Hospitality workers — chefs, kitchen hands, waitstaff, hotel workers and bar staff — work long hours in high-pressure environments involving heavy lifting, prolonged standing, heat stress and demanding customers. Physical injuries and mental health conditions are common outcomes of long hospitality careers.
Common TPD conditions in hospitality
- Back, knee and foot injuries from prolonged standing and heavy lifting
- Shoulder injuries from repetitive carrying and overhead work in kitchens
- Burns and knife injuries that cause permanent hand or arm dysfunction
- Mental health conditions — anxiety, depression, burnout — particularly in high-pressure kitchen environments
- Substance-related conditions that develop alongside workplace stress
Hostplus super fund
Hostplus is the industry fund for hospitality workers. Most hospitality workers with super accounts are Hostplus members. See our Hostplus TPD guide for specifics on how claims work through that fund.
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If your career has been cut short by a health condition, a free eligibility check can clarify whether your superannuation includes TPD insurance — and whether you're likely to qualify. Start here.