SafeWork Australia
SafeWork Australia offers resources for workplace health and safety, including psychosocial safety. Black Dog Institute supports mental health with free NSW training. Local SafeWork bodies, like SafeWork NSW, also provide helpful resources.
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Managing workplace health and safety is critical for any social enterprise. SafeWork Australia provides access to a range of resources and information to help support compliance.
An area of increasing importance and relevance to social enterprises is psychological safety.
SafeWork Australia has developed a Model Code of Practice that deals with psychosocial workplace hazards. Black Dog Institute, a registered charity, also provides education and resources to support workplace mental health and wellbeing, including free training for businesses located in NSW.
The SafeWork body in each jurisdiction also has a range of information and resources, e.g. SafeWork NSW.
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