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Workers Compensation
Training Courses
As a GIO Workers Compensation customer you have access to a comprehensive range of training programs and seminars, designed to assist businesses to prevent workplace injuries and reduce associated costs.
21 Sep 2016
Launceston TAS
1 Day
12 Oct 2016
Hobart TAS
1 Day
09 Nov 2016
Perth WA
1 Day
01 Dec 2016
Sydney City
4 Hrs
07 Dec 2016
Newcastle NSW
4 Hrs
29 Sep 2016
ALL (Online)
1 Hour
27 Oct 2016
ALL (Online)
1 Hour
24 Nov 2016
ALL (Online)
1 Hour
22 Dec 2016
ALL (Online)
1 Hour
13 Oct 2016
ALL (Online)
4 Hrs
10 Nov 2016
ALL (Online)
4 Hrs
10 Nov 2016
Sydney City NSW
ACT 1 Day NSW 2
24 Nov 2016
Newcastle NSW
ACT 1 Day NSW 2
08 Dec 2016
ALL (Online)
4 Hrs
Frequently asked questions
for Workers Compensation
Do I need Workers compensation insurance?
In NSW, it is compulsory to have a workers compensation policy if:
- You engage workers or contractors deemed to be workers and pay, or expect to pay, more than $7,500 a year in wages, or
- You engage apprentices or trainees, or you are a member of a Group for workers compensation purposes.
For more details on the status of workers for workers compensation insurance, please visit the WorkCover NSW website.
Who is a worker for workers compensation purposes?
In NSW, a worker for workers compensation purposes is: ‘a person who has entered into or works under a contract of service or a training contract with an employer (whether by way of manual labour, clerical work or otherwise, and whether the contract is expressed or implied, and whether the contract is oral or in writing)'.
However, as many employment relationships are not standard, some people are also classified as ‘deemed’ workers. To assist you to clarify whether a person is a worker for workers compensation purposes, WorkCover NSW has designed a self-assessment tool. This tool is available to all employers and is designed to identify the worker status of the person(s) through a series of simple questions.
