Lost earnings

What proof you need

You need to provide the following documents with your claim:

• a completed COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme expenses form
• proof of your income at the time you were injured
• proof of your employment and a record of your income, for example, payslips
• if you’re a business owner, proof of personal income you drew from your business, for example, individual tax returns and notices of assessment
• proof to show the period you weren’t able to work if you’re claiming past lost earnings, for example, unpaid sick leave
• proof of the expected duration of absence if you’re claiming future lost earnings
• proof of any amounts you got or will get from third parties, for example, income protection or any financial assistance you receive from Centrelink
• a third party payment statement.

Don’t include amounts you got or will get from third parties for your loss. This includes your employer paying you sick leave.

How you calculate lost earnings

If you’re claiming past lost earnings, you need to calculate what your weekly income was when you were harmed. Then you need to show the number of hours or days your income was or may be affected by it.

If you’re claiming future lost earnings, you need to calculate your weekly income and show the period your future income may be affected by the harm.