An approved workplace rehabilitation provider (WRP) can assist the employer and injured worker if there are problems with the return to work process. WRPs are commonly health professional such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists or psychologists who have expertise in addressing the physical, psychological and/or workplace barriers that may prevent an injured worker returning to work.
WRPs are approved by WorkCover WA and have the appropriate qualifications, experience and expertise to provide relevant services based on the assessed need of the worker and the workplace.
List of approved workplace rehabilitation providers
See the Register of approved workplace rehabilitation providers.
Workplace rehabilitation provider notices- view current Workplace Rehabilitation Notices or
- subscribe to future Workplace Rehabilitation Provider Notices.
- Application for Approval as a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider Form (PDF – 2MB) Note: The Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge browsers are incompatible with this document type. To view the PDF right-click and select ‘Save link as’ or view the PDF using an Internet Explorer browser.
- Part C – WorkCover WA Additional Application Requirements (PDF – 240kb)
Workplace rehabilitation providers are required to complete these additional requirements and submit with the Renewal Application.
- Renewal application for approval as a workplace rehabilitation provider (PDF – 2.3mb)
Note: Google Chrome and Firefox browsers are incompatible with this document type. To view the PDF right-click and select ‘Save link as’ or view the PDF using Internet Explorer.
- Part C – WorkCover WA Additional Renewal Requirements (PDF – 700kb)
Workplace rehabilitation providers are required to complete these additional requirements and submit with the Renewal Application.
In Western Australia approved workplace rehabilitation providers are also required to operate according to Service Provision and Service Descriptions (standards) for Approved Workplace Rehabilitation Providers (PDF – 648kb). These standards underpin the service provision principles in the National Framework.
N.B – The Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authorities has endorsed new Principles of Practice for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers which are available on the HWCA website: http://www.hwca.org.au/nationally-consistent-approval-framework-workplace-rehabilitation-providers/
WorkCover WA is working on a revised approval framework that integrates the Principles of Practice for approvals and renewals from 1 July 2020 when the current framework expires.
Until then the current HWCA approval framework applies. WorkCover WA will inform stakeholders about the revised approval framework early in 2020. In 2020, WorkCover WA will collaborate with stakeholders to further clarify State-based expectations arising from changes to the National approval framework.
Note: For the purposes of this website the term “Workplace Rehabilitation” means “Vocational Rehabilitation” as stated in the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.
The WorkCover WA Online platform has replaced Rehab Online for the recording of workplace rehabilitation referrals and their outcomes.
Whenever a worker is referred to workplace rehabilitation the responsible Insurer or Self-Insurer will record the referral in WorkCover WA Online. It is the responsibility of the Workplace Rehabilitation Provider (WRP) to enter the outcome information into WorkCover WA Online.
The following documents will assist WRPs in their use of WorkCover WA Online:
User Guide
Information Sheets
- Information Sheet – WRP Transition from Rehab Online to WorkCover WA Online
- Information Sheet – Workplace Rehabilitation – Worker’s Status at Referral and Closure
- Information Sheet – Workplace Rehabilitation – Closure Reasons
If you have any queries relating to WorkCover WA Online, please refer to WorkCover WA Online FAQs or contact us.
For more information on WorkCover WA Online, refer to the WorkCover WA Online FAQs page.
Go to WorkCover WA Online FAQs.
