When Victorian workers are injured, getting back to work isn’t easy.

A sustainable return to work is an important part of recovery, and it starts with keeping the conversation open.

That’s why the Carroll Labor Government launching a new campaign to remind everyone that recovery is a shared responsibility and working together leads to better outcomes for workers and their employers.

A new campaign from WorkSafe ‘Keep talking. Keep planning. Keep at it.’ will appear on television, radio, online, print advertising, as well as on social media, billboards and multicultural media.

The campaign addresses common barriers that can prevent injured workers from returning to work.

Evidence shows the longer a person remains off work, the greater the impact on their health and wellbeing.

The campaign tells the real and personal stories of workers Caitlin, Progress and Maree.

They worked with their employers and health teams to stay in touch and explore flexible options.

It meant they got back to work sooner and safer.

Their stories underscore the importance of talking, collaborating and staying flexible in planning a return to work.

The campaign is part of WorkSafe’s strategy to increase return to work rates by 10 per cent over five years.

This includes the Carroll Labor Government’s plan to deliver $50 million to trial innovative programs and initiatives to improve return to work outcomes – with more than 24 projects, involving more than 300 organisations, funded so far.

In 2025/26, WorkSafe supported more than 26,800 workers to get back to work safely, with the percentage of workers returning within six months increasing to more than 71 per cent.

For more information visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/return-to-work