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Better Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work
Mental wellbeing is essential to a safe and healthy workplace. This course helps you understand the factors that influence how people feel and function at work, and gives you practical ways to notice early signs of struggle.
You will learn how to support your own wellbeing and contribute to a culture where people feel safe, connected and able to do their best work.
1/2 Day
What to expect
Recent changes to the Work Health and Safety Act highlight the importance of considering mental health as a core part of creating a safe workplace. This course helps you understand what mental health really means and why it matters for performance, focus and team wellbeing.
You will explore the workplace influences that support or undermine mental health, including workload, role clarity, relationships and the systems that help people feel safe and supported. The program also builds your ability to recognise early signs of mental ill-health and respond in ways that are calm, respectful and appropriate to your role.
With practical strategies and reflective activities, you will strengthen your ability to look after your own wellbeing and contribute to a healthier, more supportive workplace culture.
Is this course for you
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to improve mental wellbeing at work, either for themselves or their team.
This course is suited to individuals who want to:
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support and improve mental wellbeing in the workplace
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understand and meet responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act
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build a healthier, more supportive work culture
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respond appropriately to mental health risks at work
What you will explore
During this training course, you will develop a practical understanding of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. The course focuses on recognising how mental health affects focus, performance and decision-making, understanding workplace factors that influence wellbeing, and applying strategies that support both personal wellbeing and a healthy, supportive work environment.
By the end of this training course, you should be able to:
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Understand what mental health and mental ill-health mean
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Recognise how mental health influences focus, performance and decision-making
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Identify the workplace factors that support or undermine wellbeing
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Apply practical strategies to support your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues
Where this course can take you
Psychosocial hazards can affect anyone, and understanding them is an important part of staying safe at work. This course helps you recognise risks such as high job demands, low support or bullying, and understand how they influence mental health.
You will learn what to look for, when to speak up and how you can play an active role in creating a safer, more respectful workplace."
Leaders play a central role in shaping environments where people feel safe to speak up and work without fear of harm.
This course helps you understand your responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act and gives you practical tools to lead with clarity, reduce psychosocial risks and create a culture where wellbeing, respect and trust are part of everyday work.
Pressure shows up in every workplace, but it does not need to dictate how you feel or respond. This course helps you recognise your pressure points and understand their impact.
You will learn practical strategies to stay centred, build resilience and find more balance in challenging moments.
Health and Safety Representatives play a vital role in creating safe, well-functioning workplaces. This course builds the confidence and skills needed to represent your work group effectively, communicate clearly about risks and support safer practices.
You will learn how to meet your responsibilities under the WHS Act and contribute to a culture where everyone’s safety is taken seriously."