If you are likely to be away from work for more than four weeks, your mobile claims manager or Return to Work Coordinator will work with you and your employer to develop a recovery and return to work plan. A graduated return to work schedule may also be required.

If you are not able to return straight to your pre-injury duties following your workplace injury, you may need to return over a gradual period of time. This is when a graduated return to work schedule can be created.

A recovery/return to work plan is to be developed if you are likely to be away from work for more than four weeks.

The Return to Work scheme provides South Australian employers and their workers with personalised, face-to-face services and support that achieves the best possible recovery and return to work outcomes in the event of a work injury.