Workers’ Compensation Schemes

Osteopaths can participate in all state and territory workers’ compensation schemes for injured workers, as well as within the Commonwealth’s Comcare scheme, specifically for injured federal public servants. These schemes aim to enable timely return to work through evidence-based musculoskeletal injury management services. Some schemes require an application for registration and/or training programs. There are many guidelines, policies and protocols needing to be followed by an osteopath in areas of management planning, documenting plans, measuring outcomes, seeking approval, amounts payable, receiving payment, invoicing and beyond.

We can assist you to understand the schemes. Note you need to register with these schemes before treating any patients.

You can find lots of information about what to do, your roles and responsibilities and things to consider in your state or territory at www.osteopathy.org.au/article/providing-services-under-worker-s-compensation-schemes

Commonwealth, state or territory websites

Commonwealth www.comcare.gov.au

ACT www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

NSW www.sira.nsw.gov.au

NT www.worksafe.nt.gov.au

QLD www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

SA www.rtwsa.com

TAS https://worksafe.tas.gov.au

VIC www.worksafe.vic.gov.au

WA www.workcover.wa.gov.au

Look for links such as Health Providers or Allied Health Professionals, or information for osteopaths.