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Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) Healthcare Network

The HSRs Healthcare Network connects Victorian HSRs working in healthcare through free online quarterly meetings.

 

Network overview

The Network provides a forum to support healthcare HSRs to:

  • learn from peers and exchange experiences
  • build knowledge, skills, and confidence in their HSR role.

By attending the meetings HSRs can:

  • hear from guest speakers on topics relevant to healthcare
  • access training and education opportunities
  • engage in valuable discussions.

For more information, please contact us via email [email protected] or join us at the next meeting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Network meetings

Meeting dates and times

Date Time Location Registration link
Wednesday 9 September 2026 2:30pm – 3:30pm Microsoft Teams Register now

Hazardous manual handling remains one of the most common risks faced by healthcare workers and can lead to serious musculoskeletal injuries and long-term health impacts.

Our guest speakers for this meeting are:

Rachael Luck – Senior Ergonomist
Nicole Evans – Inspectorate Group Leader
They will share practical information and guidance on managing hazardous manual handling risks in healthcare settings.

You'll learn about the range of resources and tools WorkSafe has available to help your workplace identify hazards, implement effective controls, and support safer ways of working.
Wednesday 11 November 2026 2:30pm – 3:30pm Microsoft Teams Save the date

Network guidelines and expectations

  1. Purpose

    The Network provides a supportive forum for healthcare HSRs to:

    • learn from peers and exchange experiences
    • build knowledge, skills, and confidence in their HSR role.

     

  2. Roles and Responsibilities

    The Network will:

    • share relevant OHS resources, tools, and support services 
    • promote evidence-based practice and learning 
    • provide relevant content for healthcare HSRs 
    • foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment. 

     

  3. Scope and Limitations

    The Network will not:

    • monitor or assess compliance of healthcare services against OHS legislative requirements
    • discuss active investigations or notices (e.g. PINs)
    • provide advice on specific incidents or individual matters
    • record meetings.

     

  4. WorkSafe Victoria’s Role

    WorkSafe will:

    • chair structured meetings via MS Teams webinars
    • encourage participation and discussion
    • keep de-identified records for evaluation
    • seek feedback or invite participation in surveys.

     

  5. Participant Role

    Participation is voluntary via registration.

    Expectations:

    • be respectful, inclusive, and professional
    • listen actively and value diverse perspectives
    • share appropriately without exceeding expertise
    • follow workplace policies.

    The Chair may intervene or redirect discussion where behaviours do not align with these expectations.
     

  6. Technology Use

    Artificial intelligence (AI) tools (e.g. bots, transcription, content generation) are not permitted in meetings.

     

  7. Evaluation and Feedback

    Data is:

    • collected via surveys/polls to gather feedback and measure engagement
    • used to improve future sessions and assess effectiveness.

     

  8. Contact

    For any queries, please contact: [email protected]