WorkCover is responsible for the efficient cost and effective operation of the workers rehabilitation and compensation scheme in South Australia. As part of this responsibility, WorkCover enters into agreements with suitable service providers, and registers suitably qualified persons, to provide vocational rehabilitation services to injured workers and their employers.
Injured workers often require appropriate rehabilitation to ensure they return to work safely and without further aggravating the injury. The claims agent may appoint a vocational rehabilitation consultant to assist the injured worker and coordinate a gradual return to work.
The type of rehabilitation required for a return to work plan generally depends on the nature and severity of the injury; however, various specialists may be involved with a focus on supporting the worker as they get back to work.
Access the Vocational and rehabilitation amendment and registration forms.
Becoming a contracted vocational rehabilitation provider
Applications for service provider agreements to provide rehabilitation and return to work services to WorkCover are currently closed.
Vocational rehabilitation providers that are interested in applying for a service provider agreement will have the opportunity to lodge applications at specified intervals. The dates and details for lodging applications will be made available on this site.
Should you have any questions about this matter, please call the Vocational Rehabilitation Unit on 13 18 55.
Service standards
WorkCover has contracted a number of vocational rehabilitation service providers to deliver these services.
The contract includes:
- standards for service delivery
- minimum qualification requirements
- prescribed fees for specific services.
The claims agent can only refer injured workers to contracted providers. Exempt or self-insured employers are not subject to the restriction.