There is no requirement to cover voluntary workers or work experience students for workers compensation insurance as they are not 'workers' under the Workers Compensation Act 1987.

An employer's obligation to volunteer workers or work experience students is to exercise the duty of care under section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000.

Volunteer workers and work experience students are advised to seek independent advice in relation to whether they should take out a separate insurance policy (eg. a personal accident and illness policy), however, this is not a WorkCover requirement.