NSW Nominal Insurer (icare)

Supporting employers and workers through injury

<strong>Katie Giddins</strong>
Katie GiddinsGeneral Manager, Corporate
<strong>Matthew Vickers</strong>
Matthew VickersGeneral Manager, SME & Specialty
“We’re one of NSW’s longest serving providers of workers compensation services, consistently leading the market in performance.”

Every day our 1,400 NSW team members help employers to navigate the complexities of workers compensation whilst ensuring their injured workers receive the support they need to recover and return to work – faster and safer.

We are a trusted Claims Service Provider (CSP) for the Nominal Insurer (icare) which is the workers compensation scheme in NSW, covering most workplaces (excluding the public sector, self-insured employers, and employers in a specialised insurance scheme).

Years of experience with icare’s claims management system has allowed us to develop bespoke tools, resources and reports that enhance compliance and operational effectiveness, enabling our case managers to focus on proactive claims strategies that drive real results.

Our people are experienced, compassionate professionals who assist with claims to ensure workers and employers receive timely support throughout the claims process. We deliver outstanding results as demonstrated by the comparative metrics published by icare, while we continue to manage the highest volume of claims in the NSW Scheme.

Explore the services we offer today and discover why we are the CSP of choice in NSW.

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Workers and employers can now submit and manage workers compensation claims online. Click here to visit the icare portal.

Choose your pathway to support

For workers

Care, treatment and compensation as you manage your recovery

For employers

Claims handled, risks reduced and free wellbeing resources for your team and workplace

For brokers

Expert claims management and risk mitigation, giving your clients confidence

For providers

Partnering for timely care and treatment so workers get the help they need, fast

Specialised support when you need it most

We are open for business

In 2025, as more employers in NSW have the opportunity to choose a provider that best suits the needs of their business, we look forward to continuing to support our valued customers, reconnect with past customers, and welcome new employers seeking an experienced and results-driven CSP.



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Resources

Resources for claims, recovery and workplaces

Training

Customised and flexible learning for workplace peace of mind

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Fundamentals of injury management and return to work planning

This session provides an overview of injury management and return to work principles, including employer obligations, communication practices, and recovery planning. Participants will gain practical knowledge to support injured workers, promote recovery at work, and contribute to positive health and business outcomes through effective workplace rehabilitation practices.”
Host : PHSA

Workers compensation: National updates and insights

This session provides employers with an update on key issues impacting workers’ compensation schemes across SA, NSW and VIC. It covers emerging trends, external drivers, and legal developments, and outlines the practical implications for employers. Participants will gain insights to help navigate change, manage risk, and respond effectively across jurisdictions.
Host : Internal

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Leading your team through change

Leading a team through change calls for clarity, confidence, and a deep understanding of how people respond when their world shifts. This workshop explores practical ways to guide others with steadiness, empathy, and purpose during periods of uncertainty. Participants will discover how to communicate direction, maintain trust, and keep momentum even when circumstances evolve rapidly. The session equips leaders with adaptable strategies that help teams stay engaged, resilient, and ready for what comes next.
Host : IPAR

Defusing and de-escalating strategies

​This session equips participants with practical strategies to manage challenging interactions effectively. Learn how communication style, tone, and non-verbal cues influence outcomes, and explore techniques to understand the drivers behind distressed behaviour. Gain skills in evidence-based defusing strategies, respectful assertiveness, and collaborative problem-solving. Discover when to pause or take breaks, maintain boundaries while validating feelings, and avoid language that escalates tension. The session also covers safety steps for situations that cannot be defused and emphasises self-care and support following difficult encounters. 
Host : AP Psychology

Understanding psychosocial risk: What it means for you at work

Psychosocial risks affect everyone – from workload and stress to team dynamics and workplace culture. This session explains what they are, why they matter, and how they impact individuals, teams, and organisations. Participants will gain practical insights into identifying psychosocial risks and the role they play in creating a healthier, safer, and more supportive workplace.
Host : Anna Feringa Consulting

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Virtual: Role of the Return-to-Work Coordinator (VIC)

This WorkSafe Victoria endorsed Return-to-Work (RTW) program is designed to equip RTW Coordinators with the tools they need to effectively manage return-to-work under the requirements of the legislation and the principles of effective injury management. A WorkSafe endorsed certificate will be provided upon full participation in the two-day RTWC program. All online work materials will be provided.
Host : Workplace Interventions

Achieving the best outcomes in medical case conferencing (Lunchtime learning)

This practical session is designed to support employers and injury management stakeholders to confidently participate in medical case conferences to achieve more effective outcomes. The session will explore how to communicate effectively with treating doctors, prepare meaningful information prior to the conference, and collaborate to support safe, timely, and sustainable return to work planning for injured workers.
Host : PHSA

Managing non-work-related injuries and illness

With a significant proportion of Australians living with chronic health conditions and injuries contributing to disease burden, workplaces increasingly need to support employees managing non-work-related health issues. This session provides practical, ethical, and best-practice guidance for employers, focusing on how to appropriately support employees while balancing organisational responsibilities, legal considerations, and workplace outcomes.
Host : PHSA

Upcoming sessions

Browse our training across workers compensation, health and safety, return to work and mental health.

Perceived Injustice: When fairness shapes behaviour and recovery (Lunchtime learning)

This session explores perceived injustice and how perceptions of fairness, blame, and invalidation shape behaviour and recovery following an injury. Designed for those supporting return to work, participants will build practical skills to understand, recognise and respond to perceived injustice when it presents in injured workers, reduce conflict, and strengthen trust to support more positive recovery and workplace outcomes.
Host : KINNECT

Experience matters: How to support an ageing workforce

This panel session examines how organisations can recognise and respond to the mental health concerns of an ageing workforce. Participants will explore common risk factors, protective influences, the impact of work design, as well as change and transition on older workers’ wellbeing. Through practical insights and examples, the session highlights supportive conversations, early intervention, reasonable adjustments, and inclusive practices that promote psychological safety, sustain engagement and enable older workers to remain healthy, valued and productive at work.
Host : Recovre, Psychological Safety Australia, IPAR, EML

Women’s mental health at work: Lifecycle challenges and organisational impact

This session explores the unique mental health challenges women experience across life and career stages in the Australian workplace. It examines factors such as hormonal changes, caregiving responsibilities, return to work transitions, and menopause. Participants will examine how workplace systems and culture influence wellbeing and retention, and gain practical strategies to create inclusive, psychologically safe environments that support women’s participation and performance.
Host : IPAR

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