The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 is the culmination of an extensive consultation process with key stakeholder groups and the Western Australian public. The Act, Regulations, administrative instruments and other supporting infrastructure took effect on 1 July 2024. Current and archived implementation consultation papers and associated information can...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/legislative-review-and-amendments/">Read More »</a>

The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (the Act) is supported by a number of administrative instruments, approved forms and notices, and transitional directives. The Act and supporting instruments came into operation on 1 July 2024. Approved forms and instruments must be used from 1 July 2024.  

Our Annual Report 2023/24 was tabled in Parliament on 17 September 2024 by the then Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Water; Industrial Relations, the Hon. Simone McGurk MLA. This annual report outlines the role, structure and governance of WorkCover WA, as well as our operational and financial performance over the...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/annual-reports/">Read More »</a>

This section includes forms required for claims, disputes and general administrative processes within the scheme. If you require help when filling out any forms, please contact our Advice and Assistance Service on 1300 794 744. A selection of our printed publications are available to stakeholders free of charge. To order...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/forms-publications/">Read More »</a>

Rates, fees and payments are published through regulations. Regulations are published in the Government Gazettes located on the Western Australian Legislation website.

The following statistical reports analyse aspects of the Western Australian workers compensation and injury management scheme to offer insight into the health and viability of the scheme. For more information about our research and evaluation publications or to request previous statistical reports, please contact us.

A party to a dispute in the Workers Compensation Arbitration Service may appeal to the District Court of Western Australia against a decision of an Arbitrator. In any other case, leave to appeal may be granted where a question of law is involved. An appeal to the District Court must be...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/appeal-court-decisions/">Read More »</a>

WorkCover WA’s online educational videos provide information about workers compensation claims, injury management and return to work processes. The videos are an excellent resource for injured workers, employers and service providers.

To support the knowledge and understanding of our stakeholders, we have developed micro-credentials on the key components of the workers compensation and injury management scheme. Micro-credentials are self-contained online learning courses which include assessments, and allow practitioners to achieve a Unit of Competency to build their nationally recognised Personal Injury...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/online-learning/">Read More »</a>

These resources provide information on noise-induced hearing loss for workers, employers, health professionals, and insurers.

WorkCover WA runs various educational campaigns that provide valuable insights and resources for injured workers, employers and service providers. Click on the image below to learn more about our campaigns.