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WorkCover WA is the government agency responsible for regulating and administering the workers compensation scheme in Western Australia under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023

The scheme ensures workers who suffer a work-related injury or illness are compensated for lost earnings, medical expenses, and other associated costs, and assists injured workers to achieve a safe and sustained return to work.

04 Jun

Indexation of Workers Compensation Payments for 2025/26

Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them to ... Read More »

21 May

New second edition of WorkCover WA Remuneration Guidelines

WorkCover WA has published a second edition of the Remuneration Guidelines effective from and after 4pm 30 June 2025. Minor changes have been made to clarify the status of existing payments including ... Read More »

09 May

Upcoming changes to WorkCover WA Approved Forms

When the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (the Act) came into operation on 1 July 2024, many forms and processes changed in key areas for WorkCover WA and stakeholders. As part of a... Read More »

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WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025

The Strategic Plan sets the scene for guiding our Agency over the next three years.

Online education programs

Revised training programs for WRPs, Claims Managers and Insurance Brokers are now available.

Site last updated: 13 June 2025 at 12:41 pm

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Acknowledgement of Country

WorkCover WA acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.