SIRA programs to support recovery at work in the workers compensation scheme

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Help for a worker to recover at work with either the same OR new employer

Work trial

A voluntary short-term work arrangement (up to 12 weeks) with a host-employer.
Enables a worker to stay active and continue their recovery in a work setting.

Connect2work

As per Work trial and host employer receives $200 per week for a placement of 15 hours/week or more.
Combined period for both programs is a maximum of 12 weeks.

Equipment

Used to purchase essential equipment for a role or make workplace modifications specific to a worker’s needs to enable recovery at work.

Training program

Covers costs associated with completing a training course, certificate or other study.
Enables a worker to develop new skills and qualifications.

Help for a worker to return to work with a new employer

Transition to work

Helps to remove an immediate barrier in looking for or starting new employment.

Tier 1 – up to $200 to help prepare for job seeking.
Tier 2 – up to $5,000 to address barriers to accepting an offer of employment with a new employer.

JobCover 6

Provides a new employer who offers employment up to:

Eligible employers receive:

• payment of up to $10,400 for up to 6 months employment
• exemption of the worker’s wages from premium calculation and
• protection against the costs associated with changes to the worker’s existing injury for 2 years.

JobCover Placement Program

Supports employers to offer employment for up to 12 months duration.

Eligible employers receive:

• $27,400 over a 12 month period for ongoing employment
• exemption of the worker’s wages from premium calculation and
• protection against the costs associated with changes to the worker’s existing injury for 2 years.

Help for small business with recovery at work

Recover at work assist for small business (up to 19 full-time equivalent employees)

Provides an assistance payment of up to $400 per week for up to 6 weeks to help a small business offer suitable work and support their worker to return to work after an injury. Available within first 26 weeks after injury.

Talk with the insurer or a workplace rehabilitation provider to understand how a program works or contact SIRA on 13 10 50 or email [email protected]

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