05/10/2026
188 workers died from a work-related injury in Australia in 2024. In 2023–24, there were more than 146,000 serious workers’ compensation claims.
National Safe Work Month runs throughout October. This year’s theme, Safe work is for life, is a reminder that workplace harm isn’t always the result of a single incident.
A back injury after years of lifting, hearing loss from ongoing noise exposure, or stress that’s been building over time can all affect your health.
If something at work is affecting your physical or mental health, your GP can assess your concerns and discuss appropriate next steps, including support for recovery or return to work.
You don’t have to wait until a problem becomes serious to raise a health concern.