Managing Psychosocial Hazards & Risks Under WHS Law (2025)
Addressing psychosocial hazards is crucial because they:
- Impact mental health and overall well-being.
- Reduce productivity and increase absenteeism.
- Contribute to high employee turnover and poor workplace morale.
- Can lead to legal liabilities for the organisation if not managed properly
- A practical understanding of WHS Acts, regulations, and codes of practice.
- Tools and strategies to identify, assess, and control hazards, including psychosocial hazards.
- Skills to implement consultation mechanisms for managing WHS risks. • Confidence to lead WHS training initiatives and maintain accurate WHS records.
- An understanding of fostering a safety-conscious culture. • Insights into the difference between psychological safety and psychosocial hazards.
1 CPD unit/point Practice Management
About your speakers:
Denise Archie of Coaching College, is a successful entrepreneur and Honorary Fellow in recognition for her contributions to education and leadership development.
With a lifelong commitment to personal and professional growth, she has successfully founded and led two award-winning companies, pioneering innovative change management strategies with a minimum 15% return on client investments.
With a background in education and change management spanning various sectors, including commercial and government environments, Denise excels in strategic leadership and analytical problem-solving. Her unique sense of humour and a passion for empowering others underscore her role as the “Coach’s Coach,” inspiring individuals to achieve their goals with determination, excitement and persistence.
Anne-Marie Newham – Founder & Head of Fly In Fly Out Mental Health Support
Anne-Marie Newham is a registered psychologist and mental health social worker with over 30 years of experience in mental health, specialising in grief and trauma counselling. She has worked across government, education, non-government, employee assistance programs (EAP), and private mental health care, delivering both prevention and treatment services.
With a diverse background in remote area mental health, school counselling, and supporting victims of serious indictable crimes, Anne-Marie excels in building strong relationships within organisations to achieve the best outcomes for both staff and management. Now dedicated to providing targeted, evidence-based mental health interventions, she is passionate about helping organisations manage psychosocial hazards and create psychologically safe workplaces.
