Benefits are payable when a worker suffers an injury or contracts a disease which arises out of, or in the course of, their employment where the employment is a substantial contributing factor. This report does not constitute a claim for workers' compensation, but is part of the Workers' Compensation process. If medical treatment is required in relation to the injury, or the worker loses any time from work, the injured worker is eligible to lodge a claim for workers' compensation. The injured worker will be contacted by the Workers' Compensation Officer and invited to lodge a claim. Injured workers should seek appropriate medical treatment as soon as possible after their injury.
Employees have the right to choose their own treating doctor.
The worker must advise the treating doctor that the injury is work related, and obtain a Workers' Compensation Medical Certificate from the doctor. This is attached to the completed claim for compensation and submitted to the Workers' Compensation Claims Officer for processing before submitting to the University's insurer for determination of the claim. It is a requirement that all absences be accounted for by an Application for Leave form. This will be processed against other leave credits such as sick leave, until liability is determined by the insurer. The injured employee should notify the Workers' Compensation Claims Officer of all further medical consultations, and other medical expenses, e.g. specialists, radiographers, physiotherapists, pharmaceuticals etc.