Comcare (Australien): Arbeitnehmerentschädigung für Bundesangestellte

Comcare is the Australian Government’s work health and safety and workers’ compensation authority, operating under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).

What Comcare Does:

• Administers workers’ compensation for Commonwealth employees (Australian Public Service, statutory authorities, licensees).
• Regulates work health and safety (WHS) for the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Provides rehabilitation case management to support return to work.

What Comcare Does Not Do:

• Directly provide clinical health services (treatment is delivered by GPs, specialists, allied health).
• Cover state/territory government or private-sector employees (they fall under state schemes).

For Covered Employees: Treating practitioners submit claims to Comcare; approved medical, rehabilitation, and incapacity payments are made per the SRC Act. Rehabilitation providers coordinate return-to-work plans.