3× cost vs physical injury
4× more time lost
$3,200 avg cost per absent day (AUS)
// Your Organisation
Full-time equivalent headcount
$
Australian median ~$67K–$95K for most SMEs
ABS benchmark: 9.5 days nationally
40%
Safe Work AU: 40–55% of absences are stress-related
// Annual Cost Exposure
Lost productivity
salary ÷ 220 days × absent days × headcount
$0
Replacement & overtime costs
25% loading on lost productivity
$0
Management overhead
Admin, coverage planning, HR time
$0
Mental health cost multiplier
Stress-related absences cost 3× more to resolve
$0
Estimated Total Annual Exposure
$0
— per employee

WorkCover Premium Risk

$0

Estimated WorkCover exposure based on your stress-related absence volume.
Mental health claims average $250K–$480K and trigger premium spikes lasting 3+ years.

Estimates based on Safe Work Australia (2023), ABS Labour Force data, and WorkCover Queensland benchmarks. Actual costs vary by industry, role type, and claims history. This tool is indicative only and does not constitute financial or legal advice.