SIRA is the regulator of the Workers Compensation Scheme in NSW. We support people injured in the workplace, help employers get people back to work and supervise insurers.
For workers and their families
What to do if you are injured at work
If you are injured at your place of work, there are steps you need to take to help you recover.
Getting treatment
Getting the correct treatment is important for your recovery.
What you can claim
Workers compensation provides different types of support for people with work related injuries.
Employer obligations and support
What to do if a worker is injured
Information on what to do after a person is injured and what information to record.
Recovery through work
Find out about employer responsibilities when managing workplace injuries, and helping workers recover through work.
Employer supervision
We focus on compliance through developing employer capability, supervision and enforcement activity.
Insurance premium information
How to get workers compensation insurance
Most employers in NSW are required to have a workers compensation insurance policy to help cover work-related injuries or illnesses.
How premiums are calculated
Information to understand how your premium is calculated.
Worker or contractor tool
A step-by-step online tool for employers or principal contractors to assess if they must provide insurance for individuals working for them.
For insurers
Self-insurers
Self-insurers manage and administer workers compensation claims instead of commercial insurer.
Specialised insurers
Specialised insurers underwrite workers compensation liabilities and manage claims for employers in a defined industry.
How SIRA supervises insurers
SIRA monitors the performance of insurers to ensure high performance standards across all insurers in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme.