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ARWs - Frequently Asked Questions


Select the links in the headings below to find out answers to commonly asked questions:

Introduction
Who is an Authorised Report Writer (ARW)?
When do I need a report from an ARW?
Do I need an ARW report if I am claiming the compensable injuries of Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence?
Can I also receive an award other physical injuries from the Schedule of Injuries?
Can I also receive an award for the injuries of Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence?
    Choosing an ARW
    How do I choose an ARW?
    Do I need approval before seeing an ARW?
    What if I saw the ARW without prior approval?
    Can I change my ARW?
    Can my counsellor write my ARW report?
    I have moved interstate. How do I organise an ARW?
    I have moved overseas. How do I organise an ARW?

    Costs and Disbursements
    Who will pay for the ARW report?
    How much does the ARW report cost?
    What are disbursements?
    How much am I allowed for disbursements?
    Can I claim for the cost of travelling to the ARW appointment?
    Can I claim the cost of an interpreter?
    Can I claim for the cost of a missed appointment?

    The ARW Appointment
    Who will make the appointment?
    How long should it take to get an appointment once I have approval?
    When should I make the appointment?
    What should I bring to the appointment with the ARW?
    What if I need an interpreter?
    What if think I am going to miss an appointment?
    What if I miss an appointment?

    The ARW Report
    How long does it take to get the report once I have seen the ARW?
    Can I get a copy of the ARW report?
    The ARW has refused to say whether or not I have a Category 1 or 2 Psychological or Psychiatric Disorder. Can I do anything about this?
    Can I get another ARW report if I am not happy with the ARW report?
    Does the Assessor have to take into account any additional report that I provide?
    What if I have a complaint?

    The Assessment
    How much is awarded for the injuries of ‘Psychological or Psychiatric Disorder’?
    What restrictions are there on claiming the compensable injury of ‘Category 1: psychological or psychiatric disorder’?
    Who decides whether I am eligible for an award?
    How does the compensation assessor make their decision?
    What are the legal criteria for the compensable injuries of ‘psychological or psychiatric disorder’?
    - ‘chronic’
    - ‘psychological or psychiatric disorder'
    - ‘disabling’
    - ‘moderately’ or ‘severely’ disabling
    Can I write to you and state what category I think should be awarded?

    Further Information
    Legislation
    Applying to be an Authorised Report Writer
    The Template for ARW reports
    Contact Us


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    The information contained on this page is not legal advice. If you have a legal problem you should talk to a lawyer before making a decision about what to do. The information on this page is written for people resident in, or affected by, the laws of New South Wales, Australia only.

    most recently updated 22 October 2002