Injury management in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory's scheme covers a geographically dispersed workforce across mining, construction, and pastoral industries. We provide injury management for NT employers who need reliable clinical coordination in some of Australia's most remote locations.
Workers' compensation scheme
- Scheme
- Return to Work Act 1986
- Regulator
- NT WorkSafe (opens in a new tab)
Key facts for employers
- Employers must complete their part of the claim form and forward it to the insurer, together with the first medical certificate of capacity, within 3 working days of receiving it from the worker
- Workers are entitled to weekly benefits, medical expenses, and rehabilitation
- Employers must provide suitable employment to assist the worker's return to work
- The scheme covers injuries sustained in the course of employment, including travel claims in certain circumstances
- NT WorkSafe administers the scheme and provides regulatory oversight
How we help
What we do for Northern Territory employers
- Injury management for remote NT operations, including mining and pastoral sites
- Telemedicine as a primary access point for workers in remote communities
- Case management coordinated with NT insurers and rehabilitation providers
- Return-to-work planning that accounts for limited local healthcare infrastructure
- Specialist referrals through Darwin and Alice Springs with telehealth follow-up
Need injury management in Northern Territory?
Tell us about your workforce and we'll outline a clinical pathway that fits your NT operations.