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Workers Compensation in Victoria

This material has been developed to give you a greater understanding of workers compensation in Victoria and the services GIO provides.

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Topic Description
Taking Out and Managing Your Policy Detailed information on:
  • Who needs a Policy?
  • Obtaining a New Policy
  • Transferring your Current Policy to GIO
  • Renewing a Policy
  • Paying your Premium
  • How to Calculate your Premium
  • What's included in Remuneration
  • Your Premium Obligations
  • Certificates of Currency
Information for Employers Detailed information on:
  • Your Responsibility to Make the Workplace Safe
  • OH&S Act 2004
  • OH&S Services
  • Training
Claims and Injury Management Detailed information on:
  • Your Responsibility When An Injury Occurs
  • Lodging a Claim
  • The Claims Process
  • Managing your Claims
  • Claims and Benefits
  • Return to Work Plans and Offers of Suitable Employment
  • Employer Request for Reimbursement
Information for Injured Workers Detailed information on:
  • Making a WorkCover claim
  • Your Benefits and Return to Work Obligations
Customer Service and Feedback Detailed information on:
  • Our Service Guarantee to Customers
  • Complaints
  • Customer Feedback

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