ABILITY GROUP helps Australian employers plan and manage return to work after a workplace injury. We work with your people and the relevant parties to clarify the next steps, address practical barriers and support a sustainable pathway back to suitable work.
Our return to work services can support your existing team or provide more hands-on coordination where the applicable scheme and agreed scope allow. We tailor the work to the employee, workplace and circumstances rather than applying a standard plan.
Talk with our return to work team or request a Complimentary Business Review.
Return to Work Support for Employers
Depending on the matter, our consultants can help with:
- Reviewing the current return-to-work position and identifying barriers
- Discussing suitable work and workplace adjustments with the relevant people
- Coordinating communication among the employer, worker, insurer, treating practitioners and rehabilitation providers
- Supporting managers and internal coordinators with practical actions and follow-up
- Reviewing return-to-work processes across a team or claims portfolio
We respect the roles of treating practitioners, insurers and statutory decision-makers. Duties and requirements differ across Australian workers compensation schemes, so recommendations are considered in the relevant context.
When Specialist Help Makes Sense
Employers often seek support when a recovery pathway is unclear, suitable duties are difficult to identify, communication has stalled or several claims are placing pressure on internal capacity. A focused review can establish priorities; ongoing support can help the right actions happen.
How We Work With Your Team
We first understand your objectives, the workplace and information available. We then agree the scope, clarify responsibilities and help coordinate practical steps with the relevant parties. Where claims management or injury management issues affect progress, our team can connect that work rather than treating return to work in isolation.
Explore our Injury Management and Return to Work services for connected workplace and rehabilitation support.
Questions Employers Ask
Can you support our internal return-to-work coordinator?
Yes. We can provide specialist input, review a difficult matter or add capacity to your existing process.
Can you take on more of the coordination?
We can discuss a hands-on scope where appropriate. The employer and other parties retain their responsibilities under the applicable scheme.
Can you help with one claim?
Yes. We can begin with a focused discussion about the barriers and the support that would be useful.
Discuss Your Return to Work Priorities
Send an enquiry to ABILITY GROUP or call (02) 9098 5500. For connected advice, see our workers compensation consultants and claims management service.