A workplace rehabilitation provider (WRP) can assist the employer and injured worker if there are problems with the return-to-work process. A WRP is an organisation which provides expert services from health professionals who have expertise in addressing the physical, psychological and/or workplace barriers that may prevent an injured worker returning to work.
WRPs are approved by WorkCover WA, and their staff have the appropriate qualifications and experience to provide services based on the assessed need of the worker and the workplace.
Approved workplace rehabilitation providersSee the Register of approved workplace rehabilitation providers on WorkCover WA Online.
Completed applications should be emailed to records@workcover.wa.gov.au
In Western Australia, approved workplace rehabilitation providers are expected to deliver high quality services to support injured workers in a successful return to work, and are required to operate according to the Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards of Practice (Principles and Standards).
WorkCover WA is a signatory to the Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities’ Principles of Practice for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers (Principles). Any organisation seeking to become a workplace rehabilitation provider will need to demonstrate they conform to the requirements of these Principles.
Register of approved workplace rehabilitation providers (WorkCover WA Online)
Completed applications should be emailed to records@workcover.wa.gov.au.
Applications to become an approved workplace rehabilitation providerWorkplace Rehabilitation Provider Guidelines
Application for Approval as a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider Form
Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Principles and Standards of Practice (Principles and Standards)
The Principles and Standards were developed to outline WorkCover WA’s baseline expectations of WRPs operating in the scheme.
Principles of Practice for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers (Principles)
WorkCover WA is a signatory to the Principles developed by the Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authorities, and any organisation seeking to become an approved WRP will need to demonstrate that they conform to the Principles.
Workplace Rehabilitation Providers Capability Framework
The Capability Framework sets out the practices, skills, and behaviours expected of workplace rehabilitation providers in the Western Australia workers compensation scheme, on entry to the industry and throughout their career.
Foundations of Workers Compensation: Workplace Rehabilitation Providers
This easy to navigate online course is designed to assist WRPs to improve their knowledge of the workers compensation scheme, and develop the skills required to optimise their performance and client service delivery.
WorkCover WA Online User Guide – Workplace Rehabilitation Providers
A user guide for WRPs learning to use WorkCover WA Online.
Information Sheet – Workplace Rehabilitation – Worker’s Status at Referral and Closure
Information on declaring a worker’s status at referral and closure of their workplace rehabilitation.
Information Sheet – Workplace Rehabilitation – Closure Reasons
Information on valid reasons for closing a workers workplace rehabilitation program.
Return to work program
Form used when developing a return-to-work program.
Workplace Rehabilitation Referral
Form used when referring an injured worker to a WRP.
Service Delivery Plan
Form used when developing a service delivery plan.
Workplace Rehabilitation Referral Closure
Form used when closing a worker’s workplace rehabilitation program.
Consent Form
A form that assists WRPs in advising workers of their rights, responsibilities and conflicts of interest.
Referral Checklist
A checklist of items that need to be completed upon a worker’s referral to your organisation.
Initial Assessment Report
The report completed at commencement of a worker’s rehabilitation to assess their current health.
Progress Report
The report that’s completed throughout a worker’s rehabilitation to track their progress.
Closure Report
The report that’s completed upon closure of a worker’s workplace rehabilitation.
