Supporting Australian Construction Workers
Bananas — your partner in navigating the claims journey with ease.
Guidance and support for navigating workplace injury claims, superannuation, TPD claims, and mental health support pathways. We connect construction workers with trusted specialists who understand the industry and the challenges that come with it.
What We Do
Guidance at every step of your journey
We provide free, independent guidance to help Australian construction workers navigate complex claims and support systems.
Step-by-step support navigating the WorkCover claims process. We help you understand your rights and connect you with the right people to get your claim moving.
Don't leave money on the table. We guide you through Total & Permanent Disability claims within your super fund and help ensure you receive what you're entitled to.
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.
Access our network of trusted doctors, lawyers, financial planners, and insurance brokers who specialise in helping construction workers.
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.
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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
Trusted network of specialist referral partners
Understanding of what construction workers actually face
How Bananas Helps
Getting the right support shouldn't be complicated. We help construction workers understand their options and connect them with the right specialists.
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 Trusted Specialists
If you need professional support, we connect you with trusted doctors, lawyers, financial planners, and insurance brokers who understand the construction industry.
Safety in Place Before You Fall
Most people only check their superannuation insurance after something goes wrong — and by then it can be too late to increase their cover.
Super can provide important protection through TPD, income protection, and life insurance, but the default cover in many funds is often far too low to support you or your family if you can no longer work.
The smart approach is to set up the right protection before you ever need it.
A simple way to estimate the cover you may need:
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
Reviewing and adjusting your insurance as life changes can create a financial safety net that protects your income, your assets, and your family.
Put the safety in place before the fall happens.
Understanding Your Superannuation Cover
Many workers rely on the insurance inside their superannuation to protect them if they become injured or unable to work. Superannuation can provide protection through: Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance, income protection insurance, and life insurance. However, the default cover inside many super funds may not be enough to support you or your family if your income stops.
A simple way to estimate the cover you may need is to consider: your mortgage and debts, your family’s living expenses, your children’s future costs, your annual income, and how many years you may need financial support.
Reviewing your cover early and adjusting it as life changes can help create a financial safety net that protects the things that matter most.
Our Trusted Specialist Network
We connect workers with professionals who understand the construction industry and the workplace injury and claims process.
Rather than relying on advertising platforms or paid rankings, we source specialists through recognised professional organisations, regulatory bodies, and industry directories to ensure appropriate and reputable services.
Our specialist network is sourced from organisations such as:
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LawConnect – Lawyers across Australia
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Law Society of New South Wales, The Legal 500 & Chambers and Partners – Legal directories
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Royal Australian College of General Practitioners – General practitioners
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Healthdirect Australia – Healthcare services
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Australian Psychological Society – Psychologists
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists – Psychiatrists
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Financial Planning Association of Australia – Financial planners
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Association of Financial Advisers – Financial advisers
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ASIC Financial Advisers Register – Licensed financial advisers
This approach helps ensure workers are connected with properly qualified professionals rather than simply the highest-ranking or most heavily advertised services online.
