The Transport Accident Authorities

As with workers’ compensation schemes, osteopaths can participate in transport accident schemes aiming to improve health and functional outcomes for people injured in a motor vehicle accident. These schemes are state or territory based; they help people to return to work and other activities of daily living.

Some transport accident schemes require an application for registration and/or training programs. There are often guidelines, policies and protocols that need 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 help you understand your roles and requirements within the schemes, as well as represent you individually for complaints, concerns, giving feedback or following up.

State or territory websites

NSW www.sira.nsw.gov.au

NT www.tiofi.com.au

QLD www.maic.qld.gov.au

SA www.ctp.sa.gov.au

TAS www.maib.tas.gov.au

VIC www.tac.vic.gov.au

WA www.icwa.wa.gov.au

Look for links such as Health Providers or Allied Health Professionals, or information for osteopaths. You can also 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/help-resources/schemes/accident-compensation-schemes/motor-accidents.