Supporting employees with mental health conditions can be one of the most complex challenges for business owners and managers. Balancing empathy with business needs, maintaining confidentiality while ensuring performance, and knowing what adjustments are reasonable—all of these factors make managing mental health in the workplace a delicate but essential responsibility. Without the right knowledge and approach, it can feel overwhelming.

Whether attending in-person or virtually, this hybrid event will give you the confidence and practical tools to navigate mental health-related challenges while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team.

Led by NECA’s Head of People and Culture, this session will feature expert insights into managing mental health conditions in the workplace, from handling disclosures and reasonable adjustments to performance management and legal compliance.

In this session, you'll learn:

How to recognise the prevalence of mental health conditions and their impact on employees.
Strategies for approaching mental health conversations with professionalism, empathy, and confidence.
A structured approach to managing performance concerns while ensuring fairness and compliance.
Practical workplace adjustments that balance employee support with business productivity.

What to Expect

Start the morning with 25 minutes of networking over breakfast, followed by an interactive masterclass designed to give you real-world strategies for managing mental health challenges in your team.

What’s Included for In-Person Attendees:

Breakfast and exclusive networking with peers and NECA's Head of People & Culture
Interactive experience with live Q&A sessions
A post-event recording to revisit key insights

What's Included for Online Attendees:

Full access to the interactive event and live Q&A
A post-event recording to revisit key insights

Gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to create a supportive, engaged, and legally compliant workplace where both your employees and your business can thrive.

If you have questions regarding the event or ticketing system, please reach out to our events coordinator at events.victoria@neca.asn.au.