How WorkCover Physiotherapy Works in Victoria

If you have been injured at work in Victoria, you may be entitled to funded physiotherapy through WorkSafe Victoria at no out-of-pocket cost in most cases. KINETIQ REHAB in Brunswick is a registered WorkCover provider and we regularly support injured workers through every stage of recovery and return to work.

Step 1: Report the Injury to Your Employer

As soon as you sustain a workplace injury, notify your employer. They are legally required to record it and provide you with information about making a WorkCover claim. Do not delay this step as late reporting can complicate your claim.

Step 2: See Your GP and Lodge a Claim

Visit your GP as soon as possible. They will issue a Certificate of Capacity documenting your injury and your capacity to work. Your employer's insurer or WorkSafe directly will process your claim from there.

Step 3: Book Your Physiotherapy at KINETIQ REHAB

Once your claim is lodged, you can book a WorkCover physiotherapy appointment at KINETIQ REHAB. Bring your claim number and Certificate of Capacity to your first appointment. Treatment is billed directly to your insurer with no gap payment required in most cases. Appointments run for 30 minutes.

Research supports early physiotherapy intervention as a key factor in reducing the duration of work disability and improving return-to-work outcomes (Loisel et al., 2001, PMID: 21079299). Your WorkCover treatment at KINETIQ REHAB typically includes thorough assessment of your injury and work demands, hands-on treatment, progressive exercise rehabilitation, return-to-work planning, and communication with your GP and case manager as required.

What Injuries Does WorkCover Cover?

WorkSafe Victoria covers a broad range of workplace injuries including lower back and neck injuries from manual handling or prolonged sitting, shoulder, wrist, and knee injuries from repetitive tasks, soft tissue injuries from slips, trips, and falls, and gradual onset conditions from occupational overuse.

If you have been injured at work in Melbourne or the Brunswick area and want to know whether KINETIQ REHAB can support your WorkCover claim, get in touch or book directly online.

References:
Loisel P, et al. (2001). Disability prevention: the role of the physiotherapist. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. PMID: 21079299. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21079299