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Injured at Work or on the Road? How TAC, WorkCover, & Sureway Can Help

After a road or workplace accident, recovery isn’t just physica, it’s emotional too. Sureway Health & Wellbeing offers no gap fee TAC and WorkCover psychology services to help you heal and regain confidence.

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Key Points

  • Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and WorkCover (WorkSafe Victoria) offer compensation and rehabilitation support for those injured at work or on the road.
  • Understanding which scheme applies to your situation helps you access the right type of funding and care.
  • Sureway Health & Wellbeing provides TAC and WorkCover-funded psychology and counselling services with no gap fees.
  • Our qualified team helps clients manage emotional challenges like trauma, anxiety, and workplace stress while rebuilding confidence and wellbeing.

Summary:

TAC and WorkCover provide vital financial and therapeutic support to individuals recovering from workplace or transport-related injuries. Through these programs, eligible clients can access professional counselling and psychology services to help manage trauma, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges. Sureway Health & Wellbeing proudly supports TAC and WorkCover participants with no gap fees, ensuring they receive compassionate, high-quality care without any out-of-pocket costs.

Outline:

When life takes an unexpected turn, such as an accident at work or on the road, it can affect more than just your physical health. It can also take a toll on your emotional wellbeing, confidence, and sense of stability.

That’s where TAC (Transport Accident Commission) and WorkCover come in. These programs help you access the care and support you need after an injury, including psychological support to help you heal and move forward.

At Sureway Health & Wellbeing, we’re proud to provide psychology and counselling services to individuals funded through TAC and WorkCover. We offer these services with no gap fees, which means there are no out-of-pocket costs for you.

What are TAC and WorkCover?

TAC and WorkCover are both designed to support people who’ve been injured, but they apply to different types of situations.

Here’s a simple way to understand the difference:

WorkCover

WorkCover covers work-related injuries, regardless of how they happen. You can claim under WorkCover if:

  • You’re injured while at work
  • Your injury was caused by your work, such as repetitive strain or stress
  • You’re injured while driving a company vehicle or travelling for work
  • You’re a worker (like a road construction employee) who was injured while performing your job duties on the road

TAC 

TAC provides support if your injury occurred during a transport or road accident. You can claim under TAC if:

  • You were injured in a transport accident in Victoria
  • You were injured in a road accident while working (for example, as a delivery driver or taxi driver)
  • You were injured due to another driver’s negligence, and your injury meets the serious injury threshold for compensation

In some cases, WorkCover and TAC can overlap, such as when a work-related road accident occurs. The key difference is that WorkCover covers injuries that happen because of work, while TAC focuses on transport accidents.

How to Access TAC and WorkCover

Understanding how to make a claim is an important first step in accessing the support you deserve.

Accessing TAC

If you've been injured in a transport accident in Victoria, you can access TAC support by:

  • Making a claim online through the TAC website
  • Calling 1300 654 329 to speak with a TAC representative who can guide you through the process

It's important to make your claim as soon as possible after the accident, even if you're unsure about the extent of your injuries. TAC can provide immediate support and cover treatment costs from the date of your accident.

Accessing WorkCover

For workplace injuries, you should:

  • Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible
  • Make a claim through your employer, who will submit it to WorkSafe Victoria or the relevant WorkCover authority
  • Contact WorkSafe or WorkCover directly if needed by submitting an online claim or calling their helpline

The specific agency name and processes may vary depending on your state (such as WorkCover WA, Worksafe Victoria, or WorkCover Queensland), but the fundamental principle remains the same: report promptly and seek the support you're entitled to.

If you’re unsure which scheme applies to your situation, our friendly team at Sureway Health & Wellbeing can guide you through your options.

How Sureway Health & Wellbeing Can Help You

Recovering from an accident is more than about healing physically. It also involves rebuilding your emotional wellbeing, confidence, and resilience.

At Sureway Health & Wellbeing, our experienced psychologists and counsellors are here to support you through your recovery journey. We provide TAC and WorkCover-funded counselling and psychology services with no gap fees, so you can focus on your healing without worrying about costs.

Through our TAC and WorkCover services, we can provide you with the support you need to manage mental health challenges caused by your accident. These include:

  • Trauma
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Vicarious trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Workplace stress

Our practitioners provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, learn coping strategies, and regain control of your wellbeing, one supported step at a time.

Take the Next Step Toward Healing

If you or someone you know has been injured at work or in a road accident and is receiving TAC or WorkCover support, Sureway Health & Wellbeing can help you access professional counselling and psychology services with no gap fee.

Reach out to our caring team today to learn more about how we can support your recovery journey.

Contact us to book an appointment or find out more about our TAC and WorkCover-funded services.

Sureway Health and Wellbeing psychology team provide services across the following locations: Bundoora, Mill Park, Thomastown, Reservoir, Greensborough, Watsonia, Eltham, Diamond Creek, Northeast Melbourne and via telehealth Australia wide.

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