If you're injured at work in Victoria, WorkCover can cover medical costs and weekly payments — but you must report and lodge within set timeframes.
Victoria's WorkCover scheme supports you if you're injured at work or work makes you unwell. It can cover reasonable medical and treatment costs and weekly payments if you can't work or can only work reduced hours.
Early steps matter: report the injury to your employer (set timeframes), get a WorkCover certificate of capacity, and lodge your claim. Missing steps or deadlines can complicate your entitlements.
If your injury is serious and meets the legal threshold, you may also pursue a common-law claim for damages — separate to your statutory benefits, with its own rules and deadlines.
WorkCover can be complex and disputes are common. If your claim was rejected, cut off, or you're unsure of your rights, our free Claim Check is a good place to start.
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Start my free Claim CheckMore on personal injury →General information only, specific to Victoria and current as at 2026 — not legal advice. Personal-injury schemes (TAC, WorkCover) have strict time limits and specific rules; please get advice about your situation as early as possible.