Each guide covers the typical injuries, applicable claim pathways (workers compensation, common-law damages, TPD, public liability), and industry-specific considerations like Defined Benefit super and presumptive PTSD provisions.
Industry-specific guides
- Construction Workers — Construction workers face the highest workers compensation claim rates in Australia. Common injuries, claim pathways, and the Chain of Responsibility for unsafe sites.
- Healthcare Workers — Healthcare workers face high rates of physical injury, infectious disease, and psychological trauma. Compensation pathways include workers comp, TPD, and presumptive PTSD provisions.
- Truck & Transport — Truck drivers and other transport workers face high rates of musculoskeletal injury and motor vehicle exposure. Compensation pathways include workers comp, CTP, and TPD.
- Mining Industry — Mining is among Australia's highest-paying and highest-risk industries. Compensation pathways include workers comp, common-law damages, dust diseases schemes, and TPD.
- FIFO Workers — Fly-in fly-out workers face elevated rates of psychological injury, fatigue, and travel-related risk. Multiple claim pathways apply across mining, construction and energy.
- Hospitality — Hospitality workers face high rates of slips, burns, manual handling injury and workplace harassment. Multiple claim pathways apply through workers comp, public liability, and TPD.
- Aged Care Workers — Aged care workers face high rates of musculoskeletal injury and psychological injury. Workers comp, common-law damages and TPD all apply.
- Teachers — Teachers face elevated rates of psychological injury, voice strain, and workplace bullying. Compensation through workers comp, TPD, and (in some states) presumptive provisions.
- First Responders — Australian first responders have access to specific compensation pathways, including presumptive PTSD provisions in several states. Here's the full framework.
- Office Workers — Office workers face cumulative injury risks from prolonged sitting and computer use, plus growing recognition of psychological injury. Here's how compensation works.