WorkCover Queensland Occupational Therapy Services
Onward Health provides occupational therapy services for individuals funded by WorkCover Queensland following workplace injury. We deliver functional capacity evaluation, workplace assessment and return-to-work planning aligned with scheme requirements.
Our focus is on restoring functional capacity, supporting a safe and sustainable return to work and reducing the risk of re-injury.
How We Can Support You
We provide targeted intervention to improve:
Work tolerance and stamina
Fatigue management
Routine and task organisation
Therapy is goal-oriented and measurable, with regular review to ensure progress toward RTW.
We conduct on-site workplace assessments to identify ergonomic risks, environmental barriers, environmental modification needs and recommend practical adjustments that support a worker's safe return.
We assess the physical, cognitive and environmental demands of a specific role, providing employers, case managers and treating teams with a clear picture of what the job actually requires.
We work with the worker, employer, treating GP and WorkCover case manager to design graded, realistic return-to-work programs, including:
Suitable duties identification and documentation
Graded RTW schedules matched to current capacity
Progress review and plan adjustment as capacity changes
Return-to-work barrier screening
We complete detailed, evidence-based Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) to determine a worker's current physical and cognitive capacity against the inherent requirements of their role. Assessments include:
Standardised physical capacity testing (lifting, carrying, postural tolerance)
Cognitive and executive function screening where relevant
Comparison against job / task demand analysis
Clear, objective outcome measures to support scheme and employer decision-making
Functional Capacity Evaluation
Job & Task Demand Analysis
Suitable Duties & Return-to-Work Planning
Rehabilitation & Capacity Building
Where required, we assess and prescribe equipment to support safe function at work or home, including:
Ergonomic workstation equipment
Manual handling aids
Upper limb supports
Mobility and transfer equipment
All recommendations are aligned with WorkCover funding guidelines and supported by trial data where required.
Workplace Assessment
We work with individuals experiencing:
Musculoskeletal injuries (back, neck, shoulder)
Orthopaedic injuries (fractures, post-surgical limitations)
Traumatic injuries from workplace incidents (falls, machinery, vehicle-related)
Acquired Brain Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury (workplace-related)
Spinal injuries
Chronic pain and overuse conditions
Amputation and limb loss
Upper limb injuries affecting work function
Cognitive impairment following workplace traumaa
Each intervention plan is tailored to the individual’s presentation and recovery goals.
Conditions We Commonly Support
Our CTP services include:
Structured and evidence-based
Goal-driven and measurable
Delivered in-home where possible
Aligned with insurer reporting requirements
Collaborative with medical and rehabilitation teams
We aim to provide clear and clinically appropriate documentation and practical rehabilitation that supports meaningful functional outcomes.
Our Approach
We are:
AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
OTA Member
FIMâ„¢ Trained Clinician
Experienced in complex neurological presentations
Why Work With Onward Health
We work collaboratively with:
WorkCover Queensland case managers
Employers and workplace safety / HR teams
Rehabilitation and occupational rehab providers
Treating medical specialists
Allied health teams
We Provide:
Clear, defensible reporting aligned with insurer requirements
Strong understanding of medico-legal documentation standards
Service Area
Onward Health provides WorkCover Occupational Therapy services across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions, with travel available across Queensland for complex insurer-funded assessments where appropriate.
Referrals
Referrals may be made by:
WorkCover Queensland case managers
Rehabilitation and occupational rehab providers
Employers / HR and safety managers
Medical specialists
Solicitors
Please include the WorkCover claim number and relevant clinical information when referring.
