Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Legal Obligations and Practical Support

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Event Details

Recent developments in work health and safety regulations have emphasised the need for organisations to proactively identify psychosocial hazards and manage the corresponding risks, so far as is reasonably practicable. With October recognised as Mental Health Awareness Month, now is an opportune time for employers to reflect on how they are addressing mental health in the workplace and ensuring compliance with emerging obligations.

It is imperative that your HR/management team understands the importance of adopting a proactive approach to monitoring for mental health in the workplace, and acting early to support employees impacted by mental ill health to remain engaged with work through access to practical workplace supports – which can lead to excellent outcomes for individuals as well as the broader working environment and the organisation.

Join Georgie Chapman, Partner at HR Legal, and Jocelyn Moulton, Senior Occupational Therapist and Practice Leader Injury Management at Gallagher Workplace Risk, for this interactive training, which will cover:

• Obligations under work health and safety regulations to with respect to psychosocial safety
• Employers’ rights and obligations in respect to employees with known or suspected mental health conditions
• The definition of ‘good’ mental health
• How mental health issues may manifest in the workplace
• How to identify mental health “red flags”
• How to start the conversation with an employee regarding mental health
• How to provide support to employees with known mental health issues
• How to encourage safe work practices to support mental health
• Actions the business can take if an employee does not have capacity for work or is not meeting performance expectations, whilst minimising legal risks

Training Course Duration

3 hours

Learning Outcomes

After this training course participants should be able to:

• Explain the obligation on employers with respect to psychosocial safety
• Identify mental health “red flags” and be able to start the conversation with an employee regarding mental health
• Explain employers’ rights and obligations to employees with known or suspected mental health conditions
• Explain how to avoid unlawful discrimination with regards to employees with known or suspected mental health conditions
• Discuss with and support middle managers on how to manage employees with mental health issues
• Develop an action plan for employees with known or suspected mental health conditions
• Discuss actions an employer can take if an employee does not have capacity for work or is not meeting performance expectations, whilst minimising legal risks
• Develop a plan to promote a mentally healthy workplace, support options and resources

*Please note a minimum of 8 registrations is required for this course to proceed.

Event Details:

Delivery:	Online via GoTo Webinar
Date:	Thursday, 30 October 2025
Time:	10:00am to 1:00pm (AEDT)
Cost:	$300 (plus GST) per participant

Secure your place today. To register multiple attendees, email us at events@hrlegal.com.au

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