Return to work results > Readiness to RTW > Reasons for not feeling ready to return to work

All injured workers who returned to work but reported that they did not feel ready to RTW were asked why they did not feel ready. Multiple responses were accepted.

A majority of NSW workers - 78% in 2011-12 - cited injury or pain as the reason they were unready to return to work, although this reason has reduced 10% over the last six years.

A smaller proportion (8%) said that pressure from their employer, doctor or insurer was responsible. In 2011-12 only 9% of NSW workers described the duties or hours they were offered as a reason they were not ready to return to work.

The national Australian figures are below.

Question: What is the main reason you are not working now?

Question: Are there any other reasons you are not working now?