Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety: Optimising Workplace Mental Health

Details

Hosted by: Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) - for questions, please contact conference@acfid.asn.au.
Presenter: Julianne Rose, Director, The Social Economy Group & Proof of Character
Location: Roundhouse, UNSW, Randwick
Duration: 3 Hours, followed by networking drinks

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Are you a people leader in an Australian NGO or nonprofit? Join our exclusive masterclass to equip sector professionals with the knowledge and tools to enhance workplace psychosocial safety. This session will provide invaluable insights into recent legislation and its implications, offering practical guidance on effective psychosocial risk management.

Why Attend? If you’re interested in psychological wellbeing in your organisation, this session is for you. With the recent enactment of new regulations across Australia, it's crucial for all organisations to understand their obligations, and evidenced psychosocial safety approaches.

What You'll Learn: This event will guide you through the practicalities of managing psychological hazards, mental health and mental illness in the workplace.

Understanding Psychosocial Safety & Legal Obligations

Connecting workplace factors and mental health
Comprehensive overview of obligations

Preventative Actions and Practices

Proactive strategies for building psychosocial safety
Assessing workplace mental health and safety hazards
Practical steps to control risks to mental health
Exploring where things commonly go wrong

Responding to psychological illness or injury

Enabling workers with mental illness
Supporting employees through workplace mental injuries and return-to-work
Identifying psychosocial safety incidents

Measuring and monitoring

Clarifying governance and management responsibilities
Evaluating and reporting

Benefits of Attending:

Gain a clear understanding of psychosocial safety obligations
Identify actionable and evidence-based strategies for building psychological health
Understand available resources and tools
Enhance your ability to meet legal obligations and improve employee wellbeing

Who Should Attend?

Human Resources professionals
Senior managers and people leaders
Operations and Risk managers
Health and Safety Officers
Board members

What to Expect

Interactive facilitation, tools and frameworks, case studies, discussion, and practical tips. The opportunity to share experiences, and gain insights to address common challenges.

Secure your place in this essential masterclass and take your next steps towards a safer, healthier workplace.