After your first meeting with the rehabilitation provider, a rehabilitation program or a rehabilitation and return to work plan may be developed. Having a written action plan (that you are consulted about) means it is clear to everyone involved who is doing what to help you get back to work and normal life.
If you have any questions about your rehabilitation and return to work plan and what it means to you, talk to your vocational rehabilitation provider or claims manager.
If you would like to know more about rehabilitation, a plain English booklet, Rehabilitation:
A guide for injured workers is available in 22 community languages. View the publications list to download a copy.
Alternative work
Your injury or illness may prevent you from returning to your original job in the short term or the longer term. You may also have restrictions placed on the kind of tasks you are able to do. It is the role of your claims manager and often a vocational rehabilitation provider (in conjunction with your supervisor and your doctor) to identify suitable alternative duties in your workplace.