WorkCover Injuries: See a GP in Werribee
If you are hurt at work, you can see a WorkCover GP in Werribee at our clinic in Harpley Town Centre. Your GP assesses and treats the injury and completes the certificate of capacity you need to claim weekly payments. This page explains how a WorkSafe Victoria claim works, what to bring and how to book.
What your GP does
Your GP diagnoses the injury, works out what you can safely do at work, and estimates a recovery and return-to-work timeframe. WorkSafe Victoria explains that the first certificate of capacity must come from a medical practitioner such as a GP and lasts up to 14 days; later certificates can last up to 28 days.
Making a claim
According to WorkSafe Victoria, tell your employer as soon as possible and record the injury in the workplace injury register. Then fill in the worker’s injury claim form and give it to your employer, along with the certificate of capacity if you are claiming weekly payments.
What to bring
Our practice asks WorkCover patients to tell their employer first and bring the employer’s contact details so we can verify the claim and arrange payment. See Patient Info and Fees for our policies.
Treatment and recovery
Our GPs manage workplace injuries alongside sports and musculoskeletal care and pain management. Dr Arezoo Mirzaei lists WorkCover among her consultations, and Dr Mohamed Ghilan has training in rehabilitation and pain medicine.
Booking a WorkCover appointment
Book online or call (03) 8731 1330 and tell reception it is a WorkCover appointment. For an emergency, call 000. Related services include Occupational Health, Medical Reports and pre-employment medicals; new patients can fill in the new patient form first.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a certificate of capacity?
Only to claim weekly payments. The first must come from a medical practitioner such as a GP.
What should I bring?
Your employer’s contact details, and any claim form you have started.
How long does the first certificate last?
Up to 14 days. Later certificates can last up to 28 days.
Other services
Book a WorkCover appointment
Book online or call reception, and bring your employer’s details.