Phone: 1300 776 162
Workcover Rehab by Live Right
Live Right Health Group provides specialised WorkCover Occupational Therapy to help injured workers return to duties safely and sustainably. Our experts deliver evidence-based rehabilitation focused on workplace demands. We service: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, and Logan.
Importance of Early RTW
Early, work-focused therapy is essential for a successful recovery journey. By prioritizing proactive intervention rather than passive waiting, we help workers maintain their momentum and significantly shorten the time required for rehabilitation. Starting the process early ensures a smoother transition back to a professional role while preventing the decline in physical and mental health often associated with prolonged inactivity.
- Faster and safer return to workplace duties
- Significant reduction in total time off work
- Enhanced personal confidence and independence
- Substantially better long-term recovery outcomes
- Reduced passive recovery through early intervention
When to Refer to a WorkCover OT
Ongoing Absence
The worker remains off work due to an injury
Delayed Healing
Recovery progress has slowed or stalled recently
Complex Barriers
Pain, fatigue, or psychosocial factors are impacting progress
Capacity Gaps
Current work demands exceed the worker capacity
RTW Assistance
Suitable duties or RTW planning required; insurer or employer requires functional evidence. Early referral leads to better outcomes.
Functional Capacity & Work Assessments
- Clinical testing of physical and cognitive capacity - Benchmarking safe work thresholds - Objective assessment of job-specific abilities
Workplace & Ergonomic Assessments
- On-site identification of environmental hazards - Analysis of workflow and task physical demands - Equipment and modification recommendations
Suitable Duties Programs (SDP)
- Designing graded schedules for incremental recovery - Tailoring tasks to current medical restrictions - Facilitating safe and structured workplace transitions
What Our WorkCover Occupational Therapists Do
Our specialized team provides comprehensive intervention to bridge the gap between injury recovery and professional performance.
Return-to-Work Coordination
- Liaison between insurers, GPs, and employers - Case conferencing to reach clinical consensus - Streamlined management of complex rehabilitation files
Task-Specific Rehabilitation
- Physical conditioning for actual job requirements - Coaching on safe movement and pacing techniques - Building functional endurance for sustainable success These specialized services reduce claim duration, improve outcomes, and support sustainable return to work.
Our Return-to-Work Process
01
Referral & Triage
We efficiently process incoming referrals from insurers and GPs to ensure immediate support.
02
Initial Assessment
A clinical evaluation is conducted within 72 hours to identify barriers and baselines.
03
Suitable Duties Plan
We design a customised schedule of tasks tailored to the worker's current capacity levels.
04
Rehabilitation
Ongoing clinical monitoring and focused interventions to assist the worker's recovery.
05
Progress Reporting
We provide transparent updates to all stakeholders regarding recovery status and goal achievement.
06
Finalisation
The case is formally closed once a sustainable return to work has been successfully reached.
Referral Pathways & Contact
We streamline transitions for injured workers through a professional and efficient four-step referral pathway.
Step 1
Send Your Referral
Fax (07) 2140 6034. Email reception@liverighthealthgroup.com.au, or call 1300 776 162.
Step 2
Patient Booking Options
Patients can contact the clinic directly to schedule an appointment once the referral is submitted.
How to Refer
Phone: 1300 776 162.
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Email:reception@liverighthealthgroup.com.au
Fax: (07) 2140 6034.
Step 3
We’ll Follow Up
Our team proactively contacts the patient to arrange a booking if they haven't reached out within 7 days.
Step 4
Referral Confirmation
Referrers receive an Acceptance Letter and notification. Assessment reports follow the initial consultation.