For an evidence-savvy example of managing anonymous or informal #sexualharassment#bullying reports, see @NSWBar BPGs, avail online. Part of a wider statewide Poor Personal Conduct in legal profession project inc as ve case in Respect@Work Report #WHSahri.com.au/articles/four-qu…
Failure to pay wages properly and or rectify errors made represents #psychosocial hazard exposures. Deliberate wage theft is a justice hazard, deliberate employment insecurity another, and both can constitute reckless or gross negligence when it comes to #WHS law.
Managing Director @DrBecs will be speaking on #psychosocialrisk spirals & the critical role of #leaders in ensuring #psychologicalsafety to enable risk management, before panelling on #inclusive safety leadership and changing culture.
“Safety doesn’t stop at the signature.” #WHS
Nearly $18 million in fines and EUs. These direct financial outcomes aside, the real impact to prosecuted PCBUs is the wider business #risk manifesting - inc. reputational damage - which can translate into billions when various stakeholder groups become aware of the breaches.
Victorian employers who ignore their health and safety obligations continue to face serious legal and financial consequences, with WorkSafe completing 137 prosecutions and enforceable undertakings last year.
Read more: go.vic.gov.au/3Mb10T4
AI brings big opportunities — and real responsibilities. The CEO Alliance for Mental Health released guiding principles for using AI in behavioral health, grounded in evidence, equity, and lived experience, so we can ensure tech strengthens care without compromising quality. ow.ly/sAuc50Y1XeQ
We send our warm wishes to all gathering today to celebrate. We also offer our support & condolences to those affected by the #bondibeachattack.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that". Martin Luther King Jr.
The AIHW has released 3 new articles today on the health and welfare characteristics of Australia's veterans who belong to First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), and LGBTIQ populations.
🔗Read the full articles: tinyurl.com/3dte8ya4
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Orygen joins Australia’s medical research institutes to call for the release of the full Medical Research Future Fund.
Half the funding means half the future – for young people, mental health, and health research across the country. #releasethefullMRFF
The Medical Research Future Fund was built to fund hope. But every year, hundreds of millions go unspent — while labs close and discoveries stall.
Watch and share our video on why it’s time to release the full MRFF. aamri.org.au/mrff#releasethefullmrff#medicalresearch#auspol
Signs of stress may not be obvious. Not everyone cries openly or shares their struggles. Sometimes grief and sadness are quietly tucked away.
If you know someone who is going through relationship challenges, money struggles, or other challenges - check in with them. Reaching out to offer support might be easier for them than asking for help.
#ruokanyday
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Are you a creator working on a project for screen or stage that includes themes such as mental health concerns or suicide? Everymind provides free support including advice around potential audience impact, and safe, authentic portrayal.
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Recent media regarding planned redundancies at the University of Technology Sydney @UTSEngage highlight the legal requirement for PCBUs to effectively manage #psychosocial risk or face regulatory action. PCBUs must undertake a risk asst process, including genuine consultation.
The way media communicates about child and youth suicide can have a profound impact on young people and the wider community. Access a free guide designed to support safe, respectful communication including more tips like the ones below: bit.ly/4lg4SxQ
There’s no scope for ‘thriving’ if the organisation remains ignorant of #psychosocial hazards, and its #mentalhealth strategies are post-hoc, coming into play once harm has already occurred. Prioritise psychosocial #risk reduction - it’s a pre-requisite for thriving. #WHS
PsychSafe is pleased to be sponsoring the Psych Health & Safety Conference 2025 in Sydney, 19-20 June. Early Bird now closed but our followers can still access reduced registration fees using our sponsorship link - details in LI post.
#WHS#psychosociallinkedin.com/posts/dr-rebecc…
Minister @dmookheyMLC proposes regressive actions that go against well-established evidence, to ‘solve’ worker comp scheme sustainability issues.
These proposed actions will not only exacerbate the problem, they will undo recent progress.
@SafeWork_NSWnsw.gov.au/ministerial-relea…
The title of the press release is not even accurate. Psychological safety is an organisational culture feature loosely referring to feeling comfortable to ‘speak up’; it is not the same as psychosocial safety and health, which is a duty of care obligation under WHS law.
@SafetyOz
Those responsible for #sexualharassment and other #psychosocially hazardous interpersonal behaviours often abuse power, making it vital that these roles in organisations have robust due diligence imbedded into recruitment practices. Harm prevention = avoid hiring these types.
The sole director of an electrical contracting company has been convicted and fined $15,000 over alleged bullying, sexual harassment and gendered violence directed at a young female apprentice.
#MediaRelease
Read more: go.vic.gov.au/4kRUlK5