If you live in Australia and your work placement is also based in Australia, you’ll be covered under AVT’s Voluntary Workers Policy. This insurance applies if you’re injured during your placement and includes accident-related costs that exceed any applicable Medicare benefits.
If you’re injured and require medical treatment, you’ll need to visit a General Practitioner or hospital as a general public patient. It’s important to let the doctor know that you’re a volunteer and that the injury is not covered under Workers’ Compensation. If you have any out-of-pocket expenses that aren’t covered by Medicare, you can make a claim through AVT.
Quick Example
While completing her logged hours at Paws & Claws Boarding Kennels, Mia strained her lower back while lifting a dog into a grooming tub. She attended a GP as a public patient and let them know she was a volunteer, so Workers’ Compensation does not apply. Medicare covered part of the treatment, and any additional out-of-pocket GP or therapy costs, such as physiotherapy, could be claimed under AVT’s Voluntary Workers Policy.
AVT also provides public liability insurance of up to $20,000,000, which covers third-party injury or property damage you may accidentally cause during your placement.
Certificate of Insurance: AVT’s Certificate of Currency
Important note for ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (Internship: Vet Nurse Program) students: If you are completing your work placement with Greencross Vets, you will be insured under Greencross Vets’ insurance policy. This means AVT’s insurance does not apply to your placement with Greencross.
