Workers' Compensation GP Services
- WorkCover certificates
- Certificate of Capacity
- Return-to-work planning
- Specialist referrals
- Billed to insurer where applicable
About this Service
At Shire Family Medical, we support patients through every stage of their work-related injury or illness, providing medical care that follows NSW Workers Compensation requirements and focuses on your recovery and wellbeing.
Our doctors assess and manage a wide range of work-related conditions, from musculoskeletal injuries and repetitive strain to psychological stress and illness. The Workers’ Compensation system emphasises early intervention and clear communication, and our team works within these principles.
Please notify our reception team when booking that your appointment relates to a Workers’ Compensation matter, and bring any relevant claim documentation or insurer details to your appointment.
Conditions We Manage
Our GPs manage a broad range of work-related conditions under NSW Workers Compensation.
Musculoskeletal injuries
Repetitive strain injuries
Psychological injury & stress
Soft tissue injuries
Occupational illness
Traumatic injuries
What We Offer
- Prompt initial assessment of work-related injuries or illness
- WorkCover certificates and Certificate of Capacity
- Ongoing medical reviews and progress reporting
- Referrals for imaging, physiotherapy, psychology, or specialist care
- Coordination with your employer and insurer
- Graduated return-to-work planning and support
- Ongoing management for complex or long-term injuries
How It Works
Here is how your GP fits into the NSW Workers Compensation process from initial injury through to recovery.
Initial Assessment
Your GP will assess your injury or illness, document findings, and determine whether it is work-related. This initial consultation establishes your treating GP relationship under the Workers' Compensation system.
Please bring details of your employer, insurer, and any claim number if you have already reported the injury to your employer.
Certificate of Capacity
Your GP will complete a Certificate of Capacity — the key document in the NSW Workers Compensation system. This outlines your medical condition, your current work capacity, and any restrictions or modifications required.
Certificates must be updated regularly throughout your claim. Your GP will advise how frequently you need to return for reviews.
Referrals & Treatment
Where clinically indicated, your GP can refer you for further investigations or treatment — including physiotherapy, psychology, specialist review, or imaging. Referrals can be covered under your claim with prior approval from your insurer.
Return-to-Work Planning
Your GP supports your gradual return to work in consultation with your employer and insurer. This may involve a graduated return-to-work plan that progressively increases hours and duties as your recovery allows.
Ongoing Reviews
Regular reviews allow your GP to monitor your recovery progress, update your Certificate of Capacity, adjust your return-to-work plan, and coordinate your ongoing care.
Fees & Billing
If your Workers’ Compensation claim has been accepted by your insurer and you provide us with the necessary insurer and claim details at the time of booking, we can generally bill the insurer directly for your GP consultations.
If your claim has not yet been accepted, or if we do not have the required insurer details, you may need to pay the consultation fee on the day and seek reimbursement from your insurer.
Please provide insurer details when booking. To allow us to bill your insurer directly, we need your insurer’s name and your claim number before or at your appointment. Our reception team can help guide you.
What to Bring
To help us process your claim correctly, please bring:
- Your insurer's name
- Your claim number (if issued)
- Your employer's name and contact details
- Details of your injury — when, where, and how it occurred
- Any previous medical records relating to the injury if available
Your Rights
Choose Your Own GP
Under NSW Workers Compensation, you have the right to nominate your own treating GP. You do not have to see a doctor chosen by your employer or insurer.
Certificate of Capacity
Your treating GP completes the Certificate of Capacity — not your employer. The certificate reflects your GP's clinical assessment of your work capacity and restrictions.
Early Intervention
The NSW Workers Compensation system supports early intervention and recovery at work. Your GP will work with you and your employer to identify suitable duties where possible.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Please notify our reception staff when booking your appointment and bring any relevant claim documentation or insurer details. This allows us to set up your file correctly and arrange direct billing to your insurer where possible.
Yes. In NSW, you have the right to nominate your own treating doctor. Many patients choose a GP they trust and who understands their medical history. You are not required to see a doctor chosen by your employer or insurer.
If your claim is accepted and we have the necessary insurer and claim details, we can generally bill the insurer directly. If your claim has not yet been accepted, or we do not have the required information, you may need to pay the consultation fee on the day and seek reimbursement from your insurer. Our staff can help guide you through this.
The Certificate of Capacity is the key document in the NSW Workers Compensation system. It is completed by your treating GP and outlines your medical condition, your current work capacity, and any restrictions or workplace modifications required. It must be updated regularly throughout your claim.
Your GP will assess your work capacity and complete your Certificate of Capacity accordingly. If you are unable to work, this will be documented. Where appropriate, your GP will also support a gradual return-to-work plan that progressively increases your hours and duties as your recovery progresses.
Yes. If clinically indicated, your GP can refer you for further investigations or treatment — such as physiotherapy, psychology, specialist review, or imaging. Referrals for treatment under your Workers’ Compensation claim generally require prior approval from your insurer. Your GP will document the referral and assist with this process.
Your Certificate of Capacity must be updated regularly — the frequency depends on the nature of your injury and your recovery progress. Your GP will advise how often you need to return for reviews at your initial appointment.
Book an Appointment
Please advise reception this is a Workers’ Compensation matter when booking and bring your insurer details.
Need Workers' Compensation GP Care?
Book an appointment and let our reception team know it is a Workers’ Compensation matter. Bring your insurer details to your appointment.
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