The transition to work payment provides assistance to enable injured workers to commence a new job.
The program can cover costs up to $5000 for eligible workers to overcome an identified barrier to return to work including:
- travel
- transitional child care arrangements
- relocation
- clothing or the like.
Further information
The Transition to work guidelines provide detailed information on the policies and procedures when applying for a transition to work payment. All submissions must comply with these guidelines.
The Vocational program: details form is used to submit a proposal for endorsement of a vocational program and related expenses.
The Vocational program: extensions/amendment form is used to request an extension to a previously approved vocational program where there is an expectation of future employment and/or changes in the costs associated with the vocational program.
The Vocational program: closure report form is used to notify WorkCover of the outcome of the vocational program.
The Vocational program: claim for payment form is used to claim approved expenses relating to the vocational program.
The EFT payment advice details form allows for expenses and workers compensation payments to be made directly to a nominated account.
Call 13 10 50 for more information about the transition to work program.