Work Health & Safety

Why everyday behaviour shapes psychosocial safety in Australian workplaces When we talk about workplace safety, most people think about physical risks. But psychosocial safety is shaped just as much by everyday behaviour and here’s something we don’t often stop to consider: Every workplace you walk into is someone’s place of work. Their career.Their reputation.Their confidence.Their wellbeing. […]

What’s Changing & What Managers Must Do Now Psychosocial safety is no longer “nice to have” — it’s now a compliance requirement in Victoria, with new regulations taking effect 1 December 2025. These changes put mental health risks on the same footing as physical safety and signal a shift Australia-wide towards stronger protections. What’s Actually

How do I manage injuries at the workplace? Injuries can and do happen, when they do, it is important that they are managed with the end return to work goal in mind. That is, returning the employee to their full pre-injury work duties with the same employer (wherever possible). Managing workplace injuries and return to

In line with the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, organisations and businesses have a positive duty to eliminate, as far as possible, sexual discrimination and harassment and associated behaviours from occurring in the workplace. Behaviours of concern include any behaviour which might make someone feel uncomfortable, unsafe or disrespected at work or in connection with their

Australia has beautiful weather that often keeps us guessing. The harsh reality is that we are a nation of extreme weather from drought to flooding rains. Did you know that when there is a natural disaster, such as a bushfire or flood, other rules under the Fair Work Act may apply. In inclement weather it

When we think of housekeeping, we think vacuuming, mopping, dusting and polishing surfaces.  Workplace housekeeping is well beyond this and is a mandatory factor in workplace safety.  Ensuring your workplace incorporates housekeeping into everyday life, can prevent injuries, improve productivity and morale, minimise risk of potential fines and challenges of non-compliance and makes a really good first