventions to support workers through their rehabilitation, recovery, and return to work journey. They operate in various settings and may have diverse areas of expertise, which can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the injured worker. This policy sets forth the guidelines for providing counseling services within the Victorian workers’ compensation scheme.
To qualify for registration, psychologists and counsellors must meet the following criteria:
Registration to offer counseling services to injured workers is valid for three years from the registration date. Psychologists and counselors are required to provide evidence of current AHPRA registration, ACA Level 3 or 4 membership, or PACFA
Clinical membership to renew their registration every three years.
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