ABILITY GROUP · National capability
National support.
Local requirements.
Workers compensation, workplace safety and recovery support for Australian employers, shaped around the states and territories where you operate.
ABILITY GROUP is based in Lane Cove, Sydney. We agree remote consulting and on-site delivery around your locations, existing team and service needs.
Connected employer support
Your workplace. The right starting point.
Workers compensation schemes and safety requirements vary across Australia. Start with the state or territory relevant to your workplace, then explore the employer responsibilities and support available.
For businesses operating in several jurisdictions, ABILITY GROUP can discuss a common management approach while keeping local requirements and responsibilities clear.
Select a state to see its overview and detailed service link.
YOUR SCHEME, EXPLAINED
New South Wales
Workers compensation
icare, specialised insurers including Hospitality Industry Insurance (HII), Trinity Insurance, Coal Mines Insurance (CMI), Guild Insurance, Racing NSW and StateCover Mutual, and licensed self-insurance arrangements. See SIRA’s insurer directory for current providers and industry eligibility.
Workers compensation legislation: Workers Compensation Act 1987; Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998.
- Claims and injury management
- Premium and policy support
- Return-to-work coordination
Work health and safety (WHS)
Work Health and Safety Act 2011; Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025.
HEALTH ABILITY: allied health support for Sydney metro and surrounding regions, with HA service and enquiry links on the NSW page.
Explore NSW servicesYOUR SCHEME, EXPLAINED
Victoria
Workers compensation
WorkSafe Victoria and self-insurance arrangements.
Workers compensation legislation: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
- Claims and injury management
- Premium and policy support
- Return-to-work coordination
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004; Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017; Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025.
YOUR SCHEME, EXPLAINED
Queensland
Workers compensation
WorkCover Queensland and self-insurance arrangements.
Workers compensation legislation: Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003; Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2025.
- Claims and injury management
- Premium and policy support
- Return-to-work coordination
Work health and safety (WHS)
Work Health and Safety Act 2011; Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
YOUR SCHEME, EXPLAINED
Western Australia
Workers compensation
WorkCover WA framework and approved insurers.
Workers compensation legislation: Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023; Workers Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 2024.
- Claims and injury management
- Premium and policy support
- Return-to-work coordination
Work health and safety (WHS)
Work Health and Safety Act 2020; Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022; Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022; Work Health and Safety (Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Operations) Regulations 2022. General workplaces, mines and petroleum or geothermal operations have distinct regulatory requirements.
YOUR SCHEME, EXPLAINED
Tasmania
Workers compensation
WorkSafe Tasmania framework and licensed insurers.
Workers compensation legislation: Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
- Claims and injury management
- Premium and policy support
- Return-to-work coordination
Work health and safety (WHS)
Work Health and Safety Act 2012; Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022.
YOUR SCHEME, EXPLAINED
South Australia
Workers compensation
ReturnToWorkSA and self-insured employer arrangements.
Workers compensation legislation: Return to Work Act 2014.
- Claims and injury management
- Premium and policy support
- Return-to-work coordination
Work health and safety (WHS)
Work Health and Safety Act 2012; Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012.
YOUR SCHEME, EXPLAINED
Northern Territory
Workers compensation
NT WorkSafe framework and approved insurers.
Workers compensation legislation: Return to Work Act 1986.
- Claims and injury management
- Premium and policy support
- Return-to-work coordination
Work health and safety (WHS)
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011; Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011.
YOUR SCHEME, EXPLAINED
Australian Capital Territory
Workers compensation
WorkSafe ACT framework and approved insurers.
Workers compensation legislation: Workers Compensation Act 1951.
- Claims and injury management
- Premium and policy support
- Return-to-work coordination
Work health and safety (WHS)
Work Health and Safety Act 2011; Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
One business. Connected expertise.
Bring the right people and actions together
Workers compensation
Organise policy, premium and claim questions, with clear information for your insurer discussions.
Explore workers compensationWorkplace safety
Review WHS or OHS systems, workplace risks and practical controls against the relevant local framework.
Explore WHS servicesRecovery at work
Connect work capacity information, suitable duties and workplace coordination with accountable next steps.
Explore injury management and RTWOperating across several states?
Tell us where your business operates and the issue you need help with. We can discuss a practical scope and delivery arrangements.
Legislative references checked 9 November 2026. Follow the state page links for official sources and more detail.