Masterclass on Psychosocial Safety: Optimising Workplace Mental Health

Masterclass 1 – 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

Early bird discounts are available until 16th September. Discounts are also available for those also attending ACFID's conference (registration must occur on ACFID's National Conference website). 

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.