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New research, resources and other initiatives in mentally healthy workplaces that have come across our desk.
National Safe Work Month: October is National Safe Work Month – a time when organisations and businesses are asked to commit to building safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians. Safe Work Australia is providing a range of resources for organisations to promote Safe Work Month. State work health and safety regulators are also undertaking campaigns to promote Safe Work Month. For details, visit SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria, WorkSafe Queensland, WorkSafe WA, WorkSafe Tasmania, SafeWork SA, WorkSafe ACT and NT WorkSafe.
World Mental Health Day: Organisations and individuals are being encouraged to make mental health a priority this World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Mental Health Australia suggests people share your tips on how to look after wellbeing and mental health and follow #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia and #WMHD2022 on social media. Visit the website for resources and tips.
WHO guidelines released: The World Health Organization Guidelines on Mental Health at Work, and accompanying Policy Brief from the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization, have been released. These global guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to improve mental health at work by supporting those who live with, or without, a mental health condition to participate and thrive at work.
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Psychosocial hazards infographic: Safe Work Australia has produced a new infographic on Managing psychosocial hazards at work. The infographic lists psychosocial hazards, the four steps to prevention and some key statistics and tools.
NSW implements WHS amendment: The NSW Government has implemented the Work Health and Safety Amendment Regulation 2022 under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. This introduces regulations defining psychosocial hazard and risk and enshrines in law the need to manage psychosocial risks at work, with effect from 1 October.
Report on financial wellbeing: New research confirms previously anecdotal evidence that people face a range of mental health impacts including stress, diagnosable mental health conditions and suicidal thoughts when experiencing financial challenges. The Money and Mental Health Social Research Report was commissioned by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission in collaboration with Beyond Blue. The report showed people experiencing financial challenges are at least twice as likely to encounter mental health issues than those who aren’t. Access the research here.
Many of our readers have requested access to the latest research, reports and information from the sector. The above list of resources have been shared with the Commission this month. Please note these resources are provided as a service to our readers and do not imply endorsement.
