INSURERS
The following are common insurers that operate in the workers compensation scheme.
CGU
Employers Mutual
GIO
NSW Self Insurer's Association
QBE
Visit the icare website for more information about Scheme Agents.
GOVERNMENT
The Fair Work Ombudsman is the national workplace relations regulator. It helps employers and employees by providing information, education and advice on pay rates and workplace rights and obligations. It also enforce compliance with the Fair Work Act, related legislation, awards and registered agreements.
Healthcare Complaints Commission NSW
The Health Care Complaints Commission acts to protect public health and safety by resolving, investigating and prosecuting complaints about health care.
icare provides insurance and care services to the people, businesses and communities of NSW. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
SafeWork is the workplace health and safety regulator in New South Wales.
State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)
SIRA regulates Compulsory Third Party (Green Slip) insurance, workers compensation insurance and the home building compensation schemes in NSW.
The Personal Injury Commission resolves disputes between people injured in motor accidents or workplaces, employers and insurers in New South Wales.
EMPLOYER ASSOCIATIONS
The following employer associations are set up to help protect the interest of its members. Each industry-specific association provides a range of services to their members, including advice on employment law, representation in industrial matters and lobbying for policies beneficial to their sector.
Australian Federation of Employers & Industries (AFEI)
Australian Industry Group
Civil Contractors Federation
NSW Business Chamber
NSW Farmers
UNIONS
The following industry-based unions represent workers and advise on and resolve workplace issues.
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU)
CFMEU Construction and General Division
United Workers Union
National Union of Workers
NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA)
Public Service Association of NSW
The Transport Workers’ Union of NSW
Unions NSW
LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS
LawAccess Online - Search for Legal Information
Lawlink NSW
Law Society of NSW
SUPPORT
Beyond Blue is a mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They provide support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.
Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service. related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.