The results from the National Return to Work Survey undertaken in April 2016 has been released by Safe Work Australia who have published two national Return to Work Survey reports.

The reports compare the return to work experience and outcomes of injured workers of premium payers and self-insurers against a number of variables, including returning to work, workplace rehabilitation and employer support.

Injured workers receiving workers’ compensation in New Zealand and all Australian jurisdictions (except for the Australian Capital Territory) participated in the 2016 survey.

The Return to Work Summary Report provides a comprehensive summary of the National Return to Work survey responses from 2016, while the Return to Work Headlines Measure Report provides a simple overview which includes two key measures taken from the 2016 survey responses.

Undertaken on a biannual basis, the reports outline the experiences of injured workers as well as the factors that may have an effect on their return to work.

The National Return to Work Survey replaces the Return to Work Monitor previously published by the Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authorities. The Headline Measures Report maintains the time series for two key measures previously reported by the Return to Work Monitor.

For more information or download a copy of the report/s, please visit the Safe Work Australia website.