Injury management in South Australia
South Australia's Return to Work scheme is built around early intervention and recovery at work. We support SA employers with injury management that aligns with ReturnToWorkSA's focus on keeping injured workers connected to the workplace.
Workers' compensation scheme
- Scheme
- Return to Work Act 2014
- Regulator
- ReturnToWorkSA (opens in a new tab)
Key facts for employers
- South Australia sets no fixed reporting deadline — employers should call their claims agent as soon as possible, and a claim made within five business days of the worker's notification may qualify for a waiver of the employer excess
- The scheme emphasises recovery at work — maintaining connection to the workplace from day one
- Workers receive income support, medical expenses, and access to rehabilitation services
- Employers must consult with the worker and their doctor to develop a recovery and return-to-work plan
- ReturnToWorkSA manages the scheme and sets the framework for claims and recovery
How we help
What we do for South Australia employers
- Rapid injury response so a claim can be lodged inside ReturnToWorkSA's five-business-day excess-waiver window
- Recovery-at-work planning that meets ReturnToWorkSA expectations
- Clinical case management coordinated with SA claims agents
- Telemedicine for regional SA, including the Barossa, Riverland, and Upper Spencer Gulf
- Specialist referrals across Adelaide and regional South Australia
Need injury management in South Australia?
Tell us about your workforce and we'll outline a clinical pathway that fits your SA operations.