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How do I find suitable duties for a worker recovering from a mental injury?

Finding meaningful work your worker can do safely while they’re recovering from a workplace injury or illness is an important part of their recovery.

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Employer guide

This content is part of our employer guide on supporting workers with mental injuries.

Helping your worker to get back to work after a mental injury is an important part of their recovery and it's one of your obligations as an employer.

It can help them to get better sooner, keep them connected to the workplace and boost morale.

This video provides employers tips on finding suitable duties for a worker recovering from a mental injury.

Download the factsheet (PDF, 0.21 MB)

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