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Workers Compensation

If your mental health has been affected by work, you may be able to access treatment funded through your state’s workers’ compensation scheme. This support is designed to help you recover and return to work.

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Pinar Karabulut is registered with SIRA, Comcare, and WorkSafe VIC.

Step 1: Report and see your GP

  • If you believe your psychological injury is work‑related, report it to your employer as soon as possible.

  • Visit your GP for an assessment. If appropriate, they’ll provide a medical certificate and recommend psychological treatment.

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Step 2: Lodge a claim

  • Lodge a workers’ compensation claim with your employer’s insurer.

  • To be accepted, the claim must show:

    • You have a diagnosed psychological injury (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD).

    • Work was a significant contributing factor to the injury.

    • The injury was not solely caused by “reasonable management action taken in a reasonable way” (such as fair performance reviews or disciplinary action).

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Costs and entitlements

  • While your claim is under review (based on your GP recommendations), the insurer will pay for treatment with a psychologist or psychiatrist.

  • You may also be entitled to weekly payments if you’re unable to work, and support for rehabilitation or return‑to‑work programs.

  • While your claim is being decided, insurers often cover early psychological treatment so you don’t have to wait.

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Types of treatment

  • Common therapies funded under workers’ compensation include:

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT)

    • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Your privacy

  • Your sessions are confidential. Reports are shared only with your consent and as required for claim management.

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