• Introduction
• Overview of this guide
• Glossary
• Element 1 - Commitment and Corporate Governance
• Element 2 - Planning
• Element 3 - Implementation
• Adequate resources to support rehabilitation programs including facilitation of an early return to work and/or maintenance of an employee at work
• Training programs to support the rehabilitation management system
• Defining and communicating responsibilities to stakeholders
• Employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities in relation to rehabilitation
• Early intervention rehabilitation systems in place
• Assessment of injured workers' capability to undertake a rehabilitation program
• Rehabilitation programs in accordance with section 37 of the SRC Act
• Examples of success
• How can we improve?
• Complying with the provisions of the section 41 guidelines
• Providing employees with, or helping employees to find suitable employment
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information and applying legislative requirements
• Maintaining relevant reporting, records and/or documentation to support rehabilitation management programs and legislative compliance
• Complying with the provisions of the SRC Act when managing reviews/ reconsiderations
• Element 4 - Measurement and Evaluation
• Element 5 - Review and Continuous Improvement
• Action Summary Sheet
• Reference list & resources
• Disclaimer

Why is this important?

Workplace rehabilitation helps return injured workers back to work safely and quickly.

To ensure compliance with the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (SRC Act), all rehabilitation programs must be undertaken in accordance with s. 37 of the SRC Act.

As an employer, rehabilitation can benefit you by reducing:

• downtime and lost productivity
• retraining costs
• use of casual staff
• claims costs.

For injured workers, rehabilitation can assist recovery, minimise disruption to working life, and help financial and job security.

The rehabilitation program provides all people involved in the process with clear guidance on expectations, roles and responsibilities. It also provides clear timeframes and realistic goals.