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Supporting workers with mental injuries

The resources on this page have been designed to help employers better understand and manage work-related mental injuries.

WorkCover resources for employers

How an employer responds to a worker with a mental injury has a significant impact on their recovery and return to work.

Employers also have a key role to play in reducing the risk of mental injuries for workers after a physical injury.

The resources on this page have been designed to help employers better understand and manage work-related mental injuries.

Mental injury essentials

As an employer, how you respond to a worker’s injury – whether it's mental or physical – is critical to their recovery.

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Understanding mental injury claims

The resources on this page are designed for WorkCover employers who want to improve their knowledge of mental injury claims to better support workers.

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Supporting the mental health of workers with physical injuries

What happens after your worker makes a mental injury claim? Discover how you can support them to achieve better outcomes.

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Support for when life gets tough

When life gets hard – whether with financial stress, health concerns or personal struggles – there’s help and support available.

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