CFS is an exempt employer under workcover - meaning CFS doesn't pay premiums to workcover, but must set aside money for workers comp, and adhere to some fairly strict standards, imposed by workcover.
A CFS volunteer is, for the purpose of workcover, is classed as an employee.
If a member suffers an injury in the course of their CFS duties (which includes callouts, training, PR events etc) they are covered for medical & rehab expenses, and income maintenance - just as any other employee in any other Govt Dept is.
However, I was told last week that, unlike other departments, income maintenance to CFS volunteers does not drop down over time, if the member is unable to return to work over a long period of time.
Pip