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.

This session provides employers with a practical overview of how workplace rehabilitation services can support early, safe and sustainable return to work outcomes following workplace injury or illness. Participants will explore the role of workplace rehabilitation providers and the range of services available to address physical, psychological, and workplace barriers impacting recovery and return-to-work. The session will highlight evidence-based strategies to improve communication, build stakeholder collaboration, and support durable return-to-work outcomes for both workers and employers.