Projects

Partnering on projects

Alongside our grants and projects, we also partner with diverse organisations across the state on new, one-off projects.

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Projects launched in 2026

Residential Wellbeing Program

Return to Work Innovations is proud to fund the Residential Wellbeing Program, a two-year project delivered by the Emergency Services Foundation and launched in July 2026.

The program supports emergency services workers with accepted mental injury claims early in their recovery, with a focus on improving wellbeing and enabling a safe, sustainable return to work.

It responds to evidence that mental injury is increasing, leads to longer time off work, and results in poorer return to work outcomes. In doing so, it tests a new, evidence-informed approach to support earlier recovery and improve return to work outcomes.

At its core is a structured four-day residential experience for small groups, combining evidence-based therapeutic approaches, peer support and sector-specific expertise. Unlike existing services, which are often individual or outpatient-based, this model removes workers from their daily environment and places them in a dedicated residential setting focused on recovery alongside peers. It emphasises group-based support, complementing existing treatment while building skills, confidence and readiness to return to work.

The program will be independently evaluated to assess its impact on recovery and return to work outcomes, with the aim of identifying more effective, coordinated ways to support injured workers.

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