Return to Work Services

We can provide advice, additional capacity, assistance with selected difficult matters and support with workplace communication or process improvements. The scope should make the coordinator’s continuing role and the external support responsibilities clear.

The available arrangements depend on the jurisdiction, employer and any relevant training or appointment requirements. ABILITY GROUP can discuss the support required and whether an external role is permitted and appropriate for the particular circumstances.

We can help examine the available work and clarify the demands or information that need further consideration. A worksite or functional assessment may be appropriate. The relevant practitioners, insurer and employer may need to be involved before an arrangement is agreed.

No. Capacity advice and a workplace plan serve different purposes. A plan connects the relevant advice with agreed work arrangements, responsibilities and review points. It should be developed with the appropriate people and fit the applicable requirements.

Yes. A review can examine the arrangement, communication and barriers that affected the attempt. The next steps may involve revised workplace discussions, updated clinical information, specialist assessment or a different recovery approach, depending on the circumstances.

Yes, within an appropriate employer-side scope. Work design, relationships, communication and support may need particular attention. We coordinate with the relevant people and distinguish the workplace arrangement from treatment, claim decisions and any separate employment process.

We can discuss support where illness or a non-work injury affects work participation. The scope and relevant responsibilities differ from a workers compensation matter, so the employer question, information requirements and appropriate professional input should be clarified first.