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Please speak to your doctor or health professional for advice about managing your illness and accessing support.
Getting time off work
Your rights and responsibilities
- Notice and medical certificates at FairWork Ombudsman
- Information about taking long periods of sick leave at FairWork Ombudsman
- Information about flexible work arrangements in returning to work at FairWork Ombudsman
Legal support
If you need legal advice and support, check if you're eligible for the Workplace Advice Service at the Fair Work Commission
Getting help with costs
Living costs
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Payments for people living with an illness, injury or disability at the Department of Human Services
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Essential medical equipment payment at the Department of Human Services
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Get financial information at the Department of Human Services
See if you hold or can access insurance payments for:
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Income protection at ASIC's MoneySmart
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Total and permanent disability cover at ASIC's MoneySmart.
Check if you can get:
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Early Access to your Super at Department of Human Services
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Early access to your super due to temporary or permanent incapacity at the Australian Taxation Office.
If you were injured at work
- Find out what support you can get at the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
- Understanding workers compensation claims at the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
If you were injured in a road accident
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Guide for people injured in a motor accident at the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
If you're a veteran
You may be eligible for an Income Support Payment from the Department of Veteran Affairs
Healthcare and medicine costs
- What's covered by Medicare at the Department of Human Services
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme at the Department of Human Services
Equipment and aids
- Check if you can get help with aids or equipment at EnableNSW Healthshare
Recovering from your injury
- Injury Advice Centre at NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
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Find a counsellor through Healthdirect Australia's Service Finder
Support for brain injuries
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Support services at Synapse
Going back to work or school
Getting to work or school
- Planning an accessible trip at the NSW Department of Transport
Recovering at work
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Recovery at work guide for workers at the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
Getting support
Mental and emotional support
- Taking care of yourself and staying well at Heads up
- Get help and support at BeyondBlue
Legal support
- Law Access Legal Helpline at LawAccess NSW
- Workplace advice service at the Fair Work Commission
If there's a dispute
- Injury management disputes at NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority
- Workers compensation disputes at the NSW Workers Compensation Commission
- Workers compensation disputes at the NSW Workers Compensation Independent Review Office