Work-Related Injury Management (Workcover)
A workplace injury can affect every aspect of your life, from your health and wellbeing to your ability to work, support your family and function in your daily life. Delays in recognising and treating your injuries can also delay recovery. Our experienced multidisciplinary team at Melbourne Occupational Health Services provide compassionate, evidence-based to help employees recover safely and support their return to work outcomes.
Our practice is built on personalised service, meaning that we support consistent open communication and collaboration with employees, their employer, and other healthcare professionals to develop appropriate treatment and recovery plans tailored to individual needs. Whether the employee has recently been injured at work or requires ongoing Workcover management, our team at Melbourne Occupational Health Services is ready to support them and your business in a welcoming and professional environment.
Injury Management Services
- Certificate of Capacity
- Return to Work Plans
- Wound Management
- Minor Surgery and Fracture Management
- Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation
- Psychological Injuries and Trauma
- Case Conferences
- After-Hours and Weekend Care
Why Choose MOHS?
Prompt care for injured workers
With additional doctors now available, and extended hours, we are able to better provide same-day support for new work-related injuries and continuity of care for existing medical issues. We also have a well-equipped emergency treatment room with facilities to perform minor surgery including management of uncomplicated fractures and wounds. If we are unable to handle the injury, we rely on a close working relationship with our local public and private hospitals to facilitate prompt treatment.
Safe, sustainable and efficient return to work outcomes
Melbourne Occupational Health Services has experienced GPs with many years of extensive workcover experience. Employing this with evidence-based, cost-effective investigations and treatment supports efficient return to work outcomes.
Our care team ensures that every consultation is met with compassion in a supportive, non-judgemental and welcoming environment. We also lead at the forefront of patient education, empowering employees in the best practices of injury management (in particular, dispelling myths and misconceptions regarding injuries) and preventive health. These steps allow us to promote a cooperative attitude and lessen the negative attitudes and psychological impact of injuries which can often be a barrier to returning back to normal duties.
Experience
All our doctors are vocationally registered General Practitioners, and many have advanced training and experience in Occupational Health. Our clinical team is at the forefront of employee health and injury management, backed by our Occupational Health Liaison officers and admin staff to provide a streamlined and responsive service to your business.
Collaborative and personalised approach
Successful recovery is built on clear communication and teamwork. Our GPs work closely with injured employees, employers, and other healthcare professionals to develop an individualised treatment and return-to-work plan that supports each patient’s recovery goals. By maintaining open communication throughout the process, we help ensure everyone has a shared understanding of the treatment plan, reducing unnecessary delays and confusion.
Wherever possible, the employee’s care will be managed by the same doctor to provide continuity and build a strong understanding of your progress. If additional medical expertise is required, we coordinate their care carefully to ensure a seamless transition and ongoing communication.
Book your Workcover Consultation Today
Appointment delays can hinder diagnosis, management and treatment of an employee’s injury, leading to prolonged rehabilitation, inability to work and function in their daily life. For an appointment, please get in touch. Our services are available at both Valewood Clinic (Mulgrave) and North Dandenong Clinic (Dandenong North).
Frequently Asked Questions
If possible, seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if your injury seems minor. Get in touch with us to schedule an appointment so your GP can assess your injury, provide treatment, issue a Certificate of Capacity (if required), and discuss the next steps in your recovery and WorkCover claim.
Please have ready a photo ID (e.g. driver’s license or passport), your Medicare card (if applicable). If seeking a second opinion, please also have any relevant medical information including any previous imaging or specialist report related to your injury, and your WorkCover claim details (if available).
In many cases, yes. Your GP will assess your injury, capacity to work, and work collaboratively with you, your employer and other healthcare professionals (if required) to recommend appropriate duties based on your individual circumstances.
If appropriate, your GP can refer you to our in-house physiotherapist, psychologist and other specialists to support your recovery.
Your recovery time will be dependent on individual circumstances such as the nature of your injury, overall health and work requirements. Our doctors will develop a return to work plan tailored to your circumstances to best support early return to work and quality of life outcomes.
A Certificate of Capacity is a medical document completed by your doctor which outlines your injury, current capacity for work, restriction and suitable duties, and validity date.
