Get back into the workplace

There’s support available to get you back to work after illness or injury.

Work is one of the most effective ways to improve wellbeing. You don’t have to be fully recovered, but being at work can help your recovery.

Rehabilitation programs

A rehabilitation program can support your recovery and return to work. Your rehabilitation case manager is responsible for coordinating your workplace rehabilitation program.

Your rehabilitation program aims to:

  • assist you to remain at or return to work, and/or
  • maintain or improve your activities of daily living.

Find out more about rehabilitation programs on the Comcare website.

Workers compensation claimants

When returning to work after a work-related illness or injury, your employer will manage your recovery. Your rehabilitation case manager will tell you if you need a program to help you recover. You'll be consulted on the program and encouraged to actively engage to give you the best opportunity to return to work.

Find out more about the return to work process for claimants on the Comcare website.

Return to work programs

Find out about return to work programs from your state or territory. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Return to work program
ACT Return to work coordinators
NSW Guidelines for returning to work
Qld Rehabilitation and returning to work
Vic Return to work
SA Return to work scheme
NT Returning to work
WA Returning to work
TAS Returning to work rehabilitation coordinators

Other resources that can help

Comcare has resources available to help you find more information about rehabilitation plans and the benefits of returning to work. These links will take you to the Comcare website.

  • Rehabilitation programs

    The rehabilitation program is designed to help you recover and return to health and work following a work-related injury or illness.
  • Benefits of returning to work

    Returning to or recovering at work after a work-related injury or illness can have many benefits.
  • Suitable employment

    The key to an early and successful return to work lies in your employer's ability to provide you with work within your capacity.

Page last updated: 24 August 2023