This summary presents highlights from the 2021 National Return to Work Survey including key metrics, insights and time series data. The summary also includes a section on COVID-19 and its impact on recovery and return to work.

The National Return to Work Survey measures outcomes of ill and injured workers receiving workers’ compensation to better understand their experiences and factors that may influence their return to work.

Supporting information

• 2021 National Return to Work Survey – Methodological report
• 2021 National Return to Work Survey Headline measures report
• Measuring return to work outcomes 
• National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 
• National Return to Work Survey 2018 - Headline measures report
• National Return to Work Survey 2018 - Summary report