You should visit your doctor and discuss this with them. They are in the best position to advise you on your readiness and capacity to work.

If you aren’t able to go back to work at full capacity, speak to the TAC about your options. Even if you aren’t ready to go back to work full-time, you may be able to return to light duties to help with your recovery.

Both plans can be developed by a return to work specialist, but they have different purposes.

A vocational rehabilitation plan is designed to help you find and secure work. You might need this if you can’t return to your previous job, or if you were unemployed at the time of your accident.

A return to work plan is designed to support your return to the workplace, either with the same employer or a new one. This is signed off by your health professional and agreed to with your employer.

Sometimes, a return to work plan will form part of your vocational rehabilitation plan, once you have secured work.

If you are no longer employed because of your accident injuries, the TAC can help you with job seeking services as part of a return to work program.

If you have returned to work, and then lose your job, you might also be eligible for the Safety Net Income Benefit (SNIB) while you look for new work.

Please call us on 1300 654 329 to discuss your options and how we can help.

If you were unemployed at the time of your accident, you may be eligible for return to work support which includes help with job seeking and resumé preparation.

Please call us on 1300 654 329 to discuss your options.