Going Bananas? Bananas Support Services is here to help?
Free Guidance for Injured Australian Workers
WorkCover & TPD Support for Australian Construction Workers
Bananas Support Services helps Australian construction workers understand their options after workplace injury, illness or psychological stress. We provide free guidance about WorkCover claims, workers compensation, TPD through superannuation, income protection, mental health support, rehabilitation and specialist referrals.
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About Us
Built by people who understand the industry
After years working in construction, I saw firsthand how many workers only discovered gaps in their insurance after an injury or illness. I experienced the confusion of navigating claims and saw others struggle with mental health, financial stress, and lack of support. I created Bananas so no worker would have to face these complex systems alone. By helping people prepare before injury happens, we aim to ensure every worker—and their family—is protected.
Lived experience in the construction industry
Independent guidance, not tied to any provider
Free to access, supported by donations
Independent specialist referral network
Understanding of what construction workers actually face
Safety in Place Before You Fall
On a worksite, safety comes first. The same thinking should apply to your finances.
Most people only check their insurance after something goes wrong — but by then, it can be too late to increase your cover.
Setting things up early means you’ve got support in place if you get injured or can’t work.
When looking at how much cover you might need, think about:
Your mortgage and debts
Your family's living expenses
Your children's future costs
Your annual income
How many years you may need financial support
Your situation can change over time, so it’s important to review your cover regularly.
Put the right safety in place before something goes wrong.
Understanding Your Superannuation Cover
Many workers rely on the insurance inside their superannuation without fully understanding what it includes or how it works.
Most super funds provide built-in cover such as:
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TPD (Total and Permanent Disability) – a lump sum if you’re unable to return to work
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Income Protection – regular payments if you’re temporarily off work due to injury or illness
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Life Insurance – financial support for your family if something happens to you
While this cover is often provided automatically, the amount and type of cover can vary between funds and individual circumstances.
It’s important to take the time to:
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Check what cover you currently have inside your super
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Understand when it pays and what conditions apply
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Be aware of any limits, exclusions, or waiting periods
Your super isn’t just something you look at when you retire — it can play a key role in supporting you if you’re unable to work.
Taking the time to understand your cover now puts you in a stronger position if something goes wrong.
What We Do
We connect workers with Professionals
We provide general information about insurance cover and connect workers with licensed professionals who can provide advice.
Workplace Injury Claim Guidance
We provide general information to help workers better understand the WorkCover process and connect them with professionals who may be able to assist with their situation.
We provide general information about TPD claims and connect workers with professionals who may be able to assist with their claim.
Construction can be tough on your head as much as your body. We connect you with mental health professionals who understand the pressures of the industry.
The right medical specialist can make a significant difference to both recovery and claim outcomes. Accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and quality medical evidence are critical throughout the workplace injury process.
Need clearance to get back behind the wheel or on-site? We guide you through the medical review process and connect you with approved assessors.
Understanding your insurance coverage can be confusing. We help you review your policies and connect you with brokers who specialise in construction worker needs.
How Bananas Helps
We help construction workers understand their options and connect them with specialists who may be able to assist.
Step 1
Understand Your Situation
We listen to your situation and help you understand the options available to you — whether it's a workplace injury claim, superannuation insurance, or mental health support.
Step 2
Get the Right Guidance
We provide independent guidance to help you understand the systems you may need to navigate, including WorkCover, superannuation insurance, and medical reviews.
Step 3
Connect With Specialists
If you need professional support, we can connect you with independent professionals such as doctors, lawyers, rehabilitation providers, and other specialist service providers who may be able to assist with your situation.
How We Select Professionals
At Bananas Support Services, our goal is to help injured workers find information, support, and potential professional services that may be relevant to their situation.
We understand that dealing with a workplace injury can be overwhelming. The injury itself is only one part of the journey. Many workers also face paperwork, insurer decisions, medical appointments, legal questions, income stress, return-to-work pressure, and confusion about what support may be available.
That is why we aim to provide simple, plain-language information and help injured workers better understand the types of professionals who may be able to assist them.
Our Research Process
Bananas Support Services undertakes independent research to identify professionals who may be relevant to the needs of Australian workers.
Professionals featured on this platform are selected based on our assessment of publicly available information.
This may include:
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Industry experience
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Areas of practice
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Professional reputation
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Client feedback
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Company history
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Published materials
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Professional registrations
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Case studies
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Court and tribunal decisions
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Industry recognition
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Other relevant information available at the time of review
Our research focuses on professionals with demonstrated experience in matters such as workplace injury, workers compensation, WorkCover, superannuation TPD, income protection, negligence, insurance claims, and related support services.
We also consider whether professionals have experience assisting workers from high-risk industries, including construction, mining, transport, manufacturing, and similar workplaces where serious injuries and long-term claim issues can occur.
Why This Matters
Choosing the right professional can make a significant difference for an injured worker.
Accurate advice, strong medical reporting, clear communication, and experience with workplace injury systems can help workers better understand their options and avoid feeling lost in the process.
Many injured workers do not know where to start, who to contact, or what questions to ask. Bananas Support Services aims to make that process easier by providing general information and presenting potential options for further support.
Important Disclaimer
The professionals featured on this platform are selected based on our review of publicly available information and are presented as potential options for individuals seeking professional assistance.
Inclusion on Bananas Support Services should not be interpreted as an endorsement, recommendation, ranking, certification, or guarantee of services, outcomes, or future performance.
Information provided on this website is general in nature only. It does not constitute legal, financial, insurance, medical, or professional advice.
Individuals should always undertake their own enquiries, consider their personal circumstances, and obtain independent advice before engaging any provider.
Our Purpose
Bananas Support Services was created to help injured workers feel less alone while dealing with the workers compensation system.
Our goal is to help people better understand WorkCover, income protection, TPD through superannuation, mental health claims, return-to-work issues, and support options across Australia.
Every injured worker deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Bananas Support Services is here to help injured workers understand the system, one step at a time.
