Psychological health basics

Psychological health basics workshop

Victoria’s Psychological health regulations strengthen employer obligations to protect employees from the causes of psychological harm, which continues to be one of the fastest-growing causes of workplace injury.

This is a free online two-hour workshop designed to help employers from small to medium businesses improve psychological health and safety.

What you’ll get

The workshop helps you:

• understand your OHS responsibilities under the Psychological health regulations
• understand how to implement a risk management process to identify, assess, control and review psychosocial hazards and risks
• improve your knowledge about psychosocial hazards in the workplace such as aggression or violence, bullying, sexual harassment and high job demands
• access free tools, resources and information
• access to extra support with a follow up online Q&A session with a WorkSafe Psychological Health and Safety Specialist.

Workshop benefits

Leave the workshop with practical steps and greater confidence to manage psychosocial risks, empowering you to create a safer, healthier workplace.

Eligibility

This workshop is designed for Victorian:

• employers, managers and supervisors with OHS responsibilities
• Health and safety representatives (HSRs)
• small and medium-sized businesses (up to 199 employees including full-time, part-time and casual workers).

Register your interest

Workshops are planned to be made available from early 2026. Register your interest below to be notified when sessions become available. Places are limited and restricted to eligible applicants only.