Make a referral to Return to work assist

Referrals are made to Return to work assist by:

• a workers' compensation insurer
• an employer-if their worker agrees to take part
• the worker themselves
• the worker's solicitor
• the worker's union representative
• the worker's medical or allied health professional.

The Return to work assist process is simple:

If you would like to refer a worker to Return to work assist you can do so using the refer somebody else link below. Alternatively, you can fill in the PDF form and email to rtwassistreferrals@qcomp.com.au or fax to 3020 6312.

You can call Return to work assist directly on 1300 023 969.

The Return to work assist team then takes the worker through the process and assesses the worker's needs. The worker is assisted to return to work and achieve realistic employment goals.

Benefits of Return to work assist

For injured workers

Return to work assist provides early access to current return to work services at no cost and help them obtain employment and continue working.

For insurers

It means better return to work outcomes and the opportunity to increase worker, employer and staff satisfaction. It can also help to improve relationships with medical providers.

For employers

The initiative increases the number of available skilled workers during a period of skill shortages. Maximising return to work outcomes may also help to reduce employer's premiums.