Health and community services
The Health & community services industry employed 1 110 700 people in 2007–08,
representing 10% of the Australian workforce. Within this industry, 94% of workers were classed as employees and were covered for workers’ compensation. In 2007–08, employers in this industry paid 1.7% of payroll to cover their employees for workers’ compensation.
The statistics in the following information sheet are from Safe Work Australia’s
workers’ compensation claims database.
Under the National OHS Strategy 2002-2012 five industries were identified to receive priority attention.
Page last updated: 22/02/2010